By Andrew Snook Toronto’s Union Station is a well-known landmark to both commuters in the Greater Toronto Area, as well as Canadians across the country.…
Developed away from the political arena, standards offer government and industry an objective option for addressing some of today’s most pressing issues. The diverse, consensus-based…
For ReNew Canada’s recent Linear Water Infrastructure survey, engineers, and consultants from across the country weighed in to provide expert perspective on renewal options—mainly rehabilitation…
Modular buildings are not a new concept in the construction industry. Historically, preassembled modules provided a quick and affordable solution for fast-growing housing demands, expanded…
New innovations have made fabric structures a solid choice for complex building projects. By Eric Donnay You have to walk before you can run. The…
Partnership Proposal provides expertise and capital to develop the high frequency passenger rail service from Calgary Airport to Banff National Park for completion and operation…
A look at the trends impacting megaproject development in Canada. Since 2006, ReNew Canada’s Top100 Projects Report has ranked Canada’s largest infrastructure projects based on…
Vancouver’s new Fire Hall 17 reflects the city’s design challenge to build a structure that meets the design certification requirements of the Canada Green Building…
How the infrastructure sector is cultivating a more diverse workforce. It is imperative that the leading decision makers in the industry are representative of the…
Construction projects and the key parties who carry them out are usually focused on the central challenges of budget and schedule, as well as crucial…
Advocating for an inclusive and secure future with AFN Director of Infrastructure, Irving LeBlanc. By Connie Vitello What are the unique challenges facing Indigenous infrastructure…
Using materials where they make the most sense. By Vincent Davenport and Mark Gaglione In Canada, mass timber construction is literally being taken to new…
Climate change was one of the biggest topics of discussion during the recent federal election and many believe the government should invest in clean energy…
The National Shipbuilding Strategy is driving a renaissance in Canada’s shipbuilding industry. By Carroll McCormick Fueled by federal government contracts to replace the Royal Canadian…
Warren Brown is an advocate for Indigenous water infrastructure. By Evan Pilkington “Warren’s dedication to operator advocacy is recognized not only by his community of…
By Hunter Doubt and Jess Neilson Veteran political journalist Chantal Hébert may have delivered the most appropriate synopsis of last week’s federal election results by…
Massive amounts of drinking water are wasted due to leaky pipes. By Tamer El-Diraby and Nadia Todorova The extensive underground labyrinth of pipes that routinely…
“Green infrastructure” often comes up when talking about climate change. Problem is, few people know what it means. That’s according to new research led by Tenley…
Building risk-reducing processes into construction contracts. Amidst the daunting choice of complex contracting forms and execution models facing project owners in today’s construction environment, one…
Managing utilities poses one of the largest risks in urban construction. By Richard Harris Beneath the ground or towering overhead, every urban centre has hidden…
Mass timber projects are becoming a part of the everyday development landscape. By John Tenpenny With changes to the building code now allowing for taller…
Canada’s First Nations communities are forging new partnerships to build infrastructure. By John Tenpenny Many of Canada’s Indigenous communities are in need of new infrastructure,…
Achieving net zero in Canada’s built environment. By Will Nash The materials that we use to shape the built environment are largely human produced—and it…
Quispamsis, NB Pursues Efficiency Wherever It Can Be Found By Zack Metcalfe Over the Christmas Holidays, when most Maritimers are battling the cold and dark…