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Monthly Archives: January 2024

Final budget, completion date still uncertain for Hamilton LRT

2024-02-08T19:32:43+00:00

Final budget, completion date still uncertain for Hamilton LRT Metrolinx executive told HHCA's Construction Forecast audience last week the agency is making solid progress on its Hamilton LRT project version 2.0 with early works begun and significant details now nailed down, but two big ones still unconfirmed – cost and completion date. Jason Fellen, vice-president for Hamilton light rail transit for the agency, offered members of the Hamilton-Halton Construction Association an update on the complex 14-kilometre project during the HHCA’s 2024 forecast event. Fellen told the Hamilton builders Metrolinx has chosen to proceed with an Alliance model for package [...]

Final budget, completion date still uncertain for Hamilton LRT2024-02-08T19:32:43+00:00

Government of Canada support will help produce affordable housing solutions

2024-01-18T14:19:16+00:00

More affordable (modular) housing coming to Hamilton with the support of the Government of Canada The Government of Canada announced a $2.5-million investment towards the growth of BECC Modular, a manufacturing company providing turn-key modular homes for affordable housing projects and commercial properties. BECC Modular is coming up with innovative and affordable solutions to increase Canadian housing inventory. Through this investment, BECC will adopt more efficient steel frame manufacturing capabilities for modular home construction. As a result, the company is expected to produce up to 2,200 modular structures per year for single and multi-story buildings across Canada and abroad. [...]

Government of Canada support will help produce affordable housing solutions2024-01-18T14:19:16+00:00

SucroCan Sourcing and HOPA to build Canada’s largest sugar refinery in Hamilton!

2024-05-02T15:42:06+00:00

Hamilton is proud to be chosen as the home for Canada’s largest sugar refinery! HAMILTON, ON – SucroCan Sourcing LLC, a growing integrated sugar refiner, has announced a massive construction project in Hamilton, its plans to build Canada’s largest sugar refinery at the Port of Hamilton, Ontario, on lands owned by HOPA Ports (Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority). The new refinery will be the largest in Canada, with an expected future annual refining capacity of 1 million metric tonnes, representing an estimated investment of $135 million CAD. “HOPA Ports is thrilled to be working with SucroCan to make this historic investment [...]

SucroCan Sourcing and HOPA to build Canada’s largest sugar refinery in Hamilton!2024-05-02T15:42:06+00:00

City of Burlington secures $21M for Affordable Housing

2024-01-16T14:47:40+00:00

More Affordable Housing heading to Burlington! On January 15 the Government of Canada and the City of Burlington announced a $21 million agreement to encourage more affordable homes for Burlington, built faster. The announcement was attended by the Honourable Minister Karina Gould, MP for Oakville North – Burlington Pam Damoff, Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and Deputy Mayor of Housing, Burlington Ward 4 Councillor Shawna Stolte. The funding is through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). HAF is an application-based program that provides funding directly to municipalities across the country to incentivize and support [...]

City of Burlington secures $21M for Affordable Housing2024-01-16T14:47:40+00:00

January Newsletter

2024-01-03T15:05:49+00:00

January 2024 Newsletter Happy New Year from the HHCA! The start of a new year is always exciting, and we have a lot of great things planned! Our Construction Forecast is coming up later this month, members are applying for safety awards, and the Young Leaders Group have a Talk scheduled for mid-February. Some new and proposed legislative changes have been announced in the industry, prompt payment resources are available, and the CEBA loan repayment deadline has been extended. Read the HHCA newsletter now! Read the newsletter here!

January Newsletter2024-01-03T15:05:49+00:00

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