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Field Notes in OpenSpace makes it easy to capture detailed information about your project and send it to the right person—on the jobsite or in the office. Customers use Field Notes to keep track of observations, flag issues, streamline punch lists,…

You don’t need a lifetime’s worth of experience to realize that construction is rife with risk. Worker accidents, materials shortages, weather delays, environmental regulations, and payment disputes are all common risks in construction projects. These factors all play a role in…

Mary Van Buren, president of the Canadian Construction Association, critiques Canada’s approach to the housing crisis, emphasizing the lack of discussion on the necessary infrastructure for new homes. She points out the oversight in not considering the infrastructure investment needed alongside…

An investigation by the City of Edmonton revealed that the construction of Castledowns Pointe, a condo building evacuated due to structural issues, did not match the original design drawings. This finding aligns with an earlier engineer’s report indicating the building was…

The proposed “Strawberry Hill Future Growth Node” in Halifax aims to transform the area with 14 multi-use buildings housing 3,656 units, alongside new roads, parklands, and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure. Submitted by Fathom Studio for Dynamic Properties Co. Ltd., the plan focuses on…

A stalled luxury condo project in Toronto’s Forest Hill neighborhood highlights the broader issue of delayed multi-residential developments contributing to the city’s housing shortage. Originally a single-family home, the property was demolished in 2017 for a four-story condo project that has…

The cost for completing the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant in Metro Vancouver has risen to $3.86 billion. Originally set for completion in 2020 with a $500 million budget, delays and legal issues with the contractor have significantly increased costs. Now…

At a major Burnaby condo development by Onni Group, WorkSafeBC has imposed fines due to construction debris falls that posed serious risks. CapWest Forming Ltd. was fined for an incident where a shoring post fell from the 62nd to the 6th…

Construction has started on the new Vancouver Art Gallery, showcasing Coast Salish art with a facade designed by local Indigenous artists. This large-scale, nine-level project, designed by Herzog & de Meuron, aims to be a space of protection and representation, incorporating…

The Alberta government reaffirmed its commitment to the arts in the latest budget by announcing increased funding for the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. Arts and Culture Minister Tanya Fir announced a $103 million investment over seven years for the renovation…

A look at the world of Construction Technology – by Arnie Gess, publisher of Construction Links Network. Calling All Construction Tech Enthusiasts! Do you have the latest scoop in construction technology? Submit your news releases to us! Don’t miss the Tuesday deadline each…

Introducing ControlQore, a groundbreaking expense management platform specifically designed for the construction industry. Founded by construction industry veterans, ControlQore addresses the unique financial complexities faced daily by construction companies. The announcement also includes the unveiling of a new self-onboarding feature and…

The concept of modular housing, employing pre-assembled components for quicker, more sustainable construction, is experiencing varied adoption rates globally. Despite its potential to address housing shortages efficiently, challenges such as financial investment in factories, market fluctuations, and conservative industry attitudes have…

Join, the collaborative project delivery platform now used by >50% of the ENR Top 30 GCs, recently announced that experienced industry leader Jason Brenner has joined the company in support of its mission to make construction projects–and the process of building them–more collaborative…

Dusty Robotics, maker of the FieldPrint Platform, a complete BIM-to-field solution designed to reduce construction risk by ensuring all contractors are building off the same information, has been named to Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024.…