Eglinton LRT construction team lacks believable plan for completion: Metrolinx

Confidential documents have revealed Metrolinx, the provincial agency responsible for Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit (LRT) project, says the construction consortium behind the project, Crosslinx Transit Solutions, lacks a reliable plan to finish the subway line.

Montreal office building achieves perfect WiredScore

An office building in Montreal has achieved perfect scores in all four areas of WiredScore’s scorecard: connectivity, infrastructure, readiness, and innovation. The 100 per cent score places the property into elite standing alongside only 20 other buildings in the world.

Ontario invests $3.5M in training youth for in-demand construction careers

The Ontario government is investing $3.5 million in provincewide training initiatives to help more students launch rewarding careers in the skilled trades. These projects will be led by the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario (PBCTCO).

$1.7M collaborative study to explore concrete’s carbon capture ability

An engineering research team from the University of Toronto (UofT) and the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) will explore how concrete can be used to capture large amounts of CO2, as part of a $1.7 million federally funded study.

Protecting a parking deck from water leakage

Parking decks are costly to build, repair, and replace. Water is the major cause of concrete deterioration and steel corrosion; therefore its management is vital to ensure proper durability. Designing, installing, and testing specialized systems are key steps to ensure water is diverted away from the structural elements of the deck.