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Editor's Note 
 
Lots of highs and lows to process as our industry navigates segment-specific and geographic patterns. Infrastructure continues to be strong, and has a new agency driving projects forward. Meanwhile, RESCON is navigating Ontario's housing crisis.
- Adam Freill, Editor
 
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Farrell to lead Major Projects Office as feds aim to accelerate nation-building projects

In an effort to fast-track nation-building projects, the Canadian government has created the Major Projects Office, which will be helmed by former Trans Mountain president and CEO Dawn Farrell.


Construction begins for Highway 413 in Ontario

Province says new highway will tackle gridlock and support more than 6,000 jobs a year during construction.


RESCON aiming to spur action at upcoming housing summit

The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is hosting a free online summit later this month to explore actions needed to tackle the housing crisis.


Balzer’s Canada targeting net-zero with solar project

Saskatchewan-based Balzer’s Canada Incorporated has broken ground on a solar project as it aims to go net-zero by the end of autumn.


Construction sector pulls employment figures down

Both Canada’s general employment figures and those of the construction sector were on the decline in June, reports Statistics Canada.


Tackling the labour challenge head-on

Labour-focused event indicates that progressive companies in Canada's construction sector are taking steps to attract and retain good talent.


 
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CGA DIRT Report highlights need for locate services

Common Ground Alliance’s annual report underscores need for industry to make use of locate services to reduce damage to buried utilities. » Read More...

 
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JCB 400T CTL and 4TS Teleskid

JCB has launched the 109 hp 4TS Teleskid and 400T compact track loader (CTL), the largest models in the company’s compact track loader lineup. The machines are a step up from its 3TS line, delivering more horsepower and higher torque for operators tackling tougher jobs. ... » Read More...

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Milwaukee M18 Top-Off Charger & Power Supply

Built for users who need fast, on-the-go charging for both batteries and personal devices, the M18 Top-Off Charger & Power Supply from Milwaukee Tool is the company’s most compact M18 charger, and is up to 65 per cent smaller than its traditional kitted chargers. The charger is engineered to deliver simultaneous M18 battery and device charging and features a 100W bi-directional USB-C PD port, as well as a 15W USB-C port to deliver 115W of continuous power for headlamp, phone, tablet and laptop charging. ... » 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...