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January 6, 2009
Vanbots begins work on Thompson Rivers University’s House of Learning
The $22 million project will meet LEED gold standards and will be built by Vanbots. Completion is scheduled for summer 2010.
December 30, 2008
City of Thompson plans new water treatment plant
The City of Thompson is planning a new water treatment plantto serve the Thompson Regional Airport and future growth in the north side of the city.
December 16, 2008
Quadrangle Architects begins working drawings for new phase of Downtown Markham development
Quadrangle Architects Ltd. has begun the working drawings for condominium buildings Block E and F at the Downtown Markham development.
December 15, 2008
Pratt & Whitney plans $575.3 million investment in Quebec construction
Pratt & Whitney Canada intends to invest $575.3 million in construction projects in Quebec.
December 15, 2008
Dickinson & Hicks Architects Inc complete preliminary designs for One Elizabeth Place
Dickinson & Hicks Architects Inc. have completed the preliminary designs for One Elizabeth Place in Orangeville.
December 15, 2008
Peter Archer & Associates begin site plan designs for Shelburne retail development
Peter Archer & Associates have begun the site plan designs for a 10-building retail development in Shelburne, Ontario.
December 15, 2008
FRAM Building Group seeks subtrade pricing for Stouffville Creek Retirement Residence
FRAM Building Group is seeking pricing from landscaping, interior and exterior trim and washroom accessory trades for an $11.6 million retirement residence located at 40 Freel Lane in Whitchurch-Stouffville.
December 15, 2008
FRAM Building Group seeks subtrade pricing for Four Elms Retirement Residence
FRAM Building Group is seeking subtrade pricing from painting, wallpaper and wall covering, miscellaneous metal, high-rise masonry, cabinetry cocking and all Division 10 trades.
December 15, 2008
MHBC Planning Inc. seeks municipal approvals for Innisfil commercial centre
MHBC Planning Inc. is seeking various municipal approvals for a commercial centre at Innisfil Beach Road and the 20th Sideroad in Innisfil.
December 15, 2008
Designs for new Corrections Canada office set to begin
Correctional Service Canada has set the design schedule for a new regional headquarters’ office, to be located at Sir John A. MacDonald Boulevard and Union Street in Kingston, Ontario.
December 15, 2008
Marcon Construction will build Harrison Pointe Congregate Care Residence
After a lengthy public review process, Langley’s long awaited seniors care facility is close to breaking ground.
December 15, 2008
Durwest Construction wins contract to build new facility at Royal Roads University
The British Columbia provincial government’s promise to provide funding for Royal Roads University’s new academic building is coming to fruition.
December 15, 2008
Revelstoke School District moves ahead with plans for two new schools
Revelstoke will receive a new secondary school with a capacity of 475 students. As well, a new K-7 school will replace two existing schools that have reached their age limit.
December 15, 2008
Lark Group ready to break ground on assisted living complex
The joint design by Matti Saar Architecture and Wensley Architecture includes 164 units with communal dining facilities and nurses stations on each floor, a main level library, a craft room, a chapel, and recreational facilities.
December 15, 2008
Project team selected for new Whitehorse correctional facility
The architecture firm of Kobayashi & Zedda Architects have teamed with DGBK Architects to design the 40,000-square-foot Whitehorse correctional facility.
December 15, 2008
Rafael + Bigauskas Architect completes designs for 520 Steeles West development
Rafael + Bigauskas Architect Inc. has completed the preliminary designs for 520 Steeles Avenue West in Vaughan. The $10 million development consists of 208 units in six structures.
December 15, 2008
Haastown Holdings ready to accept subtrade pricing for Waterscape phase one
Haastown Holdings is now accepting pricing from finishing trades for phase one of the Waterscape condominium project in Cambridge, Ontario.
December 15, 2008
Adamson Associates Architects prepares preliminary designs for Britannia Farmlands complex
Adamson Associates Architects are preparing the preliminary designs for an office and retail complex at Highway 10, Hurontario Street and Bristol Road in Mississauga, called Britannia Farmlands.
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- City of Thompson plans new water treatment plant (Dec 30, 2008)
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