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Work begins on Calabogie Generating Station
A $180-million project west of Ottawa will see the construction of an all-new electrical generating station that will more than double the output of its predecessor.
May LFS data shows slow recovery
About 11 percent of those 5.5 million workers who lost jobs or were displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic got back to work in May. Construction added nearly 74,000 jobs after losing more than 300,000 in April.
DPI Construction Management hires COVID consultant
DPI Construction Management has hired Dr. Elaine Chin of the Innovation Health Group to advise on workplace safety and employee wellness as they pertain to COVID-19.
SNC-Lavalin, OPG complete work on Darlington nuclear Unit 2
Unit 2 at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station was reconnected to the electricity grid late last week. Work on the refurbishment of Unit 3 is expected to begin later this month.
Windsor permit values drop 13 percent in May
A significant proportion of the permits issued for construction were in the residential sector. May’s combined total reached $28.1 million.