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HHCA Construction News – August 2025

2025-08-05T19:29:37+00:00

HHCA August 2025 Newsletter The August newsletter has lots of Construction News to keep you up to date! Inside this newsletter you'll find an important update on the NEW AED requirements on construction sites and a new Employer Portal for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program has launched. Things at the office remain quiet but registration remains open for the Young Leaders Group Summer Social on August 14 and we have opened registration for the Women in Construction Group's 9 & Dine on September 17 with the West End Home Builders Association - space is limited! Planning continues for our next [...]

HHCA Construction News – August 20252025-08-05T19:29:37+00:00

PM Carney pitches new steel plan in Hamilton

2026-06-01T15:30:21+00:00

PM Carney announces new steel plan - but is it enough? On the floor of a Hamilton steel facility, workers and management are acutely feeling the pressures of global overcapacity and cross-border tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Hamilton yesterday, highlighting the importance of the region’s steelworkers in any national response. Walt Koppelaar, executive vice-president of Walters Group Inc., welcomed the multipronged federal package announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday, but said the government needs to go further and shut the door on fabricated steel imports from “bad actors.” Carney unveiled the plan at Walters’ Rymal Road East facility, using the [...]

PM Carney pitches new steel plan in Hamilton2026-06-01T15:30:21+00:00

HHCA Construction News – July 2025

2025-07-09T17:41:05+00:00

HHCA July 2025 Newsletter The July newsletter has lots of Construction News to keep you up to date! Inside this newsletter you'll find an important update from the Region of Halton on their Health & Safety practices for construction tenders. In addition, you'll find a complimentary guide to Climate Governance from the Canadian Construction Association and registration has opened for the YLG Summer Social on August 14 - we hope to see you there! While everyone is busy constructing, the HHCA is doing all of the "behind the scenes" stuff including plans for the HHCA Golf Day on August [...]

HHCA Construction News – July 20252025-07-09T17:41:05+00:00

Guide to Climate Change & Governance in Construction

2025-06-25T14:29:25+00:00

Building resilience: A guide to climate change & governance for Canada’s construction sector As climate change intensifies across Canada, a new report released by the Canada Climate Law Initiative (CCLI) and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is calling on the construction sector to embed climate resilience into their core governance. Building resilience: A guide to climate governance for Canada’s construction sector provides a practical roadmap to help industry leaders address growing climate risks across the entire construction value chain. With nearly 30 per cent of the country’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions linked to construction, companies within Canada’s construction industry can play [...]

Guide to Climate Change & Governance in Construction2025-06-25T14:29:25+00:00

HHCA Construction News – June 2025

2025-06-02T16:00:11+00:00

HHCA June 2025 Newsletter The June newsletter is FULL of Construction News! Things have become calm at the office but it seems like there is a lot happening in the local construction industry and beyond! Inside this month's newsletter you'll find news updates on some new and proposed Ontario legislation, an update on the Hamilton LRT AND news that the City of Hamilton has surpassed $1B in construction value for building permits issued. In addition, you'll find details on the complimentary learning opportunity on June 11 on using AI to monitor material pricing and assessing risk on your projects. [...]

HHCA Construction News – June 20252025-06-02T16:00:11+00:00

Ontario Protecting Workers on Construction Sites

2025-05-27T15:04:13+00:00

Province proposing changes that would improve access to defibrillators at construction sites The Ontario government will soon introduce first-in-Canada changes that will, if passed, create safer workplaces for construction workers by requiring automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) at construction sites. This builds on the lifesaving changes introduced in 2022 that require naloxone kits in at-risk workplaces. “Our government is protecting Ontario workers that are building our province by requiring AEDs on construction sites,” said David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. “Our skilled workers are at the centre of our government's plan to build highways, energy and key [...]

Ontario Protecting Workers on Construction Sites2025-05-27T15:04:13+00:00

City surpasses $1B in construction value in record time

2025-05-26T20:28:00+00:00

City surpasses $1 billion in construction value in record time! The City of Hamilton reached a significant milestone on April 30, 2025, surpassing $1 billion in total construction value for building permits issued since the start of the year. This marks the earliest point in the calendar year the City has ever hit this benchmark. “Hamilton’s momentum is undeniable. With a clear focus on strategic development, we’re creating new housing, supporting economic growth, and laying the foundation for a more inclusive, livable city. At the same time, we recognize the challenges that remain — from housing affordability to gaps [...]

City surpasses $1B in construction value in record time2025-05-26T20:28:00+00:00

Ontario Takes Next Step to Build Hamilton LRT

2025-05-23T14:05:12+00:00

Ontario is taking the next step to build the Hamilton LRT The Ontario government has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the first package of civil and utility work for the Hamilton LRT. This marks another milestone in the province’s plan to protect Ontario by building transit, reducing gridlock, and creating thousands of good-paying jobs in one of Ontario’s fastest-growing cities. “Today, we’re one step closer to getting shovels in the ground on this critical transit project that will connect thousands of residents in Hamilton to good jobs and housing, while protecting Ontario workers in the face of [...]

Ontario Takes Next Step to Build Hamilton LRT2025-05-23T14:05:12+00:00

Building Faster and Smarter in Ontario

2025-05-12T14:02:52+00:00

Ontario Getting Homes and Infrastructure Built Faster and Smarter Today, May 12, 2025, Ontario is introducing the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 to help speed up the construction of new homes and infrastructure, including by streamlining development processes and reducing costs in close partnership with municipalities. The province is also increasing its historic investment in housing-enabling infrastructure by adding $400 million in immediate funding to the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) and Municipal Housing Infrastructure Fund (MHIP) for a total of nearly $2.3 billion over four years across the HEWSF and the MHIP. “We are taking [...]

Building Faster and Smarter in Ontario2025-05-12T14:02:52+00:00

HHCA Construction News – May 2025

2025-05-01T15:00:08+00:00

HHCA May 2025 Newsletter The May newsletter is FULL of Construction News! Things have become slightly less busy at the office but it seems like there is a lot happening in the local construction industry and beyond! Inside this month's newsletter you'll find an update on the City of Burlington's Building Permit fees, City of Hamilton Stormwater Fee estimator tool and some Tariff Resources courtesy of the provincial government. In addition, you'll find details on the complimentary networking and learning opportunity on May 13 hosted by the Young Leaders Group, a complimentary Excess Soils seminar presented by Envision Consultants [...]

HHCA Construction News – May 20252025-05-01T15:00:08+00:00

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