The Atlantic Construction and Transportation Journal: News

Harbour Bridge repairs underway

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 10:37:00 GMT

Harbour Bridge repairs underway

NB's green building policy

EDITED BY STAFF — Thu, 8 Jul 2010 10:32:00 GMT

New Brunswick has introduced a Green Building Policy intended to reduce significantly the energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of government buildings.

Violators of building code, fire safety laws facing stiff fines

By CHRIS HAYES — Thu, 8 Jul 2010 10:32:00 GMT

Fines have increased sharply in Nova Scotia for violations of building code and fire safety laws.

New guide for energy-efficient buildings

EDITED BY STAFF — Thu, 8 Jul 2010 10:32:00 GMT

Efficiency New Brunswick has released a new guide to make it easier to design and build energy-efficient commercial buildings.

Marine Atlantic forum draws 60 people

By CLIFF WELLS — Thu, 8 Jul 2010 10:47:00 GMT

Until Marine Atlantic is run from Port aux Basques (Newfoundland & Labrador) the service may not improve according to a former board member.

CBRM votes $2M for harbour dredging

BY ERIN POTTIE — Thu, 8 Jul 2010 10:48:00 GMT

The Cape Breton Regional Municipality corporate services committee has approved a $2-million contribution to dredge Sydney harbour, provided the project receives capital support from Nova Scotia and Ottawa.

Passenger traffic up 49 per cent in airport authority's first decade

By EDITORIAL STAFF — Thu, 8 Jul 2010 10:48:00 GMT

The Charlottetown Airport Authority celebrated a milestone year Tuesday night (May 11) with the release of its 2009 annual report during the authority’s annual meeting.