Welcome to this week’s edition of the News Round Up published by Construction Links Network. Happy Thanksgiving to all the loyal members and subscribers in Canada. I am grateful for your support, feedback and encouragement.

Top news stories in this edition include Canadian Construction Association’s statement on interprovincial trade barriers – advocating reciprocity and the free movement of construction materials, services and personnel within Canada. Also, AWWA and IAPMO have developed a guide to help building managers address water system stagnation as we slowly emerge from the COVID-19 crisis. You can download this guide on the Construction Links Network website.

There are more news items below for your interest and reading pleasure. 

Thanks for subscribing and have a successful week.

Best Regards,

Arnie Gess, President and Publisher
Construction Links Network

Construction firms highlight need to tackle systemic racism in their industry

Command Alkon to acquire Trimble’s construction logistics business

Construction starts on The Wedge – an award-winning tower in Victoria

CRSI releases digital version of popular Design Guide on the ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete

Plan would see former Ledo Hotel in Sudbury redeveloped into $40M tower

Stantec joins 10-year, $260-million Arctic research project

Zibi to become National Capital Region’s first carbon-neutral community

Designing and Manufacturing a Custom Cabinet With L-Block Shield and Cave

Kryton Blog: Waterproofing Membranes – Should You Use Them?

From highways to high-rises, engineering analysis may drive new uses for automotive steel

Statistics Canada – Investment in building construction increased 5.0% to $16.0 billion in August

Minto Communities GTA is awarded prestigious EnerQuality Award for the first high-rise air leakage testing pilot program in Ontario

New Brands Support Construction Entertainment and Equipment Sales

New Guide Addresses Stagnant Water in Buildings with Low Occupancy

Using Tech to Attract Talent

Climate change threatens Canada’s dams – but who’s keeping track?

Is your Payroll a Nightmare? Leave the nightmares for Halloween!

Construction companies, foreman fined after workplace accident leaves PEI employee severely disabled

Indigenous group launch $4B lawsuit over huge hydro power project

Government of Ontario appoints Skilled Trades Panel for a nine-month term

Parkland County students building duplex in immersive learning program

Construction starts on new Amazon fulfillment centre in Ajax

AEOS Consulting is now part of BIM One cementing Canada-wide expertise

Building cost-effective, timely and sustainable infrastructure

EVAC+CHAIR®: Designing a Lifeboat for Skyscrapers

Canadian Construction Association statement on interprovincial trade barriers

From hydrogen fuel-cells to giant airbags, construction and roadworks are changing

“Green” cement pour yields concrete results