Port Mann Bridge takes shape

BRADLEY FEHR

Construction work is progressing on the new $1.2 billion, 10-lane Port Mann Bridge over the Fraser River in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia. More

Export facility inches closer to construction

RICHARD GILBERT

staff writer

Kitimat LNG has signed a deal to purchase the former Eurocan industrial site in Kitimat, British Columbia from West Fraser. More

Finning strike likely coming to an end

RICHARD GILBERT

staff writer

The machinist's union representing Finning workers in British Columbia is recommending its members vote to accept the latest offer by the company in collective bargaining agreement negotiations. More

U.S. construction job losses point to multi-year slump

Construction employment declined in 27 U.S. states between June 2010 and 2011, and dropped in 23 states and the District of Columbia between May and June, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of state employment data released by the labor department. More

Port Mann Bridge Progress

PHOTO GALLERY

BRADLEY FEHR

Work on the new Port Mann Bridge, which will become North America's widest cable-stay bridge, is ahead of schedule. These photos show the progress made to date. The bridge will include 272 cable stays and will use 33,000 tonnes of rebar.

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Energy standard is a potent weapon

Column | Korky Koroluk

It's often said that energy efficiency is the best single weapon for combating climate change. And, just as often, the statement is met by yawns or a few compact fluorescent light bulbs. More

Wood council technical note mirrors fire chief's proposed guidelines for wood building

Letter to the Editor

The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) acknowledges and supports the recent announcement by the Remy project developer Oris Consulting Ltd., which has stated its plans to use new construction site fire safety recommendations contained in the Construction Fire Safety Plan Bulletin released by Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis. More

Centre for Youth Excellence in Winnipeg nears completion

CHRIS FRIESEN

The Center for Youth Excellence, a 53, 000 square foot complex in the heart of Winnipeg's downtown, will house the Winnipeg headquarters of Youth For Christ, as well as a world class climbing wall, indoor skate park, gym and a dance studio. More

Alberta-based Agra Foundations fined for 2007 accident

Balzac, Alberta based Agra Foundations Ltd. was convicted and fined recently under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Employment Standards Code. More

Japan earthquake providing new insight

Japan's March 11 Tohoku Earthquake was among the strongest ever recorded and because it struck one of the world's most heavily instrumented seismic zones, this natural disaster is providing scientists with a treasure trove of data on rare magnitude 9 earthquakes. More