Ontario’s $955M skills development fund aims to protect trades jobs
Ontario expands Skills Development Fund by $955M to protect trades workers from U.S. tariff pressures. Learn what it means for employers.
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Project abandonments spike in 2025 with private sector hit hard
Project abandonments surged 9.5% in March of 2025, with private sector work hardest hit. The hike stems from tariff uncertainties.
The Obama Presidential Center is nearing completion in Chicago
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago’s Jackson Park is being built to honor civic leadership and community engagement, with completion expected in 2026.
High speed rail coming to Canada: The Alto project
The Alto Rail project will revolutionize travel between Quebec City and Toronto and become Canada’s first high speed rail.
AECOM joins forces with LA28 for the 2028 Olympics
AECOM's expertise in sports infrastructure will shape the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, improving venues and athlete experiences.
Toro eDingo TX 750: The first electric mini skid steer with tracks
Toro’s eDingo TX 750 mini skid steer comes with new tracks, 250 lbs more lifting capacity, and 8 hours of battery time.
Nonresidential construction spending hits all-time high
Nonresidential construction spending surged to a record high in February 2025, driven by government spending on infrastructure.
More meatballs, more savings: Ikea to open eight new U.S. stores
Ikea is bringing eight new stores to the U.S. this spring and summer, including locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and California.
Ontario bets big on new nuclear project: The Darlington SMR
Darlington SMR project in Ontario to create 2,000 jobs and power 300,000 homes by 2029, boosting clean energy and local communities.
America’s infrastructure gets a ‘C’: What’s behind the grade
A C grade means the nation’s infrastructure is in mediocre condition, showing signs of deterioration but still functioning.
Deepseek AI could spark a surge in data center construction
Deepseek AI uses less power than most generative AI models. This efficiency will drive higher demand for data centers as AI use grows.
Historical contributions of Mexican construction workers have shaped American infrastructure
Mexican construction workers are the backbone of North American construction—on Cinco de Mayo, we honor their contributions and challenges.
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