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City preparing Main Street reconstruction plans

A major roadwork project proposal that would see the traffic capacity on a part of Main Street reduced to make way for cycling lanes will

Bids open for Macdonald-Cartier Bridge sidewalk repairs

Construction

Local construction firms have the chance to bid on an interprovincial sidewalk repair project worth up to $1 million. The sidewalk on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge,

Clearwater wins $750K roundabout contract

Construction

A construction company based out of the Greater Toronto Area has won a contract with the City of Ottawa to build a roundabout in Barrhaven

Bids open for Parliament Hill slope stabilization work

Construction

The federal government is seeking contractors to rebuild a wall along Parliament Hill’s west slope and perform related construction work. The information is contained within

Ottawa housing starts to fall 13.7% in 2013: CMHC

Residential

Housing starts in Ottawa and Gatineau will fall year-over-year in 2013, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., in line with national numbers. The

NCC opens bids for real estate management services

Non-Residential

Local property management firms have an opportunity to bid on managing commercial, multi-residential and land rental properties from the National Capital Commission. The vast list

Early light-rail construction begins downtown

Construction

A preliminary stage of LRT construction began Sunday around the University of Ottawa campus in a step likely to cause headaches for commuters. Passengers on

Brookfield wins $338M federal property management contract

Non-Residential

Brookfield Johnson Controls said it has landed a contract with Public Works to manage more than five million square feet of government space at Tunney’s

Construction permits up 74.4%

Construction

Construction intentions in the month of April hit a five-year high in 2013, according to municipal records. The total value of construction permits issued by

Home prices up slightly in Ottawa in May: Teranet

Residential

Home prices in Ottawa inched up again in May, according to a survey of prices in the area, continuing the trend of mostly small monthly