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The Energy Management Association (EMA) is pleased to announce that the Department of Energy recognized and ANAB accredited Energy Management Professional (EMP) Certification exam is now available for remote proctoring. This new option allows energy professionals the flexibility to sit for…

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), publisher of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC), and the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC) is launching its new IAPMO Codes Portal. The IAPMO Codes Portal connects the industry with the IAPMO code development process. Upon creating a profile, you…

In today’s fast-paced and competitive construction industry, efficient project management is the key to success. With numerous moving parts, tight deadlines, and complex workflows, staying organized and maintaining control over projects can be a daunting challenge. That’s where project management software…

Guiding a project to the best possible outcome requires lots of information. And, the decisions we make along the way are only as good as the quality of the information we have. With outdated or inaccurate information, project decision-makers could steer…

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…

Using old insurance fire maps, researchers have enabled a machine-learning system to recreate 3D models of neighborhoods that no longer exist. Not only could the technique lead to VR tours of the ‘hoods, but it could help study the economic impact…

FARO, a global leader of 3D measurement, imaging and realization solutions for the 3D Metrology, AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction), and Public Safety Analytics markets, recently announced the appointment of Peter Lau as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of…

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently announced that the application period is open for the first year of a new, $85 million grant program under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS)…

Buildots, the award-winning leader in AI-based automated progress tracking, recently announced the launch of Plan Tracker, a new suite of tools that enables managers to accurately plan and track weekly activities and milestones using project-specific data. The system monitors the progress…

An ancient desert wall in northern Peru was built to protect precious farmlands and canals from the ravages of El Niño floods, according to new research. Many archaeologists had suggested that the wall, known as the Muralla La Cumbre and located…

In an old industrial zone in Stockholm filled with former factory buildings and parking lots, developers are planning to build a “wooden city”—the largest mass-timber development in the world, with 30 wood buildings spanning 25 blocks. “We want to show what…

An architect selection committee at the University of Toronto has appointed Diamond Schmitt and MVRDV to lead the design of the Temerty Faculty of Medicine’s new James and Louise Temerty Building.  The selection follows an international, competitive request-for-proposal process to design the new building, which…

The Canadian population hit the 40M mark on Friday, and at the same time, housing supply has plainly not kept pace. A new report from CIBC Economics delves into the particulars of Canada’s housing shortfall, saying that while there is some debate on its…

Municipal charges and a lack of affordable housing for workers is severely frustrating the construction industry’s ability to get more housing to market, according to the Independent Contractors and Business Association (ICBA). In a June 2023 report, ICBA describes the issue…

RBC recently launched the new Green Skills Scholarship through the RBC Foundation. This scholarship aims to support adults interested in enhancing their skillset to take on opportunities in the growing green economy sector and help address pressing environmental challenges. According to…