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U.S. construction spending increased solidly in July as a shortage of houses on the market boosted outlays on single-family housing projects. The Commerce Department said on Friday that construction spending rose 0.7%. Data for June was revised slightly higher to show…

Cool Roof France has found an innovative way to use the 130,000 tonnes of waste oysters produced every year in France. As heat waves continue to scorch Europe, many of us are looking for cheap and innovative ways to keep our…

In a new neighborhood of 3D-printed homes in Georgetown, Texas, a 1,574-square-foot house starts at $475,000. In Japan, a construction startup called Serendix recently 3D-printed a smaller house at a fraction of the cost: 5.5 million yen (around $37,600). If it’s built on a small…

With a national housing crisis also being felt in Newfoundland and Labrador, governments are looking to the residential construction industry for help tackling it. But industry players say the problems they face need to be fixed promptly to enable them to do that. According to…

A volunteer and donor-driven community group that completed renovation projects for a wide range of social agencies around the region is ending its run after more than a decade. “It is with a heavy heart that we must share the news…

The Burnaby Lake Aquatic and Arena replacing C.G. Brown Pool is in hot water and will have to be delayed and scaled down from its original plan. Burnaby has fired its architect for a massive pool and ice arena redevelopment at…

Charlottetown will soon lose one of the most prominent features of its skyline. A contract has been awarded for the removal of the combustion power plant in Cumberland Street, including its two huge smokestacks.  The plant had provided backup power to the…

In an increasingly digital world, the construction industry is not immune to the transformative power of the internet. While the core principles of construction may remain the same – bricks, mortar, and steel – the way construction companies connect with clients…

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), developer of the Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand) has posted online the 2023 Report on Comments (ROC) for the 2023 edition of the prospective American National Standard-designated model code. The ROC…

The Earth Overshoot Day, the date when humanity has used all the biological resources that Earth regenerates during the year, provides a good marker to track our progress on the climate crisis. The bad news is that this date is being reached…

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), developer of the Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC) and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC), has posted online the 2023 Report on Comments (ROC) for the 2024…

What is reality capture in construction, and what are its benefits, applications, and limitations? We’ve developed this helpful guide to answer these and other questions because we know it can be challenging to keep up with the latest innovation and technology in…

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In a pivotal development for the construction technology sector, SmartPM Technologies has further strengthened its strategic alliance with Procore, the industry’s premier construction management software provider. Together, they aim to enhance the way construction professionals operate and manage their projects, from inception to completion.…

Safe Site Check In, a leader in construction management software for jobsite productivity and safety, today announced its new Advanced Edition making jobsite management even more productive, safer and secure: Project onboarding: Onboard all workers – employees, subcontractors, visitors. Create a…