Tuesday, September 24, 2024 
A guide to a successful technology audit
Maximise your technology investments by knowing the adjusting wheels. Taking the time to conduct a thorough audit will help you identify areas where efficiency or security could be improved and assist in creating an action plan to help ensure you’re maximising…
ACEC-Ontario appoints 2023-2024 Board of Directors
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Ontario recently announced the appointment of its 2023-2024 Board of Directors. The annual general meeting took place on September 14, 2023, and encompassed insightful contributions from industry stakeholders, board perspectives, and an election to…
IWSH Plumbing Champions Builds new Connections with European Partners
Building on recent presentations in Germany and Australia, the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH®) — the charitable arm of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) — is set to launch the latest of its Plumbing Champions…
Call for Submissions opens for 2024 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canada Council for the Arts invite architects to submit projects for the 2024 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. Presented every two years, up to 12 medals are awarded to celebrate outstanding design in recently completed…
Inspiring the Next Generation of Construction Professionals
As summer draws to a close and students across the country prepare to head back to school, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the future of the construction industry. The construction sector plays a vital role in shaping the world…
More Lowe’s stores in Western Canada set to convert to the RONA+ banner
RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, is continuing its transition plan to make RONA the leader of the Canadian home improvement sector. The organization recently announced the…
Building construction investment in Canada declines in July
Statistics Canada reports that the investment in building construction experienced a 2.6% decline, amounting to $17.5 billion in July. Notably, the residential sector saw a more substantial decrease of 4.1%, reaching $11.5 billion, while the non-residential sector showed a slight increase…
Canadian housing starts remain flat in August
In August, there was little change in the trend of housing construction, with a total of 244,507 housing units initiated. This marked a modest increase of 0.8% compared to July when 242,552 units were started. These insights come from the Canada…
Harper Boosts Stakeholder Engagement With TrueLook in Procore
Harper General Contractors relies on TrueLook Construction Cameras to gain continuous visibility into their construction projects, enabling stakeholders to remotely monitor progress and substantiate delays or changes with visual evidence. However, at the time, TrueLook was separate from the Procore application,…
Procore Ignites a New Era of Digital and Cultural Transformation at Groundbreak 2023
Procore Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: PCOR), a leading global provider of construction management software, today is kicking off Groundbreak 2023, the construction industry’s most innovative conference. Every year, Procore brings together thought leaders to build connections, elevate their knowledge and embrace transformation happening across…
Is your workplace too loud?
Occupational noise exposure is the occurrence of loud noises over the period of a workday that can cause harm to a worker’s hearing if the proper precautions are not taken. Check out T. Harris Environmental Management Inc.’s info-flyer with everything that…
How 360° Reality Capture Empowers Lean Construction Teams
The recent innovation in construction technology has powered the rise of 360° reality capture, an exciting, AI-based solution that is helping builders of all sizes to create more efficient workflows, improve collaboration, and unlock new opportunities to reduce waste and build more…
Applications now open for 2023/24 Canadian Construction Association CONtact Mentorship
This is a fantastic opportunity for innovators and entrepreneurs in construction to get exposure to senior executives and the industry! Three selected mentees will be able to present their solutions to 500+ industry professionals at the 2024 CCA annual conference in…
It’s Upon Leaders to Maintain the Workplace
If we don’t grease it, it’ll start to squeak. This applies to every aspect of your workplace, from your equipment to the people who use it. In any organization, the work environment plays a vital role in shaping the success of…
US border wall construction damaged Native burial site: Government report
Barrier construction along the United States’ southern border has damaged sensitive ecosystems, public lands and Indigenous cultural sites, a report by a nonpartisan government research agency has found. Released to the public on Thursday, the 72-page report marks the first independent effort from the…
