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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…

The world’s biggest wind turbine has broken the record for single-day power generation. The world’s largest wind turbine has smashed the record for the most power produced by a single turbine in a day. Offshore from Fujian Province, China, the giant Goldwind…

The federal government said Thursday it will eliminate the GST on the construction of new rental apartments immediately in an effort to make housing more affordable. Reporters at the Liberal caucus retreat in London, Ont., were told that the measure is…

In August 2023, Canadian home sales experienced a 4.1% month-over-month decline, as reported by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). This decrease was influenced by declines in various regions, including Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Montreal, Ottawa, Hamilton-Burlington, London, and St.…

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Lumber, creator of the comprehensive workforce management platform for construction, recently announced the launch of its SaaS product and the completion of a $5.5M seed round of funding. With its fully integrated, purpose-built solutions, Lumber is designed to meet the growing compliance and…

Join, the collaborative project delivery platform for the built environment, recently announced a suite of new features that make the system even more powerful for users. General contractors use Join to bolster communication, transparency, and collaboration among key project stakeholders: contractors,…

Architects, engineers and contractors are facing a heightened risk environment currently, with challenges ranging from not being able to find qualified employees, to supply chain challenges, to the constant pressure of staying competitive in a transforming digital landscape to the risk…

EquipmentShare, an equipment and digital solutions provider serving the construction industry, recently announced that it has completed an extension of its Series E equity raise, led by funds affiliated with BDT & MSD Partners. Through the extension, EquipmentShare raised an incremental $150…

Introducing the launch of Platform Realty Partners – an innovative new approach to the sales and marketing of pre-construction projects in Toronto and Southern Ontario. Platform is the response to real estate’s continued evolution. Up to 85% of pre-construction buyers in Canada currently have English as…

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. announces the availability of Vectorworks 2024, featuring comprehensive solutions and quality improvements that automate processes and empower designers to unleash their limitless creativity. The 2024 release includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Design Suite, Fundamentals, ConnectCAD,…

ALICE Technologies and Kaizen Institute of America LLC (Project Management Division) recently announced their partnership, which will enable Kaizen Institute’s project and construction industry clients to optimize scheduling and provide ALICE Technologies with the opportunity to expand the reach of their…

Jobber, the leading provider of operations management software for home service businesses, recently unveiled the Blue-Collar Report: Gen Z and the Uncertain Future of the Trades. The report, based on survey responses from 1,000 U.S.-based high-school and recent post high-school aged individuals…

Enlightened Building Technologies Inc. recently acquired the Airmax Group of Companies, which includes Airmax Technologies Inc., Flowmax Technologies Inc., Glow Brand Manufacturing Inc., Glow Technologies Inc., and Hydronic Centre Inc.  The Airmax Group is a highly respected North American manufacturer of energy…

Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Boliden have entered into a long-term collaboration to implement autonomous transport solutions as a part of Boliden’s operations. The collaboration will cover numerous projects including the deployment of autonomous transport solutions at Boliden’s Garpenberg site in Sweden. V.A.S.…