ConTech Weekly: Smarter Construction Starts Here – No. 173
by Arnie Gess, president of Construction Links Network Construction technology is moving beyond experimentation and into everyday execution. This week, we’re seeing AI enter construction contract workflows, fabrication technology reshape data center delivery, drones expand their role on jobsites, and connected platforms improve…
Graham Awarded Calgary Green Line Elevated Guideway Project
Graham has been awarded the Elevated Guideway at 114 Avenue and Barlow Trail S.E. as General Contractor, expanding its work with the City of Calgary on the Green Line LRT program. The project will construct approximately 570 metres of elevated guideway…
Graham Completes O2 Metrotown Wellness-Focused Development in Burnaby
Graham has completed O2 Metrotown in Burnaby, British Columbia, a wellness-focused residential development designed around principles of the WELL Building Standard. Serving as Construction Manager/General Contractor, Graham supported the project from preconstruction and concept design development through City of Burnaby approvals…
Command Alkon Appoints Tim Oakes as Chief Technology Officer
Command Alkon has appointed Tim Oakes as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), expanding his leadership role across the company’s technology, engineering, product and platform portfolio serving the heavy building materials industry. Oakes to Lead Technology Strategy and Engineering As CTO, Oakes will…
Nine National Organizations Unite to Assess Canada’s Local Infrastructure
Canadian Infrastructure Coalition Targets Growing Repair Backlog Nine national organizations representing municipalities, construction, engineering, transit, public works, asset management and other infrastructure sectors have launched the Canadian Infrastructure Report Card (CIRC) Coalition to strengthen understanding of Canada’s local infrastructure needs. The…
Ring of Fire Road Construction Advances with Major Northern Ontario Upgrades
Ontario Advances Ring of Fire Road Infrastructure Ontario and Aroland First Nation are moving forward with major upgrades to the Anaconda and Painter Lake roads, an important component of Ontario’s accelerated plan to build all-season road connections to the Ring of…
CFIB Calls for Simpler Tariff Relief for Canadian Small Businesses
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the federal government to simplify and expand tariff relief for Canadian small businesses, warning that current support programs may be too complex or restrictive for many companies affected by the Canada-U.S.…
Cascadia Wildfire Resistant Windows Win 2026 Window + Door Award
Cascadia Windows & Doors has received a 2026 Window + Door Award for Most Innovative Window for its Universal Series™ Wildfire Resistant (WFR) Windows, recognizing technology designed to combine wildfire resilience with high-performance energy efficiency, durability and design flexibility. Canada’s First…
Geo Week Opens GEO Empower Scholarship Applications for 2027
Geo Week has opened applications for its 2027 GEO Empower Event Scholarship, an initiative designed to support university students interested in using geospatial, surveying, mapping and 3D technologies to create positive social and environmental impact. Now in its third year, the…
Commercial UAV Expo 2026 Brings Global Drone Industry to Las Vegas
Commercial UAV Expo 2026 Arrives at a Pivotal Time for Drones Commercial UAV Expo 2026 will bring more than 3,700 drone industry professionals and 240+ exhibitors to Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, September 1–3. Attendees from all 50 U.S. states and…
How Cooper Connect helps control equipment and rental costs
Are you ready to take control of your equipment rentals? 3 ways Cooper Connect helps you reduce rental costs Equipment that’s difficult to locate. Rentals sitting idle. Pickup requests with no clear status. On a busy jobsite, even small gaps in…
Trusted Partner for Metal Building Excellence
For architectural and engineering firms or general contractors seeking a reliable pre-engineered steel building construction partner, Double Black Construction stands out as the recognized and authorized builder of choice. With a reputation built on quality, reliability, and a deep network of…
Working in Confined Spaces: How to Manage Heat Stress
Learn effective strategies for managing heat stress in confined spaces, including reducing risks, preventative measures, and proper training for workers. Working in confined spaces can be challenging. It is even more challenging when there’s extreme heat involved. Confined spaces with high…
Precision Pile Driving on the Wicomico River
The Wicomico River is a 24.4-mile tributary of the Chesapeake Bay and a vital shipping, commercial fishing and recreational waterway on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. In Salisbury, Maryland, two movable bridges carry roadway traffic across the river while also supporting marine navigation…
PCL Construction Names Ben Wagemakers Saskatoon District Manager
PCL Construction has promoted Ben Wagemakers to district manager of its Saskatoon District, bringing the Saskatchewan native back to the city where he began his PCL career as a student in 2005. Wagemakers has held leadership positions across PCL’s Saskatoon and…