JOC Archives - constructconnect.com Canada's construction news Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:25:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/10/cropped-favicon-32x32-1-32x32.png JOC Archives - constructconnect.com 32 32 Ottawa, Alberta reach prospective agreement on major project assessments /joc/news/government/2026/03/ottawa-alberta-reach-prospective-agreement-on-major-project-assessments Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:25:53 +0000 /?p=525196 EDMONTON — Ottawa and Alberta have reached a prospective deal that they say will see major projects be approved more efficiently. In a joint announcement, the two governments say they’ll work together when addressing the broader impacts of these projects, including on the environment. They say projects that fall under Alberta’s jurisdiction will rely on […]

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]]> What oil price shocks mean for U.S. construction after the start of operation epic fury /joc/news/economic/2026/03/what-oil-price-shocks-mean-for-u-s-construction-after-the-start-of-operation-epic-fury Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:46:22 +0000 /?p=525087 Around the world, different types of oil are pumped from the ground. As a result, there are several oil markets, and their prices reflect varying geographic exposure to different world events.  Brent vs. WTI: Key Differences in Oil Benchmarks Two of the biggest oil markets trade in Brent Crude Oil and West Texas Intermediate or […]

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]]> B.C. private member’s bill on ‘labour-neutral’ procurement praised and condemned /joc/news/government/2026/03/b-c-private-members-bill-on-labour-neutral-procurement-praised-and-condemned Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:05:57 +0000 /?p=525076 VICTORIA – A private member’s bill introduced Thursday (March 5) by Prince George-Mackenzie Conservative MLA Kiel Giddens coined “The Public Sector ion Projects Procurement Act” is being both praised and condemned by various construction associations. According to the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), the bill would require labour-neutral procurement on all public sector construction projects in […]

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]]> Two-tower Baydo Apartments to add 388 rentals to Burnaby by 2027 /joc/news/projects/2026/03/two-tower-baydo-apartments-to-add-388-rentals-to-burnaby-by-2027 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:05:15 +0000 /?p=525050 BURNABY, B.C. — The federal government, along with Baydo Group, has announced over $157 million in combined funding that will build 388 rental homes in Burnaby. Located at 6616 and 6630 Telford Ave. in the Metrotown area of Burnaby, the project will be called Baydo Apartments and will include two towers. According to a release, […]

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]]> Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Women on the frontlines of construction safety /joc/news/ohs/2026/03/industry-perspectives-op-ed-women-on-the-frontlines-of-construction-safety Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:53 +0000 /?p=525039 International Women’s Day offers an opportunity to recognize the growing role women are playing in construction — including in occupational health and safety (OHS). As more women step into OHS roles, including supervisory and leadership positions, they are bringing safety expertise directly to traditionally male-dominated worksites. In doing so, they are helping embed safety into […]

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]]> Women4Climate marks first year under ZEIC banner /joc/news/labour/2026/03/women4climate-marks-first-year-under-zeic-banner Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:25:03 +0000 /?p=525013 Women4Climate recently marked its first year under the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC) banner. Women4Climate (W4C) empowers professional women and gender-diverse leaders in Metro Vancouver to take action on urban climate initiatives. ZEIC director of grants and strategic initiatives Sarah Lusina says W4C supports emission reduction in three sectors: building, transportation and urban renewable energy. […]

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]]> Grays Port project on Arctic Ocean advances to EA stage /joc/news/infrastructure/2026/03/grays-port-project-on-arctic-ocean-advances-to-ea-stage Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:15:50 +0000 /?p=524994 West Kitikmeot Resources (WKR) Corp. celebrated a major milestone in advancing the Grays Bay Road and Port Project in Nunavut recently, but the CEO of the corporation says it’s still proceeding cautiously on a venture that is clearly on the Mark Carney government’s radar. The Port of Grays Bay sits halfway between the ports of […]

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]]> Green energy orgs applaud Canada-India agreements on renewables /joc/news/resource/2026/03/green-energy-orgs-applaud-canada-india-agreements-on-renewables Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:10:39 +0000 /?p=524989 OTTAWA — Some of Canada’s renewable energy organizations are applauding commitments Ottawa signed with India this week to advance development of solar, wind and hydrogen power. Prime Minister Mark Carney spent four days in Mumbai and New Delhi, a trip which concluded with a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and signing a series of […]

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]]> International Women’s Day: Stories of sisterhood and strength in construction /joc/news/labour/2026/03/international-womens-day-stories-of-sisterhood-and-strength-in-construction Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:18 +0000 /?p=524974 For more than 100 years International Women’s Day (IWD) has been celebrated, with each and every year marking progress towards gender equality. This year’s theme for March 8 is Give To Gain, which emphasizes the power of reciprocity and reiterates the importance of taking meaningful steps to create change. The Daily Commercial News and Journal […]

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]]> Chandos ion completes new Bella Coola Centennial Pool /joc/news/infrastructure/2026/03/chandos-construction-completes-new-bella-coola-centennial-pool Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:15:53 +0000 /?p=524930 BELLA COOLA, B.C. — Chandos ion recently announced it has completed the full revamp of the Bella Coola Centennial Pool, replacing an aging 1967-era facility with a new and improved place for members of the remote central coast community to enjoy. “For us, this pool is the beating heart of the community in the summer,” […]

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]]> Bird consortium awarded six Alberta schools under $323M DBFM contract /joc/news/infrastructure/2026/03/bird-consortium-awarded-six-alberta-schools-under-323m-dbfm-contract Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:10:57 +0000 /?p=524926 EDMONTON — Concert-Bird Partners was recently selected by Alberta Infrastructure as the preferred proponent for a Design-Build-Finance-Maintain (DBFM) contract for six Alberta elementary and junior high schools, with the project now reaching financial close. According to a release, the consortium is comprised of Bird Capital Limited Partnership, Bird Design-Build ion Inc., Wright ion Western Inc., […]

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]]> B.C. and Cowichan chiefs start negotiations after landmark court ruling on title /joc/news/government/2026/03/b-c-and-cowichan-chiefs-start-negotiations-after-landmark-court-ruling-on-title Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:05:23 +0000 /?p=524923 VICTORIA — The British Columbia government and chiefs from the Cowichan Nation say they’ve begun negotiations after a landmark court ruling awarded Aboriginal title over a swath of property in Richmond, B.C., last year. The talks come even as both parties pursue appeals in the legal action that recognizes Aboriginal title over about 300 hectares […]

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