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Winnipeg’s Main Street in the early 1900s was still mostly mud and prairie gumbo, crosshatched by narrow wagon wheel tracks — vestiges of a frontier past as it teetered on the cusp of becoming one of North America’s most robust cities. In spring 1903 it crossed that threshold.…

The federal government is disposing of 10 buildings in the national capital region, including L’Esplanade Laurier in downtown Ottawa, as it looks to reduce its office footprint and shifts to a hybrid work model. Public Service and Procurement Canada says it…

Japan’s Taisei Corp. has revealed that it has used second-life solar panels at the construction site at Fukuoka Airport, the main airport on the Japanese island of Kyushu. The company said the reuse of the panels is intended at improving the carbon…

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…

Draganfly Inc., an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, recently announced that their team successfully completed a challenging 24/7 monitoring mission for a major critical infrastructure construction project. For a continuous 24/7 period over 33 days, the team conducted live,…

DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand and leader in total jobsite solutions, recently announced the launch of its innovative suite of construction technology solutions to help construction professionals streamline their operations, enhance productivity, automate workflows, and support worksite safety. DEWALT’s construction technology…

A Frisco-based software company, announces a significant milestone in securing a lead investment of $3 million from private investors for its revolutionary software application tailored specifically for the architectural community. With plans to raise a total of $4 million in its…

In the construction industry, tracking and analyzing various metrics is essential for the success of any business. From project stages to financial performance, monitoring key metrics provides valuable insights for decision-making and overall business growth. This article explores the importance of…

Advanced Construction Robotics, Inc. (ACR) completed its first-ever TyBOT project in Wisconsin, marking the robot’s furthest travel westward. TyBOT augmented the crew from MKE Iron Erectors Inc. (MKE Iron), a rebar subcontractor, and boosted productivity on the IH-39 Structure B-11-166 bridge…

An Open Day to introduce the new Kee Safety Fall Protection Training Centre will be held on Wednesday, June 7, and Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the company’s new facility in Calgary. Kee Safety recently…

The Energy Management Association is teaming up with SIEMENS to host a free AIA-approved webinar on the evolving demands of building owners in the current market and the need for a flexible approach to Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) that aligns with…

As the founder of Foster + Partners, Sir Norman Foster is usually associated with massive projects like supertall skyscrapers and soccer stadiums, but his latest design sees him turn his hand to something far more modest. Working with sustainable building firm Holcim, the high-profile…

The Canadian exhibit at this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale in Italy, the most prestigious architecture showcase in the world, opened like many others have just outside Canada’s teepee-inspired wood and glass pavilion on the Venetian Lagoon: speeches, thank yous, an Indigenous land acknowledgement…

Internationally trained engineers no longer require Canadian work experience to be licensed in Ontario, the province’s labour minister said Tuesday, calling the move a “game changer.” The development for qualified immigrant engineers will help fill roughly 7,000 vacant positions in Ontario,…

Bird Construction recently announced that it has been awarded a contract for the Fleet Maintenance Unit (FMU) Redevelopment Project for BC Ferries. The FMU Redevelopment Project aims to revitalize BC Ferries’ existing facility situated in Richmond, British Columbia, enhancing its capabilities and…