Saturday, May 4, 2024 
The Biden administration eyes a relatively untapped climate solution to revolutionize how homes are heated and cooled
The Biden administration is rethinking how homes are heated and cooled in the US, eyeing a tried-and-true, but thus far underutilized, climate solution to reduce planet-warming pollution and save homeowners money on energy costs. To do it, the Department of Energy is tapping…
IAPMO Publishes 2024 Editions of Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) has published the 2024 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code® (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code® (UMC) in both hardcopy and electronic versions, completing a three‐year consensus development cycle accredited by the American…
IAPMO Seeks UPC Adult Changing Station Task Group Members
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is accepting applications and seeking technical experts to participate on a task group to address adult changing stations toward the development of the 2027 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). The scope of the…
Don’t Get Drenched: How to Prepare, React and Rise Above Flood and Water Damage
Keeping water damage risks under control is a critical endeavour during spring’s heavy rain season. Read on to help keep your property at bay. Types of Floods Overland flood Any flood where water flows over or through normally dry land is…
What to Consider When Thinking About Converting Utility Fleets to Electric
by: The Utility Expo staff The greening of U.S. utilities is already underway, as already seen at the last Utility Expo, the next one coming to Louisville, Ky. September 26-28. The U.S. has committed to reducing greenhouse gas pollution by 50-52%…
Aecon releases fourth annual Sustainability Report
Aecon Group recently released its fourth annual Sustainability Report, outlining its progress and goals in its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. “Our fourth annual Sustainability Report highlights our commitment to sustainability in what we build and how we build it, as we continue moving…
Waterfront Partners Join Together to Construct New Prince Rupert Union Hall
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 505 (ILWU Local 505) is pleased to announce the construction of a new Union Hall in downtown Prince Rupert, thanks to the support and partnership of the B.C. Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA), Prince Rupert Port…
ConTech Trends and Innovations – No. 5
A look at the world of Construction Technology – by Arnie Gess, publisher of Construction Links Network Technology is transforming every aspect of the construction industry, from design and planning to project management and execution. As new tools and techniques continue to emerge,…
Balancing the Past and Present: The Challenges of Restoration Construction
Restoration-style construction projects present a unique set of challenges for contractors all over the world. Typically, these projects require a high level of attention to detail and expertise in historical preservation guidelines, as well as the ability to incorporate modern materials…
HomeEd acquires 248 rental units from developer Ayrshire Group
HomeEd, the City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation, has acquired a brand new 248 unit apartment development in the Northeast Edmonton neighborhood of Abbottsfield. Rundle at Riverview Crossing is adjacent to Rundle Park and was acquired from Ayrshire Group, a local community-minded developer. This acquisition…
Flashback Friday: Using Smart Concrete® Solutions to Enhance Construction Worldwide
No matter what role you play in construction, you’re part of the global construction industry. It’s a fact that can sometimes be forgotten when you’re competing to win a project. But at the end of the day, you want the industry…
Local official says workplace safety issues still concerning
A health and safety seminar held recently in North Bay opened with this statement, “Let’s have a moment of silence because today someone will die while working on the job.” A grim but unfortunately accurate description of a workplace reality. The…
Are these the most sustainable architectural projects in the world?
A solar-powered safari lodge in the Botswanan wilderness built from repurposed boardwalk planks. A subterranean apartment anchored by ceiling beams made from plastic bottles and construction dirt. A carbon-neutral furniture factory that doubles as a 300-acre public park. These are just…
Temporary modular housing to be dismantled ahead of new Vancouver Art Gallery construction start
After a decade of half of going through various stages of visioning, planning, and fundraising activities, it appears there is finally light at the end of the tunnel for getting shovels into the ground for the project to build the new home…
Bird’s Industrial Maintenance, Repair and Operations Team Awarded $300M in MSA’s
Bird Construction Inc. recently announced that it has been awarded $300 million in new work through master service agreements (“MSA”). The awarded work includes a new seven-year MSA for multi-disciplined bundled services across a client’s maintenance, turnarounds and sustaining capital programs. It also…
