Monday, April 6, 2026
The future of wastewater treatment plant design
Wastewater infrastructure is the invisible backbone of a healthy society, but the challenges of maintaining and expanding these systems have never been more complex. From…
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Picking the Proper Procurement
Understanding why the choice can dramatically impact a transportation project’s development By Andrew Wittig and Gord Firth How important is choosing the right procurement model…
Responsible AI is the foundation for construction’s digital future
By Brandon Milner and Ezequiel Machabanski Artificial Intelligence is rewriting the rulebook. In construction, where precision and trust are everything, the question isn’t whether we…
A cohesive framework for transit and passenger rail systems
By Ana-Maria Tomlinson Fifty years ago, Canada was recognized as a global leader in public transit design and delivery. The country’s early rail and streetcar…
SPONSORED: Future energy, circular solutions: How communities are redefining local energy resilience
By: Joe Rogers, Director, Net Zero Acceleration Programs, Green Municipal Fund Across Canada, communities are navigating a rapidly shifting energy landscape. Rising energy costs, extreme…
Saving a Stunning Skylight
By Jason Paulos and Hamid Vossoughi Yorkdale Subway Station in Toronto stands as an architectural icon within the city’s transit network. Originally designed by Arthur…
Shifting Sands: How contractors can balance long-term goals with short-term volatility
By Dustin Stephens Across Canada, the construction sector is being asked to deliver more than ever before. Ambitious federal targets for infrastructure and housing are…
Engineering spaces for Cowtown’s vibrant arts and cultural scene
By Sam Lane As Calgary evolves into one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities, a quieter but equally significant transformation is underway—one that’s reshaping its cultural identity.…
The Gordie Howe International Bridge eases more than just traffic congestion
By David McPherson Twenty-five years in the making. Seven years of construction, and, at its peak, 2,500 workers on-site. Costing $6.4 billion and stretching 2.5…
Hatch CEO John Bianchini’s experiences help him lead with confidence
When Hatch CEO John Bianchini describes the experiences that shaped his leadership, he points not to boardrooms or strategy papers, but to thousands of miles…
Breaking Down the Top100 Projects Report
In the latest episode of the Digging in Podcast, host Russell Hixson is joined by ReNew Canada editor John Tenpenny, to discuss the Top 100…
B.C.’s Site C project has secured the province’s clean energy future
By Mark Cardwell As official ceremonies go, the signing of the Commercial Notice of Operation for the sixth and final generating unit at BC Hydro’s…
The Mod Squad
The mods are back. No, not the Vespa-riding, army coat wearing subculture featured in The Who’s rock opera Quadrophenia. Rather, the concept of modular construction—the…
Continuous improvement
By Jerry W. Dobrovolny Metro Vancouver, the regional district, has long delivered on some of the largest infrastructure projects in British Columbia—some you’ll know by…
Severe flooding led the City of Ottawa to create a Climate Change Master Plan
By Mark Douglas Wessel It was ranked the No. 1 story of 2019. And while it took place in Ottawa, it wasn’t exactly the kind…
Managing supply chain disruptions during economic uncertainty
By Seema Lal and Gurjot Sunner Disruptions from global events such as trade wars can lead to significant economic uncertainty. The rapidly evolving situation surrounding…
The Six-pillar Approach: A tried-and-true formula for major project development
By Doug Ewing and Zach Parston With the passing of Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, project owners, financiers, and community leaders have reason…
Keeping Canada’s airports running during construction
Building airport infrastructure is a balance of expansion, safety, and the passenger experience Airports never sleep. They are among the most complex and highly regulated…
Infrastructure Expedition: A tour of projects from around the globe
OREGON, U.S. THE BRIDGE OF THE GODS The Port of Cascade Locks selected Parsons to manage and provide engineering services for the seismic, safety and…
Tim Murphy has spent a lifetime navigating both sides of the public-private partnership
Few careers reflect the intersection of law, politics, and infrastructure as completely as that of Tim Murphy. Over four decades, Murphy has built a résumé…
The case for the project coordinator
Is project coordination the biggest blind spot on Canadian job sites? With demand for new housing far outpacing supply, Canada must build an additional 3.87…
Housing project combines mass timber construction with Passive House certification
1620 Main St. E. is a six-storey, 42-unit affordable housing development located in Hamilton’s east end. Completed in July 2025 by mcCallumSather in partnership with…
SPONSORED: How RBC Foundation Community Spaces Grant is supporting important infrastructure across the country
From zoos to hospitals to museums, RBC Foundation Community Spaces Grant is impacting some of Canada’s most innovative public infrastructure projects. Available to hospitals, cultural…
Fire test validates new floor system’s performance under extreme conditions
By Angela Gismondi EllisDon recently set its Hybrid Timber Floor System (HTFS) on fire to challenge assumptions and misconceptions about mass timber and demonstrate what…