A utility locate is of little value unless it is both timely and reliable. In recent years, there have been growing concerns by all stakeholders on both sides of the Canada US border, about the perceived increase in the number and duration of late locate responses.

LSAW addresses the need to keep our locators safe on the job. Take the opportunity during this week to acknowledge the locators you work with and let them know how much you appreciate the difficult, challenging, and sometimes dangerous work they do protecting our underground utilities.

• Enrolled in a post-secondary institution for the upcoming academic year
• A citizen or permanent resident of Canada
• Located in a community near TC Energy's operations or projects
• Would benefit from supplementary education funding

It will be months before federal regulators either approve or deny Rogers Communications’ proposal to purchase Calgary-based Shaw Communications. In the meantime, many opinions will be expressed, pro and con, largely focused on the implications for Canadian consumers.

Money is slated to fund projects for clean water, broadband, public transit, clean energy, trade and transportation.

The construction industry has been in the spotlight forever when it comes to carbon emissions. Construction accounts for almost 1/3rd of global energy consumption, and thus is responsible for the same amount of carbon dioxide emissions.

Historically, light detection and ranging was used by utility engineers to aid in the design of transmission lines. The use of this technology has since been expanded to other areas that needed the same level of detail and accuracy, including substations.

When you design and build a fiber optic network, the goal is to have it work properly with the communications networks you need.

Constructing a tunnel is one of the most challenging parts of an infrastructure project and as such, it is important that their progress continues on schedule. With so many variables, including local geology and the weather, it is important to maximize the performance and reliability of supporting systems, such as dewatering pumping systems.

With more and more people choosing to flee Toronto as the health crisis continues, nearby cities and towns are seeing a surge of interest from people who want more space for cheaper now that many downtown offices — along with some of the businesses and amenities that have made T.O. attractive — are shuttered for the foreseeable future.

While the construction industry is often considered a laggard in terms of digitization, some companies are taking technology and innovation to the next level.

Construction workers could start to receive their COVID-19 vaccines in June after a classification of essential workers who cannot work from home was expanded to include construction.

The COVID-19 pandemic and its attendant effect on markets and commercial activity is presenting a range of challenges to the engineering and construction (E&C) industry.

HGTV personality, Kate Campbell is partnering up with Ontario One Call to help spread important utility safety messages and raise awareness.