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Editor's Note 
 
Despite what I see each year with our Top 40 Contractors listings, the size and value of certain projects still amazes me. The new Trillium Health Partners hospital is a perfect example of the multi-billion dollar projects that keep our sector busy.
- Adam Freill, Editor
 
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EllisDon-PCL joint venture to build new Mississauga hospital

Trillium Health Partners has awarded the contract to design, build, finance and maintain the Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital and Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children to ED+PCL Healthcare Partners.


Construction intentions on the rise in May building permit report

A new hospital project in Niagara paced building permit values to a jump of more than 10 per cent in Statistics Canada’s May tracking report.


VRCA unveils 2025 Silver Award winners

The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has revealed its 2025 Silver Award winners for the association’s 36th Annual Awards of Excellence. The premier celebration of construction excellence for British Columbia’s Lower Mainland, the organization says the winning projects stood out for their exceptional skill, innovation and dedication to excellence in B.C.’s $29 billion construction industry. ...


Cormier named new executive director at Elles de la construction

The Board of Directors at Elles de la construction (EDLC) has named Crystelle Cormier executive director of the Quebec-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the role of women in the construction industry. She succeeds Gaëlle Gilles, who led the organization for the past five years. ...


Construction employment jumps forward in June, reports Statistics Canada

Canada’s construction sector posted strong labour growth in June, reports Statistics Canada in its latest Labour Force Survey. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the sector’s employment ranks grew to 1,640,800, a gain of 7,600 workers since May, and 55,600 more workers than the industry employed in June of 2024, a rise of 3.5 per cent over that 12-month span. ...


Synthetic macrofibres in concrete paving

Evolving material choices, such as synthetic macrofibres, are bringing a paradigm shift in construction.


 
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Construction industry facing mental health challenges

High stress levels are at the centre of some of the industry’s leading mental and physical health challenges, according to a recent survey of almost 1,200 construction workers from Nova Scotia. Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS), in partnership with research firm WorkInsights, released the results of the first Nova Scotia-focused study on mental health in the construction sector. ... » Read More...

 
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Cat 980 GC wheel loader

Equipped with an on-demand fan, load-sensing hydraulics, intuitive controls and Performance Series buckets, Caterpillar says its Cat 980 GC heavy-duty wheel loader is designed to be an economical solution for a broad range of applications. ... » Read More...

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Milwaukee Tool M18 and M12 Gangbox Rapid Charger

Milwaukee Tool recently announced the launch of its M18 and M12 Gangbox Rapid Charger, designed specifically to meet the demands of commercial jobsites. The versatile charger is designed to deliver faster charging, maximize storage space, and provide built-in illumination, while maintaining a compact footprint and seamlessly integrating into most common gangboxes and other steel storage spaces. ... » Read More...

 
Events 
 

CTBUH 2025 International Conference

October 6-9 2025 - Westin Harbour Castle, 1 Harbour Square, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5J 1A6 » Read More...

BUILDEX Alberta

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

P3 2025

October 27-28, 2025 - Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2M9 » Read More...

The Buildings Show

December 3-5, 2025 - Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 222 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 2T6 » Read More...

World of Concrete

January 19-22, 2026 - Las Vegas Convention Center - 3150 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89109 » Read More...