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This week’s Round Up is packed with signs of where construction is heading next. Canada is investing $254 million in the Port Saint John Trade Corridor, Ontario is proposing faster permitting and infrastructure approvals, and St. Marys Cement is planning what the companies say will be Canada’s largest behind-the-meter battery storage system.
We’re also covering CCA’s new SignaSur digital contract platform, proposed National Model Code changes, a new $5,000 Red Seal Completion Bonus, airport infrastructure, construction technology, industry awards and much more. There’s a lot happening across construction right now and plenty worth exploring in this week’s edition.
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Get More From Your Rental Store Special Episode: Here’s what specialty rentals can do for you
Cooper Equipment Rentals explores specialized construction equipment rental for trenching, aerial lifts, climate control and dewatering.
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The Difference Is Underneath
Explore KEITH WALKING FLOOR drive technology and RX Technology engineered for durability, easier maintenance and hydraulic system protection.
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Built for Every Producer
Think you’re too small for Command Alkon? Here’s how building materials software fits one plant today and ten tomorrow, on the same platform.
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Prefabrication versus pre-engineering: Not all metal buildings are created equal
Learn how custom pre-engineered metal buildings differ from prefab kits in design, cost and structural performance for commercial construction.
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Built Green Canada Opens Entries for 2027 Maverick Awards
Built Green Canada opens entries for the 2027 Maverick Awards, recognizing innovation, progress and leadership in sustainable building.
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Delivering Next-Generation Aviation Infrastructure Across Canada
PCL Construction helps airport operators modernize infrastructure while maintaining operations, improving the travel experience and preparing for future growth.
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Canadian Construction Association Launches SignaSur for CCA and CCDC Contracts
CCA launches SignaSur, a digital platform for accessing, completing, signing and managing CCDC and CCA construction contracts in Canada.
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Did You Fix the Right Problem After the Last Job Lost Money?
Raise rates when execution is the problem and you lose bids. Push crews when the quote was wrong and they bleed out. Here’s how to tell which one it is — free, in 60 seconds.
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London Build 2026: What to Expect at the UK Construction Event
Explore London Build 2026 at Excel London, featuring 25,000+ attendees, 450+ exhibitors and insights on AI, construction and sustainability.
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Major Burnaby Mass Timber Project Reaches Construction Milestone
Graham tops off the mass timber structure at Burnaby's 213,000-sq.-ft. Cameron Community Centre and Library with the final CLT panel.
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Canadian Galvanizing Institute Opens Complimentary Membership to Engineers and Architects
Beginning December 1, 2026, engineers, architects and consulting firms will be eligible for complimentary CGI-IGC membership in exchange for active participation in the Institute’s committees, roundtable discussions, technical sessions and other industry initiatives.
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Canadian Institute Construction Risk Conference Returns to Toronto in 2027
Canadian Institute's 2027 Toronto construction risk conference explores contracts, claims, Ontario reforms, procurement, insurance and AI.
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METALCON 2026 Top Products Awards Recognize Metal Construction Innovations
METALCON 2026 Top Products Awards recognize innovations in insulation, industrial ventilation and structural steel coatings.
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AABC Announces 2026–2028 Board of Directors
AABC announces its 2026–2028 leadership as the organization advances independent testing, adjusting and balancing standards and certification.
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Our partners continue to lead innovation across construction, infrastructure, and building technology - sharing insights that help move the industry forward.
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Woodfibre LNG Construction Expected to Generate $13.6B in Canadian Economic Output
Woodfibre LNG and the associated FortisBC Eagle Mountain Pipeline are expected to generate approximately $13.6 billion in total economic output across Canada during construction, according to a new economic impact assessment prepared by Deetken Insight.
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Structural Analysis of Steel Skids: Equipment, Wind and Seismic Loads
An industrial skid must support its equipment while transferring gravity and lateral loads through the frame and its connections. Drawing on a four-storey skid assessment, ENA2 Innovative Consulting Inc., a Calgary-based engineering consulting firm, outlines the load calculations, member checks, and serviceability considerations involved in structural skid design.
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Canadian Building Construction Investment Reaches $23.5 Billion in August
Statistics Canada reports that investment in building construction across Canada edged up 0.1% in August to $23.5 billion, as growth in non-residential construction offset a slight decline in residential investment.
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Canada Launches $5,000 Red Seal Completion Bonus for Skilled Trades Workers
The Government of Canada will begin accepting applications November 16, 2026, for a new $5,000 Red Seal Completion Bonus aimed at encouraging more apprentices to complete their training and become certified skilled trades workers.
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Canadian Construction Industry Invited to Review Proposed National Model Code Changes
The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) opens public review of proposed 2025 National Model Code changes covering building, fire, energy and plumbing requirements.
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St. Marys Cement Plans Canada’s Largest Behind-the-Meter Battery Storage System
Rodan Energy Solutions and St. Marys Cement, a subsidiary of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA), have announced a long-term agreement to develop a 50 megawatt-hour (MWh) behind-the-meter battery energy storage system (BESS) at the St. Marys Cement plant in Bowmanville, Ontario. According to the companies, the project will become Canada’s largest behind-the-meter BESS installation to date.
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Ontario Introduces Building Ontario Faster Act to Speed Permits and Infrastructure
The Ontario government has introduced the Building Ontario Faster Act, 2026, proposing changes aimed at accelerating permitting and approvals, reducing infrastructure construction timelines and removing regulatory barriers for businesses and workers. The government says the legislation and associated measures could eliminate nearly 220,000 days of permit processing time while supporting infrastructure investment, labour mobility and economic development across the province.
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Canada Invests Up to $254 Million in Port Saint John Trade Corridor
The Government of Canada is investing up to $254 million through the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund to support the Saint John Trade Corridor project in New Brunswick, a major infrastructure initiative designed to increase cargo capacity, improve rail and marine connections and strengthen Port Saint John as an Atlantic Canadian trade gateway.
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