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Feds launch Infrastructure Statistics Hub
The Hub is an interactive tool that allows users to view data on the investment, stock, and contribution of infrastructure to the Canadian economy from the recently launched Infrastructure Economic Account.
P3 contract management tool provides insights to client perspectives
The Global Infrastructure Hub tool provides case studies and sets out the skills and expertise required to both procure and manage P3 programs across their whole lifecycle.
Many Voices: Moving the Needle on Renewable Energy
The technology exists today to move the world onto cleaner energy solutions, but what’s holding us up is political will.
Global Infrastructure Hub report reveals US$1 trillion investment gap in 10 African countries
New report forecasts scale of investment opportunity at the individual country and sector level.
Report card for Ontario’s P3 projects released
For the first time in five years the province’s on-budget and on-time performance for P3 projects both declined slightly.
CMPX records attendance boost at 2018 show
Attendance was strong for the 11 different Learning Forum sessions held in the show floor Theatre.
Feds commit $4.1B to infrastructure in B.C., $3.3B in Alberta
Over half of the 10-year funding program in B.C. will be committed to public transit.
ALERT – Deadline Extended: 2018 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards
The deadline to submit a Notice of Intention to Enter the 2018 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards / Prix Canadiens du Genie-Conseil 2018, has been extended. The new Stage 1 deadline is – Tuesday, April 3. At this time the Notice of…
Toronto-area man convicted for illegal use of “professional engineer” title
Individual was fined $15,625 (including a 25% victim fine surcharge of $3,125) after his guilty plea to four counts of breaching the Professional Engineers Act.
Toronto-area man convicted for illegal use of “professional engineer” title
Individual was fined $15,625 (including a 25% victim fine surcharge of $3,125) after his guilty plea to four counts of breaching the Professional Engineers Act.
Canadian cities call for national infrastructure strategy
“We have to stop measuring the federal government’s urban impact by dollars spent or ribbons cut”
Feds seeking consulting industry input on QBS procurement
The Government wants to hear from consulting engineering firms about the best practices for purchasing engineering services—considering QBS pilot.
Feds propose new regulations for asbestos
Canadians are being invited to participate in consultation on the proposed asbestos regulations.
Federal Government committee issues early report on Infrastructure and Smart Communities
A summary of five meetings held by the standing committee on transport, infrastructure and communities in February
2017.Ontario engineering regulator PEO releases 3-year strategic plan
PEO undertook two years of research and stakeholder consultation including 28 consultation sessions.
Ontario investing $190B in public infrastructure over 13 years
The long-term plan includes integrating climate change considerations into infrastructure planning, building resilient and substantive infrastructure and better linking infrastructure investments to social policy.
National P3 Awards announced
The 20th annual National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships were handed out on Monday, November 6th, at the 25th CCPPP Annual Conference in Toronto.
BC engineering and forest professional associations addressing construction of resource roads
“As the regulatory bodies overseeing engineers, geoscientists, and forest professionals, we are committed to upholding high standards of professional practice,” said Ann English, P.Eng., CEO, Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
IMAGINiT adds new tools for Autodesk Revit and Civil 3D
IMAGINiT Utilities for Revit helps BIM Coordinators focus more on high-level design
Launch of a new global standard for costing infrastructure projects
The launch of the ICMSC Standard “Global Consistency in Presenting Construction Costs” marks the culmination of two years of collaboration.
AECOM’s Douglas Allingham named Chair of U of Ontario’s Board
The executive vice president with AECOM has been appointed Chair of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology Board of Governors for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Standing Out
How to make your small to mid-size firm the “safe choice.”
CMPX show close to selling out exhibitor space
The last two CMPX shows held in 2014 and 2016 were completely sold out.
Codes Canada seeking volunteer committee members
Members apply their experience in various technical areas of the codes to develop and improve their content, thereby helping to protect the health and safety of Canadians.
American Society of Civil Engineers Announces International eLearning Initiative
With a flexible format, peer-instructor interaction, video lectures, and interactive course content, eLearning offers a fast way to meet continuing education goals.
Victaulic updates Tools for Revit
Enhanced pipe routing and fabrication features speed up pre-construction timelines.
Third Generation FLIR ONE Thermal Imaging Cameras for Smartphones and Tablets
The new FLIR ONE Pro delivers the highest thermal image quality and clarity of all FLIR ONE generations.
CMPX 2018 Exhibit Space Filling Up
Expecting a sell out, show organizers recommend that potential exhibitors get their applications in while prime spaces are available.
CSA Group incorporating climate change adaption to infrastructure project standards
The initiative includes seven climate change adaptation projects, expected to be completed before April 2019, as part of the NRC Climate-Resilient Core Public Infrastructure program.
Consulting Engineers of Ontario hosts annual Awards Gala
R.V. Anderson Associates takes top honour at the 15th annual Awards event where 12 projects were recognized for outstanding achievement.