Articles from Construct Connect Canada

EllisDon has commenced the redevelopment of the Sir Robert Peel Centre in Toronto, a project that it originally constructed in the 1980s. The redevelopment will transform the facility into a high-performance policing hub. This marks a new phase for the site to meet modern infrastructure needs.

Algoma Steel’s CEO, Michael Garcia, indicates that the company does not expect a full return to the U.S. market even if trade deals are reached between Canada and the U.S. While a resolution could improve profit margins, the past market dynamics are unlikely to be restored. Garcia, who will retire at the end of the year, remains cautious about the company's future U.S. market engagement.

The Pinnacle SkyTower, a 106-storey residential project at One Yonge Street in Toronto, distinguishes itself as the tallest of the new downtown towers. Designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects and developed by Pinnacle International from Vancouver, it serves as a notable juxtaposition to the iconic CN Tower. The project underscores ongoing developments in Toronto's skyline.

The Ontario government has awarded a contract for a feasibility study to explore the construction of a Canadian East-West pipeline and energy corridor. The study will be conducted by an advisory team comprising GHD Limited, Ernst & Young LLP (EY Canada), Mokwateh, AtkinsRéalis Group Inc., Wood PLC, and Turner & Townsend Limited. Infrastructure Ontario will oversee the project. The announcement suggests potential development plans for enhancing Canadian infrastructure and energy distribution.

The article discusses how construction sites can appear daunting and presents the idea of a haunted guide for construction. It humorously describes procurement processes as mysterious and compares contractual issues to supernatural elements. The context is set with Halloween in mind, offering a playful take on the challenges in construction projects.

Construction has begun for the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society's new 8,000-square-foot Cornwall and Region Animal Centre and Veterinary Clinic in Cornwall, Ontario. The facility, costing $8 million, is designed by DEIMLING Architecture & Interior Design from Ottawa and built by Grant Marion Construction of Cornwall. It will replace the old Ontario SPCA animal center in Cornwall, aiming to provide improved services.

The Ontario government has partnered with the Webequie First Nation to accelerate the construction of a road to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire area. Nearly $40 million will be provided to Webequie First Nation to build a community centre with an arena and to rebuild its recently burned-down airport terminal.

The BumbleBee Initiative is a collaborative effort in Ottawa aimed at improving the connection between housing and health, particularly focusing on substance use, mental illness, and homelessness. This initiative was developed by Ottawa Community Housing, Options Housing, Ottawa Salus, and the Gignul Non-Profit Housing Corporation. It seeks to address the intertwined nature of housing needs and healthcare requirements by creating a combined approach to these challenges.

The Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) recognizes leaders and organizations who are driving change in the construction industry. The recipients of the 2025 awards embody leadership, innovation, and a dedication to equity. These awardees showcase the evolving nature of inclusion and excellence within the Canadian construction sector.

A coalition of key organizations in the housing sector is urging the federal, provincial, and local governments in Ontario to collaborate on strategies to ease the residential construction industry's challenges. They recommend reducing construction costs, lowering taxes on new homes, adopting innovative approaches, and expediting approval processes. The coalition is also pushing for modernization of outdated tax regulations. Their suggestions aim to alleviate what is being termed as a housing emergency in the province.

The City of Toronto and CreateTO are collaborating with Collecdev-Markee on a new rental project in midtown Toronto. The development will transform a former Toronto Water office building into 494 rental homes at 275 Merton St. This initiative highlights the reuse of city-owned land for residential purposes.

Bird Construction Inc. has signed a Development Phase Agreement with Infrastructure Ontario and William Osler Health System for the Phase 2 redevelopment of Peel Memorial Hospital. This follows Bird's selection as the preferred proponent in September. The agreement marks the beginning of the development phase for this project.