Forma Steel Introduces Wakefield Bridge Steel Shingles to Western Canada
Forma Steel has officially launched Wakefield Bridge® Steel Shingles, a premium metal roofing solution engineered for Canadian climates and manufactured by Ideal Roofing in Ontario. This innovative product blends the classic appearance of traditional shingles with the superior performance and longevity…
Lifetime and DiamondCorp Break Ground on Q Tower in Toronto
Lifetime Developments and DiamondCorp are moving forward with Q Tower, a landmark 60-storey residential project set to transform Toronto’s waterfront at 200 Queens Quay West. With a projected construction cost exceeding $640 million and over $295 million in city-building contributions, Q…
Canada’s Building Construction Investment Climbs 9.7% in November
Statistics Canada reports that Canada’s building construction investment surged 9.7% in November, reaching $24.5 billion, according to new data reflecting ongoing growth in both residential and non-residential sectors. This increase aligns with October’s 14.9% rise in building permits, highlighting a lag…
ICBA Forecasts Strong Year for Alberta Construction in 2026
Alberta’s construction sector is poised for a strong and stable year in 2026, according to the latest Alberta Construction Monitor published by ICBA Alberta. With real GDP expected to grow by 2.3% and unemployment projected to decline to 6.7%, Alberta is…
PCL Honoured to be One of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2026
PCL Construction is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for 2026. This will mark the seventh consecutive year the company has made this prestigious list, selected by the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project. One of PCL Construction’s core priorities is investing…
Suffolk Construction Recovered Its Schedule by 42 Days with ALICE
Featured in a recent industry article, Suffolk shared that the schedule is the strongest predictor of project success and how ALICE’s Schedule Insights Agent helped them act quickly to save 42 days in the schedule. When external equipment delays threatened a…
Powering Progress: KEITH at the Energy Progress & Innovation Conference
KEITH Manufacturing Co. will join more than 200 exhibitors at the Energy Progress & Innovation Conference, January 27–29 in Bismarck, North Dakota. Visit us to learn how KEITH® WALKING FLOOR® conveying systems support biomass energy operations, including reliable bins that meter…
Primary Framing is the Skeleton Under Every Steel Building
The arrival of steel I-beams forms the initial major stage of construction, and it is one of the most important phases of building installation. Let’s take a look at various types of primary framing Double Black Construction typically installs, how they…
Everything You Need to Know About Hand Warmers
From how they work and what they are made of to their environmental impact and everything in between, we uncover what you need to know about hand warmers. Winter is coming, and staying warm should be at the top of your…
Cooper Equipment Rentals Appoints Brian Spilak as Chief Executive Officer, Doug Dougherty to Transition to Executive Chair
Cooper Equipment Rentals announces the appointment of Brian Spilak as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2026. Brian will succeed Doug Dougherty, who will transition to the role of Executive Chair of the Board of Directors on the same date, as…
Cooper Equipment Rentals Partners with Skyjack to Launch New Golden Equipment Campaign in Support of Local Community Initiatives
Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited, a full-service Canadian construction equipment rental company, has partnered with Skyjack to launch 9 new golden telehandlers, a gold trench shield, and a golden pump as part of the 5th annual Golden Equipment campaign, which raises money…
Unions Sign MOU to Build Calgary-to-Banff Passenger Rail Project
Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU), Building Trades of Alberta (BTA), and Friends of Calgary Airport–Banff Rail (CABR) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance construction of the Calgary Airport–Downtown–Bow Valley–Banff passenger rail system. This major infrastructure initiative is…
Hanwha and Fermeuse Energy Partner on Major Newfoundland LNG Project
Hanwha Group has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Fermeuse Energy to jointly advance the Newfoundland and Labrador LNG development project in Canada. This major partnership positions Hanwha as a long-term strategic collaborator in Canada’s energy sector while supporting…
CLAS Expands SHARP Program to Support Tradeswomen Facing Workplace Harassment
The Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS) is expanding its SHARP Workplaces program with $1.5 million in renewed federal funding to support workers in British Columbia who experience workplace sexual harassment, with a new focus on women in the construction industry. [mo-optin-form…
CCSC Releases Critical Risks Guideline to Reduce Construction Fatalities
The Canadian Construction Safety Council (CCSC) has released its Critical Risks Guideline, a comprehensive framework designed to reduce serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) across the construction industry. Developed through collaboration among Canada’s leading construction firms, the guideline promotes transparency, shared responsibility,…