Homebuilding costs have surged 51% since the pandemic began
The cost of homebuilding in Canada has soared since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new RBC report shows, just as the country is attempting to aggressively scale up housing supply amid a growing population. Residential construction costs have risen 51 per cent since the first quarter…
Chadwick BaRoss (Ontario) Ltd. Announces Acquisition of Amaco Construction
Chadwick BaRoss Ontario Ltd. (CBRO) recently announced that it has acquired Toronto-area based Amaco Construction Equipment. The deal, which took effect on June 30th, will see Amaco continuing at its operational site, and will see Amaco General Manager Jeff MacDonald and his experienced staff of…
Ontario considers capping price hikes on pre-construction homes
After years of news stories about developers hiking the prices of pre-construction homes that Ontarians have already agreed to buy, the province is consulting on potential new measures to stifle the practice. In one of the latest, CBC reports on would-be Ottawa homeowners who signed pre-construction…
McNeilus Mixers is now Revolution Concrete Mixers™
Revolution Concrete Mixers™ makes history as the company’s name officially changes from McNeilus Mixers in the wake of an acquisition by Chicago-based Right Lane Industries. Revolution Concrete Mixers is the team and products customers already know and trust, now even more…
Call for Abstracts: 2024 Emerging Water Technology Symposium in Scottsdale
The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), and Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI), in cooperation with the World Plumbing Council (WPC), will convene the eighth biennial Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS) at the…
How to prepare your business for a successful digital transformation
Technology has played an integral role in helping the construction industry overcome recent challenges and adapt to new ways of working. Contractors must embrace these technological advances and digitally transform their businesses now if they want sustainable growth in the future. Many contractors…
The Utility Expo’s Best Practices for Utility Fleet Managers
By: The Utility Expo staff What will the next level of utility fleet management look like? The criteria used by the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) to identify the top fleets in the Americas provide a good starting point. Criteria…
Dangers of Lead in Water
Canadians are exposed to lead through many sources, while non‑food items containing lead (such as dust, lead-based paint, soil) and drinking water remain among the top sources of exposure. Lead is a toxin that can affect the neurological system, including the…