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Infrastructure
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Hamilton’s mayor addresses LRT cancellation
Yesterday, the mayor of Hamilton, Fred Eisenberger, issued an open letter to Ontario’s premier, Doug Ford, expressing disappointment over the provincial government’s cancellation of his city’s light rail transit (LRT) project and requesting information about the project’s estimated costs. “Millions…
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B.C. awards contract for Hwy 91/17 upgrade
British Columbia’s ministry of transportation and infrastructure announces the provincial government has awarded a fixed-price contract to design and build its Highway 91/17 upgrade project. Specifically, the contract has been awarded to Pacific Gateway Constructors General Partnership, a team that…
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ASHRAE and SCC collaborate for sustainable built environments
ASHRAE and the Smart Cities Council (SCC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) formalizing their relationship and outlining their shared commitment toward the advancement of a more sustainable built environment. Darryl K. Boyce, P.Eng., president of ASHRAE (pictured, left),…
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WinSETT’s new chair positions women for success in engineering
Marg Latham, P.Eng, CMC, is the first consulting engineer to be named chair of the Canadian Centre for Women in Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology.
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Is road pricing needed to fund infrastructure?
A new report recommends Ontario’s government look into road pricing, among other new revenue tools, to make up for shortfalls in gas and diesel taxes. In the report—”Ontario’s Downward Trend for Fuel Tax Revenue: Will Road Pricing Fill the Gap?”—Harry…
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Canada’s P3 conference showcases transportation
Transportation infrastructure was in special focus when the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP) held its 27th annual conference earlier this week at the Sheraton Centre Toronto hotel. On Nov. 18, the first of the conference’s two days, CCPPP handed…
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Engineering design work to increase capacity of B.C.’s Cathedral Grove
British Columbia’s ministry of transportation and infrastructure is moving forward with detailed engineering efforts to improve safety and capacity for visitors at Cathedral Grove in MacMillan Provincial Park, while protecting the environmental, social and cultural values associated with the site.…
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Guelph promotes Terry Gayman to city engineer
The municipal government of Guelph, Ont., has chosen Terry Gayman, P.Eng., to fill the position of city engineer. He is also general manager (GM) of engineering and transportation services. Gayman began his career as a project manager with environmental engineering…
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OAA showcases infrastructure innovations in inaugural Shift Challenge
At a free event on Nov. 6, the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) will showcase 11 infrastructure projects it has recognized through its inaugural Shift Challenge program, which addresses how new infrastructure can make communities better for everyone. Through an…
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Winnipeg’s largest infrastructure project nears completion
Construction has finished on phase two of Winnipeg’s Southwest Transitway, the largest infrastructure project so far in the city’s history. It is set to open fully in spring 2020. The dedicated high-speed roadway for buses, developed by Plenary Roads Winnipeg…
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Ontario launches unsolicited infrastructure proposals framework
Ontario’s government has launched a framework for receiving and evaluating infrastructure proposals from the private sector. A new online portal will accept unsolicited proposals (USPs) that were not requested through an existing procurement. The framework marks the first-ever formal process…
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Vance Czerwinski named West Grey’s director of infrastructure, public works
The municipal government for West Grey, Ont., has hired Vance Czerwinski as its new director of infrastructure and public works. He was introduced to council at a meeting yesterday. A certified engineering technologist (CET) and certified road supervisor (CRS), Czerwinski…
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FCM concerned with CPC platform’s infrastructure spending reductions
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has responded to the Conservative Party of Canada’s (CPC’s) election platform—which was released on Oct. 11—by expressing concern over its reductions to year-over-year infrastructure spending. “Cities across the country have an urgent need for…
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Sarnia names David Jackson director of engineering
David Jackson has accepted the position of director of engineering with the municipal government of Sarnia, Ont. He begins the role today, which involves overseeing the city’s public works, transit and engineering divisions. A registered professional engineer (P.Eng.) and certified…
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Canadian infrastructure report card updated ahead of federal election
The 2019 Canadian Infrastructure Report Card, released yesterday ahead of the federal election, calls for long-term investments in the renewal of public infrastructure that it finds is aging, in poor condition and at risk. The following are some of the…
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Infrastructure Canada supports expansion of Edmonton’s science centre
Infrastructure Canada recently promised funding, through its community, culture and recreation stream, to support the Aurora project, a renovation and expansion project for Telus World of Science Edmonton. Specifically, $8.65 million in new funding will go toward the $23.4-million fourth…
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Navigant Research forecasts global building stock growth to 2028
A new report by Navigant Research estimates the total global building stock will grow from 165.8 billion m2 in 2019 to 184.7 billion m2 in 2028, with the highest rates of growth to occur in developing regions, including Asia-Pacific (APAC),…
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Nova Scotia funds municipal infrastructure for water, wastewater and flood risk projects
Nova Scotia’s government announced yesterday eight communities across will receive more than $922,000 for water-related infrastructure projects, through the provincial capital assistance program. Among these projects, the government has earmarked: – $406,716 to improve municipal water supplies and conduct testing…
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Infrastructure Ontario releases Market Update
The total estimated capital costs of the projects on the pipeline, including projects in pre-transaction and the transaction phase, is over $65 billion.
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ACEC-Canada launches pre-election advocacy campaign
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada created an election website, InvestInfrastructure.ca, to educate candidates, political parties, and the public on the importance of accelerating and sustaining infrastructure investments and the creation of a national infrastructure corridor.
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Infrastructure Bank investing in rural Ontario water project
The crown corporation will finance this municipality-led procurement approach as a pilot project to demonstrate a new model for structuring and financing smaller municipal water and wastewater infrastructure schemes.
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Power Grid 4.0 – Digitalization Forum
“A vast portion of the power utility infrastructure in North America was constructed in the 1960s and is nearing ‘end of life.’ Power utilities are replacing their equipment while taking into account the numerous changes facing the industry. Such a…
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P3 2019 – National Conference on Public-Private Partnerships
Now in its 27th year, this national P3 Conference has become known as is the world’s premier event on public-private partnerships. The conference appeals to a broad range of innovators and influencers in the public and private sectors. It includes…
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Canada invests in Port of Halifax infrastructure
The Port will add rail tracks within its existing footprint and acquire four new rail-mounted cranes to load and unload containers faster and more efficiently, and roadways will be upgraded to improve traffic flow.
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Canada Infrastructure Bank commits up to $2B to GO Train expansion
This marks CIB’s second investment, with the only previous commitment being its $1.28 billion backing of Montreal’s Réseau express métropolitain (REM) project.
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Bentley Systems acquires Keynetix
Bentley Systems, a global provider of software and digital twins services for the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, has acquired UK-based Keynetix, a provider of cloud-based software for capturing, visualizing, modeling, and sharing of geotechnical data. The addition of Keynetix…
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Ontario opens online channel for rural/northern infrastructure funding
The Rural and Northern stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, open for Ontario communities with populations under 100,000, gives them eight weeks to nominate their road and bridge projects online.
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Manitoba boosts infrastructure and water resources funding
An additional $10 million in unconditional operating funding to rural municipalities to support critical infrastructure needs, and a $2 million increase to the Manitoba Water Services Board capital budget.
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AECOM releases second Future of Infrastructure report
This year’s report captures data and opinions from 10,000 residents across 10 global cities — Chicago, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, New York, Riyadh, Singapore, Sydney and Toronto.
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12th Global Infrastructure Leadership Forum
An opportunity to meet with and hear from projects representing 12 infrastructure sectors, including Highways & Bridges, Urban Mass Transit, Water/Wastewater, and Energy; hear best practices from industry experts; and meet with partners and projects one-on-one during the private meetings…
