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Toronto Infrastructure Update: Billy Bishop Expansion Rejected as Yonge North Subway Extension Gains Momentum

Two recent project updates highlight the changing priorities shaping the city’s built environment: the federal government has rejected proposals to expand Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, while the Yonge North Subway Extension has reached an important construction milestone with completion of its tunnel launch shaft excavation.…

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The Difficulty of Hiring Construction Claims and Disputes Experts in Canada

Hiring construction claims and disputes experts in Canada is becoming increasingly challenging. As construction projects become larger, more complex and more commercially pressured, the demand for experienced claims, cost, damages, project controls and expert witness professionals continues to grow.…

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Living and Working in Canada for QS, Construction, Engineering and Claims Professionals

For UK-based professionals considering relocation, Canada offers a combination of career progression, competitive salaries, and clear immigration pathways. At Maxim Recruitment, we regularly support candidates exploring construction contractor and engineering and cost consultancy roles across the Canadian market.…

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Professional Construction Talent Acquisition in Competitive Canada

This article outlines how Maxim Recruitment supports Canadian construction employers through long-term recruitment partnerships, rather than reactive hiring. It explains how a combination of sector specialism, market insight and responsive recruitment support from us can helps employers compete for high-quality talent in tight labour markets.…

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Why Project Schedulers Are in High Demand Across Canada

Project Schedulers have become indispensable across Canada. Their ability to create clarity, manage timelines and keep cross-functional teams aligned is often the difference between a successful project and one that falls behind so it is important to understand the depth and impact of this role.…

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Industry News

Refresco, GB NRG, plan UK's largest rooftop solar

Beverage supplier Refresco has partnered with GB NRG to install 21.5MWp of rooftop solar, including the UK's largest rooftop solar installation.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 October, 08:50

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Lucion adds new build energy assessment

Lucion Survey has appointed Kyle Jones as principal building performance consultant, to deliver a new in-house New Build Energy Assessment service.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 October, 08:43

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Peri adds HS&E training

Peri UK is offering the mandatory Health, Safety and Environment Operatives test alongside its CISRS-accredited scaffolding course or formwork training.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 October, 08:37

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Xeden to use Cats for solar

Xeden Energy has ordered its first Cat excavators from Finning UK & Ireland, to support work on ground-mounted solar projects.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 October, 08:29

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Willmott Dixon, Cityheart JV picked for Welsh regeneration

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council and Torfaen County Borough Council have appointed a Willmott Dixon Developments and Cityheart joint venture to help unlock regeneration, investment and development opportunities across South East Wales.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 30 October, 08:23

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