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Extracker, the construction industry’s only Change Order communication tool, recently announced it has evolved its brand amid significant growth. To better reflect the company’s commitment to trust and transparency, it has changed its name to Clearstory. Additionally, the company announced $5.5…

Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited proudly announces the promotion of Brian Spilak to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Since joining Cooper in 2016, Mr. Spilak has played a central role in the Company’s growth and development, becoming an integral part of…

The construction industry has long been perceived as a male-dominated field, lacking diversity and inclusion. However, as societal norms evolve and industries strive for equal representation, it is essential to address the need for greater diversity and inclusion within construction. By…

The Accessible Canada Act (ACA) is a federal law that took effect in July 2019 with the overall goal of making Canada “barrier-free” by 2040. The ACA applies to the federal government and organizations it regulates, including government departments and certain private businesses,…

Carling Technologies, a Littelfuse, Inc. brand, introduces a new configurable rheostat switch designed for vehicle lighting control. Available for 12 VDC and 24 VDC systems, the CVR-Series automotive rheostat switch is made with durable thermoplastic materials and silver-plated brass terminals for…

RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, is starting its transition plan to make RONA the leader of the Canadian home improvement sector. RONA announces the beginning of the…

Despite vast improvements in frontline technology and practices, the productivity of the construction industry remains fairly stagnant. Many businesses have adopted various tools and software applications, but fundamentally, no real impact on the productivity index has been made. More and more…

New data from The Utility Expo, running September 26-28, 2023 at the Kentucky Exposition Center, indicates that the 2023 show will have six percent more exhibit space than the record-breaking show in 2021. The show will feature more than 850 exhibitors and 50 innovative education…

The U.S. is experiencing a severe housing shortage right now. According to a recent report by Realtor.com, the gap between single-family home constructions and household formations grew from 5.5 million at the end of 2021 to 6.5 million at the end of 2022.…

The UK’s PLP Architects is focused on creating a greener future by collaborating with nature, developing a fungus-based modular block that is renewable and biodegradable, and has the potential to become a new building material with minimal environmental impact. In biology,…

A look at the world of Construction Technology – by Arnie Gess, publisher of Construction Links Network Do you have ConTech news to share? Editorial submission deadline is every Friday a noon. Ideal for news releases, blogs, podcasts, upcoming webinars and videos. Always…

Robotics and AI are proving to be powerful, innovative resources revolutionizing how buildings are built. To explore how this booming trend can benefit the industry, Suffolk Technologies, the venture capital platform funding the next generation of companies solving built environment challenges, recently…

Augmenta, a company specializing in automating building design for the construction industry, has raised US$11.75 million in a seed extension round. The investment, led by Eclipse and involving participation from Hazelview Ventures, BDC Capital’s Deep Tech Venture Fund, and Suffolk Technologies,…

One of Calgary’s top builders, Trico Homes has partnered with OpenHouse.ai, a fast growing company bringing artificial intelligence (AI) to the homebuilding industry, to revolutionize the homebuilding – and buying – experience. This partnership seeks to streamline builder needs and costs, increase housing supply, and put…

Economic volatility is leading to increased tech investment: 30 per cent say they need new technology to achieve greater efficiencies Industry realizes the value of data: 41 per cent feel that they would be able to make better decisions if they…