Ontario Regulation 213/91: Construction Projects
Ontario Regulation 213/91 establishes essential health and safety requirements for construction projects, including roles and responsibilities, fall protection, PPE, and site conditions. This article provides a practical overview to help employers and contractors maintain compliance, reduce risk, and keep projects running…
Perkins&Will Unveils Advanced Air Mobility Vertiport Concept for Langley Regional Airport
Perkins&Will has unveiled an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vertiport concept for Langley Regional Airport in British Columbia, providing a potential roadmap for integrating electric and next-generation aircraft into existing Canadian airport infrastructure. Preparing Langley for Advanced Air Mobility The concept positions…
Developers Gain Significant Advantage by Delegating Building Erection
General contractors and developers looking for competitive advantage need assurance their commercial and industrial building construction will be completed with the precision to satisfy clients for decades. The long-term value that’s created builds trust and repeat business. When it comes to…
Why Fleet Standardization Should Be Part of Every Acquisition Playbook
Acquiring another company means more than integrating people and systems—it also means integrating fleets. Without clear vehicle standards, organizations can face inconsistent layouts, longer technician onboarding, increased inventory, and higher operating costs. Sterling Fleet Outfitters discuss their experience in working with…
WebMax Canada Study Finds AI Usually Gets Canadian Business Facts Right
Canadian study finds accuracy was high once the right business was found, but results varied when public information was old or conflicting. WebMax Canada has released research looking at whether Canadian businesses show up when people ask AI for recommendations. the…
ConTech Weekly: Smarter Construction Starts Here – No. 171
by Arnie Gess, president of Construction Links Network AI in construction is quickly moving beyond answering questions and generating content. This week’s stories show technology taking on real work – from procurement and predictive maintenance to project closeout, BIM/VDC and field operations. What…
Port of Montreal Begins In-Water Construction on Contrecœur Expansion Project
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has launched in-water construction for its ContrecĹ“ur Expansion Project, marking a major milestone in development of the future container terminal. The work follows preparatory construction underway since fall 2025 and includes a working jetty, terminal wharf…
Homes by Avi Makes Hail-Resistant Roofing Standard on New Alberta Homes
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has recognized Homes by Avi as the first large-volume homebuilder in Alberta to make hail-resistant roofing standard on all new single-family homes, effective August 1, 2026. The move is designed to improve home resilience against severe…
AEM and CGA Partner to Strengthen Safe Digging and 811 Awareness
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and Common Ground Alliance (CGA) have announced a Statement of Shared Principles focused on improving 811 safe digging awareness, preventing underground utility strikes and promoting consistent safety practices for equipment operators. The collaboration encourages operators…
Brookfield Residential Enrolls Four Edmonton Communities in Built Green Certification
Brookfield Residential has enrolled four Edmonton-area community developments—Chappelle Gardens, The Orchards, Edgemont and Desrochers Grove—in the Built Green Communities certification program. According to Built Green Canada, the milestone makes Brookfield Residential the first large master-planned community developer to participate in the…
Canada Building Permits Jump 18.5% to $14.9 Billion in June 2026
Statistics Canada reports that the total value of building permits in Canada increased 18.5% in June 2026 to $14.9 billion, rebounding by $2.3 billion and more than offsetting declines recorded in April and May. Growth was driven primarily by non-residential construction…
New NEU Certificate Focuses on Low-Carbon Concrete Materials and Design
NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete and ACI University have launched a new certificate program designed to help construction professionals understand and implement strategies for reducing concrete’s carbon footprint. Low-Carbon Concrete Education Focuses on Materials and Innovation…
Alternative Energy in Construction Expands Beyond Diesel with Electric, Hydrogen and Renewable Fuels
Conventional diesel remains the dominant fuel for construction equipment, but battery-electric power, renewable diesel, natural gas and hydrogen are creating new opportunities for contractors to reduce emissions without sacrificing productivity. As highlighted at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, manufacturers are addressing key adoption barriers…
Women and Drones Hosts Multi-Author Book Signing at Commercial UAV Expo 2026
Women and Drones will host a multi-author book signing during Commercial UAV Expo 2026, bringing five authors together to discuss the future of uncrewed aviation, workforce development, safety and STEM education. The book signing will take place at Women and Drones…
Much of the AI Search Advice Is American. We Tested What Happens to Canadian Contractors
By Susan Jones, Co-Founder, WebMax Canada Canadian data on AI recommendations is still limited. WebMax Canada tested 144 responses across four cities and four trades to see which contractors ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude actually recommended. If you have been reading about AI search…