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Digital technology can help address the backlog of Canadian housing and infrastructure projects bogged down by unprecedented demand and a chronic shortage of skilled labour, finds new research from KPMG in Canada. A new KPMG in Canada survey of 275 construction companies finds that…

As seasons change and weather shifts, contractors and builders should remain proactive in tracking weather conditions. Weather can have a significant impact on construction project completion, as it can cause work stoppages, jobsite damage, and additional costs.  The Forbes Technology Council…

With another busy summer of construction on Greater Montreal roads – 51 projects planned – Quebec Transport Minister Geneviève Guilbault is promising to ‘do better.’ This comes after Montrealers were in hours of traffic on the May long-weekend amid closures on Highway…

WorkSafe Saskatchewan recently recognized safety leaders from around the province at its 2023 Safe Worker and Safe Employer Awards. WorkSafe Saskatchewan, the partnership between the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) and the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, presented these…

Five women are suing a prominent Edmonton home construction company for a combined $6.2 million, alleging a company partner’s sexual misconduct created a “poisoned” work environment where employees were subjected to harassment and complaints about workplace safety were ignored. The claims…

Over the years environmental concerns have become progressively more prominent in all market sectors and industries. Catch-phrases like “going green”, “environmentally friendly”, “sustainability”, and “renewable” have become ubiquitous, but are interpreted differently by individuals. This leads to a myriad of thoughts…

by: The Utility Expo staff There are inherent risks in being a utility worker. To make sure those risks don’t become reality, utilities, and the contractors they hire must be on their A-games when it comes to safety, something they can…

Carollo Engineers, North America’s premier water engineering and consulting firm, has opened a second office in the British Columbia Interior to accommodate its growing team and expanding client base. The new office is located in Kelowna at 2365 Gordon Drive. Since announcing its move into Canada in March…

The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) recently unveiled this year’s CAGBC Awards winners at its Building Lasting Change conference. The annual awards celebrate innovative projects, teams, and individuals making positive contributions to Canada’s green building sector. “As we begin our third…

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…

ReportLinker announces the release of the report Construction Estimating Software Global Market Report 2023. The global construction estimating software market is expected to grow from $1.23 billion in 2022 to $1.34 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)…

The Government of Canada program is aimed at assisting homeowners in Lytton, British Columbia, to rebuild resilient homes following the devastating wildfire in the region. The program is designed to provide financial support and technical expertise to ensure that homes are…

A 50-year-old Saskatchewan company is fearing for its future after a wood preservative has been discontinued in Canada. Health Canada says it launched a special review of the preservative called pentachlorophenol in July 2020. “In 2022, prior to completing the special…

Looking to nature can often provide inspiration, especially in construction. Researchers have studied how wind travels through the complex internal structure of a termite mound in hopes that it will one day inform the construction of a building that can semi-passively regulate its…

Rising material prices, labour shortages, interest rate hikes and rainy weather have created a perfect storm for the construction industry in the past 12 months, sending many builders to the wall. Of all these factors, weather is the one that most…