On-Site eNews: Post-Election Construction, Day of Mourning, and the Top Contractors Deadline
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Editor's Note 
 
With the election over, it's time to focus on working together to improve the Canadian economy. Canada's needs include more housing and more infrastructure, and a strong construction sector will make for a stronger nation. It's time to build.
- Adam Freill, Editor
 
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Building tops focus in election afterglow

Construction organizations and provincial politicians are tasking the incoming federal government with following up on an election promise to, “Build, baby build.”


Canada's Building Trades Unions mark Day of Mourning

Unions call on workers and employers in the construction industry to focus on safe practices in an industry full of dangers.


Construction begins on CHEO children’s treatment centre in Ottawa

EllisDon building new CHEO Integrated Treatment Centre, which will connect more children and youth to specialized care.


Franna chooses Mobile Cranes Canada Ltd as Canadian distributor

Mobile Cranes Canada will introduce globally distributed pick and carry crane manufacturer to the Canadian market.


Manitoba enacts prompt payment legislation

Provincial legislation addressing concerns about delayed payments in the construction industry came into force on April 1.


Safety on the job: Can software make sites safer?

Jacob Stoller explores whether technology can assist the balancing act between legal compliance and proactive measures when it comes to safety.


Deadline Ahead: Canada's Top Contractors survey

The 2025 edition of Canada’s Top Contractors will be included in your June issue of On-Site, but time is running out to get your company's survey in. Surveys are due by midnight on Monday. Don't delay, submit your survey today!


 
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It’s Top Contractor Survey Time!

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The 2025 edition of this valuable industry document will be published in June. This year’s deadline is Monday, May 5, 2025.

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Construction employment drops in February

Canada’s construction sector experienced a decline in its employment ranks in February, but still reported 40,000 vacancies, reports Statistics Canada. » Read More...

 
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Case compact wheel loader

The new 112-horsepower Case 421G compact wheel loader is engineered to provide a solution that’s in the sweet spot between muscle and versatility. An ideal machine to navigate heavy-construction duties while providing flexibility for jobs like snow removal, loading trucks, moving aggregates or road maintenance in close quarters, the 421G is based on a similar platform as the company’s 321F wheel loader. ... » Read More...

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Hydex articulated water tanks

Hydex articulated water tanks are available in Canada through a partnership between Hydex Solutions Ltd and Hills Machinery. Designed for integration with Rokbak articulated truck chassis, Hydex articulated water tanks can also be upfit on the articulated truck chassis of a customer’s choice, including used truck chassis. ... » Read More...

 
Events 
 
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WorkForce ’25

May 15, 2025 - Online Virtual Event » Read More...

SUCCESSion 2025

May 21, 2025 - Universal EventSpace, 6250 Hwy 7, Vaughan, ON, L4H 4G3 » Read More...

2025 CSCE Annual Conference

May 28-31, 2025 - Fairmont Winnipeg - 2 Lombard Place, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 0Y3 » Read More...

CAGBC Building Lasting Change

June 18-20, 2025 - JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, 39 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3 » Read More...

CIQS Congress 2025

June 19-21, 2025 - Delta Hotels Winnipeg - 350 St. Mary Street, Winnipeg, MB  R3C 3J2 » Read More...

BUILDEX Alberta

October 22-23, 2025 - BMO Centre at Stampede Park, 20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1 » Read More...