1977- After 6 years of construction, the Pompidou Centre in Paris, France opens.
A new training and mentorship program in Kapuskasing is preparing high school students for careers as welders in an effort to fill a need in the industry and retain youth... read more →
Over the past year, construction industry leaders have been hosting panel discussions, conferences and events focusing on mental health in the sector. The intent behind these events is to encourage... read more →
A 30-year-old mason from Hamilton, Ont. spent 60 tense minutes Jan. 23 locked in a battle of speed, skill and stamina with more than two dozen rivals from across the... read more →
1826- After approximately 12 years of construction, the Menai Suspension Bridge opens for the first time.
Ottawa has given a thumbs-up for Argonaut Gold to proceed with a proposed open-pit gold mine outside of Dubreuilville. Federal Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna announced Jan. 24 that... read more →
104 cranes are at work throughout the city, according to Rider Levett Bucknall Ltd.’s latest North American Crane Index. The count is seven higher than the consulting firm tallied last... read more →
The center will enable the company to deliver parts the next day after an order is placed in most major markets of Canada. It will cut deliver time and enable... read more →
2002- Construction begins on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge eastern span replacement.
In releasing its mine guidance numbers for 2019, Goldcorp reported that its Borden Mine project, near Chapleau, has obtained all permits and is on track toward commercial production in the... read more →