Thursday, April 25, 2024 
FORVIA HELLA honored with John Deere Award for sustainability
The international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA receives the John Deere Award in the sustainability category. The leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery honors FORVIA HELLA for its heat recovery system at the Großpetersdorf site in Austria. The system saves around 175,000 kilowatt…
Built Green Canada Announces Winners in Inaugural Maverick Awards
In conjunction with title sponsor, BC Housing, Built Green Canada announces winners in their inaugural Maverick Awards. Out of entries from BC through to Ontario, just three winners are recognized: for Ambassadorship, Innovation, and Transformational. These awards don’t culminate in an…
Volvo CE pioneers e-shuttle service to cut transport emissions
In a continued commitment to enhance sustainability within their operations, Volvo CE and Volvo Trucks have teamed up with logistics firm Capelle Transports to pilot an innovative electric shuttle delivery solution. The e-shuttle service has been designed to not only reduce…
Skills Ontario supports Ontario’s strong investments in skilled trades in budget announcement
As demand for skilled trades professionals rises, Skills Ontario is commending the government for continued investments in skilled trades and technology programing, working to address the shortfall and need to build the workforce of the future in Ontario. The skilled trades…
ACEC-Ontario Supports Ontario Government’s Ongoing Commitment to Infrastructure
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Ontario (ACEC-Ontario) commends the Ontario government for continuing to move the province and Ontario communities forward through its 2024 Budget. “Despite the challenges that Ontario is facing, Premier Ford and his government continue to show leadership…
RAIC College Welcomes 41 New Fellows
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is honoured to announce the 41 Fellows inducted into the RAIC College. A Fellow of the RAIC College is a member of the RAIC who has achieved professional eminence or has rendered distinctive service to the profession or to…
Brother and sister duo acquires the RONA Tilbury and RONA Comber stores in Ontario
The RONA affiliated dealer network congratulates Shawn Sauve and Brandy Sauve Puccio, who also own RONA Belle River in Ontario, on the acquisition of RONA Tilbury and RONA Comber, in Ontario. These stores were previously owned by father-and-son, Blake and Bret…
Celebrating Women’s History Month with the Award-Winning CONEXPO-CON/AGG Podcast
Women’s History Month celebrates the contributions women have made in all fields and industries, and the award-winning CONEXPO CON/AGG Podcast highlights some of the women breaking barriers and reshaping the conversation of women in construction. Amy Underwood, widely recognized as the…
GTA Buildings with the Highest and Lowest Condo Fees
New analysis from digital real estate platform Wahi reveals the 10 Greater Toronto Area condo buildings with the most and least expensive median monthly condo fees as well as insights into how these fees range around the region. Monthly maintenance fees…
The RONA Foundation recognized for its impact on the community
The RONA Foundation, which oversees the philanthropic activities of RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, is proud to be a finalist in the prestigious Les Mercuriades 2024…
Cooper Equipment Rentals Acquires Action Equipment Rentals
Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited, the leading Canadian-owned and operated construction equipment rental company, is pleased to announce the completed transaction to purchase 100% of the shares of Red Deer, Alberta-based Action Equipment Rentals Inc. Action was formed in 1991 by Reginald…
College of Fellows Elects Dean Yew-Thong Leong by Acclamation
Yew-Thong Leong, a Toronto-based architect, and Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has been acclaimed as Dean of the RAIC College of Fellows for a three-year term beginning June 2024. Leong will succeed Thomas Emodi, FRAIC of Halifax, who…
IAPMO Seeks Public Input on Manual of Recommended Practice for Hydrogen Fuel Gas Piping
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) has opened the public review period for the initial draft of the Manual of Recommended Practice for Hydrogen Fuel Gas Piping. IAPMO initiated the Hydrogen Fuel Gas Piping Task Group — which consisted…
Why Accounting in Construction Management is Needed
Imagine overseeing a construction project where you’re unsure about the cost of materials, labor, and other overhead costs. This is where the role of accounting in construction becomes evidently crucial to the project’s success. From tracking costs to ensuring projects stay…
The RONA+ banner has arrived in Québec
RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, recently celebrated the grand opening of RONA+ Hull, located at 95 Atawe Street in Gatineau (QC). The store in Hull is the…
