The long-anticipated Grimsby Innovation Centre has officially entered its first phase, beginning with the demolition of four existing buildings to make way for the seven-hectare, $120-million development. Located at 115-169 South Service Rd., just east of Casablanca Boulevard, the site previously housed NRB Modular Solutions. The entire project will be completed in four phases over […]
Constructing in crowded city centers where underground infrastructure is dense is never simple, but engineers in the U.K. continue to prove their resourcefulness. A recent example is a new student accommodation project for the London School of Economics (LSE), located in the heart of London. Developed by Dominus and built by McAleer & Rushe, the […]
OTTAWA — As the federal election campaign gains momentum, the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Canada has officially endorsed Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in his bid to become prime minister. In a letter of support, Arnie Stadnick, vice-president of the Boilermakers, praised Poilievre’s commitment to Canadian workers, highlighting his recently announced “Boots not Suits” program. “This […]
LONDON — The Ontario government has completed renovations at the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre in London, expanding capacity with an additional 110 beds for minimum- and medium-security adult inmates. The project involved repurposing the Regional Intermittent Unit, which officially reopened on March 24. Alongside the expansion, the facility has created 45 new correctional officer positions for […]
BALTIMORE — It has been a year since the tragic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, claiming the lives of six construction workers. Maryland continues to honor their memory as the city, state, and port navigate the long path to recovery. “Since that night, every step we’ve taken has been to honor the people […]
OTTAWA — Both Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney are turning their attention to Quebec as the federal election campaign intensifies. After attracting a crowd of approximately 4,500 supporters at a rally in Hamilton on Tuesday, Poilievre is expected to hold a news conference in Montmagny, Quebec, around noon today, followed by […]
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to unveil new tariffs on imported automobiles during a news conference scheduled for 4 p.m. EST on Wednesday. According to the White House, the measure aims to boost domestic manufacturing but could create financial challenges for automakers that heavily rely on global supply chains. White House Press Secretary […]
Ontario — As the April 30 contract expiry date draws closer, negotiators in Ontario’s Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) construction sector report cautious progress. With just five weeks left, talks are expected to significantly pick up pace by mid-April. In total, 25 trades are currently bargaining with employer associations to renew their three-year agreements. Many […]
Hamilton, Ontario — Construction has officially begun on the new IKEA Hamilton Customer Distribution Centre (CDC) and Collection Point, part of a major $400 million investment by IKEA Canada. The facility, located at 212 Glover Rd, is set to become one of the province’s largest and most sustainable industrial buildings. The project will span 483,285 […]
Washington, D.C. – Former Florida Highway Patrol chief Derek Barrs has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Barrs, who served as chief of the Florida Highway Patrol from 2001 to 2020, previously spent a decade as deputy sheriff in Madison County, Florida. […]