Articles from Construct Connect Canada

Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated provided an update on the progress of the Québec Bridge rehabilitation project, after taking over management in November 2024. The report highlights the advancements made in the six months since the federal government transferred the responsibilities to them. The iconic bridge is undergoing significant improvements under JCCBI's supervision.

A newly constructed public square in Montreal, named Place des Montrealaises, is currently lined with orange construction cones due to safety concerns. Reports have emerged of people tripping and sustaining injuries in the area, despite its design aiming to celebrate notable Montreal women with a meadow-like atmosphere. The situation underscores potential issues in the project's execution or design that need addressing to ensure public safety.

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced that Canadian steel and aluminum will be prioritized for national infrastructure and defense projects. This decision comes amidst threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose additional tariffs on these materials. Joly's comments followed a summit with aluminum industry leaders in Montreal. The Canadian government is closely monitoring the situation as they await further actions from the US administration.

Residential construction workers in Quebec have gone on strike after negotiations failed between labor representatives and the Association des professionnels de la construction et de l'habitation du Québec. Despite the Association's final offer, a resolution was not reached, leading to the strike action that began at midnight.

A recent report by a shareholder advocacy group suggests that reviving a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project in Quebec's Saguenay region would be costly and unlikely to be profitable. The report comes amidst renewed interest in new pipelines across Canada, driven by economic threats from the U.S. Despite these interests, the demand for LNG in Europe has decreased by 18% between 2022 and 2024, which challenges the project’s viability.

Quebec police have initiated a criminal negligence investigation following a fatal incident at a construction site north of Montreal, where retaining walls collapsed. This tragic event resulted in the death of one worker and injuries to two others; additionally, a woman was treated for shock when a mobile office fell into an excavated area. The investigation aims to determine any legal responsibilities related to this preventable incident. It underscores the critical importance of safety standards in construction sites to prevent similar tragedies.

The article discusses two towers in downtown Montreal with differing trajectories. One is a former commercial office building deemed too complex for residential conversion, while the other is a 23-storey tower in the redeveloped Radio-Canada plaza, set to be repurposed. These towers highlight the challenges and strategies involved in urban redevelopment.

The iconic Place Versailles shopping center in Montreal's east end is set for a major transformation as part of a $2.2 billion project, starting potentially in 2026. The project aims to proceed without interrupting the current commercial activities. This redevelopment was discussed during the Sommet de l’Est event organized by the Chambre. Kevin Robinson, a representative of the owners, affirmed this timeline.