On-Site Magazine

Transformational #healthcare facilities dominated the The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships’s 2024 National Awards for Innovation & Excellence in P3s. Other #award winners included a #highway, a courthouse, and a bundle of #schools. #P3 #AwardWinners https://lnkd.in/gZ6YNERE

“Canadians clearly see trouble on the horizon for our country’s infrastructure,” explained The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships' president and CEO Lisa Mitchell as she presented polling results at P3 2024, Canada’s Infrastructure Conference this morning. The conference, which concludes tomorrow, attracted close to 900 Canadian and international delegates for explorations about the state of infrastructure and the use of P3 project agreements. #Canada #InfrastructureNeeds #Construction #P3 https://lnkd.in/gjByAAWa

Gower appointed president at PCL Construction: PCL’s #succession of #leadership sees Chris Gower advancing to president/CEO and Dave Filipchuk becoming Board Chair. #Congratulations Chris and Dave! #ConstructionLeaders #40Under40Alumni #Canada https://lnkd.in/gWzPffzw

Proposed future investment a worry for B.C.’s construction sector... Statistics in the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA)’s Fall 2024 Construction Industry Stat Pack are setting off alarm bells. While the value of existing projects continues to grow, the threat of declining investment in major projects is an additional challenge for the industry, which already faces intense pressure to meet current demand due to persistent workforce shortages, high labour costs and lack of payment certainty, says BCCA. #BritishColumbia #Infastructure #ICI #Construction https://lnkd.in/ghpJYyBd

Campus Energy Centre project aims to cut GHG for Fanshawe College: In a bold step towards a greener future, Fanshawe College is reshaping its campus energy infrastructure, with a little help from Doherty Engineering Inc., EllisDon and Modern Niagara. The college has completed the first phase of its ambitious Campus Energy Centre (CEC) project, which includes the commissioning of a state-of-the-art chilled water facility. A cornerstone of the college’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Roadmap and Action Plan, the school aims to reduce GHG emissions by 50 per cent below 2013 levels by 2050. #GHG #Energy #ICI #Construction https://lnkd.in/g8ZcZKUA

🚀 The CCA Annual Conference is fast approaching! This must-attend event will occur in Quebec City from March 11-14, 2025, where you'll learn from top construction leaders and experts. Space is limited, so act now to reserve your place! Learn more: https://ow.ly/rqoa50THior #CCAConference #ConstructionLeadership

Moving ahead with Bradford Bypass: #Ontario government awards major contract to oversee the design, quality control, safety and delivery of the west section of the Bradford Bypass expressway to Miller/Brennan. #Highway #Construction #TamingGridlock https://lnkd.in/gpVdZW64

Craig Hurst, COO of The Net Effect Contractor Advisors Inc., recently shared advice about some of the very real #cyberthreats facing contractors in Canada’s #construction industry. Catch the #webinar video on our @YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gQ8rd4Yq

Integrating #biodiversity in #transportation: Every time a new #road or train track is built, it has the potential to have a detrimental impact on our natural environment, says WSP in Canada’s Ben O’Hickey. How do we minimize this impact? What actions can we take to protect and restore the natural environment? #Construction #Infrastructure #Environment https://lnkd.in/gvWRf63C

Statistics Canada’s most recent Core Public Infrastructure Survey puts a dollar figure on replacement values, including billions of dollars in assets assessed to be in poor or very poor condition. #InfrastructureDeficit #Roads #Transportation #Water #Construction https://lnkd.in/gFGzNCX3