Wednesday, April 17, 2024 
Architects are rebuilding Ukraine, even while bombs are still falling
In March 2022, barely a month into the war in Ukraine, Nikita Bielokopytov learned that the home of his grandparents had been destroyed. Its roof and walls had been blown up, turning a quaint village house into a pile of pale…
Kee Safety Introduces Comprehensive Fall Protection Training Program
New facility to open in May 2023 for IRATA rope access certification and other instruction. There is an old saying expressed by teachers, authors, and comedians alike that no one is actually afraid of heights. They are afraid of falling. Fear…
The Art of the Build: Incorporating Design and Creativity into Construction
The construction industry is often associated with functionality and efficiency, with practical considerations such as safety taking priority over aesthetics and design. However, incorporating design and creativity into construction can elevate the final result to a higher level, making it a…
BuildCentrix Acquires SiteTrace to Streamline Material Procurement in Construction
BuildCentrix recently acquired SiteTrace, a San Francisco based technology company providing material procurement software for the construction industry. By uniting teams and leveraging data, this acquisition will expand BuildCentrix’s footprint and help the construction industry build more efficiently. With a robust customer base of trade…
Measure Twice, Cut Once: The Value of Research in Construction
When it comes to planning and executing construction projects, research plays a critical part in ensuring safety, minimizing risk, and maximizing returns. Projects of any size require collaboration across teams. They often involve juggling data like material supply chains, labor needs,…
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OCS survey finds positive outlook from Ontario contractors
More than eight-in-10 Ontario contractors are feeling good about their business prospects this year. According to the Ontario Construction Secretariat’s annual Contractor Survey, 81 per cent of respondents think their business prospects for 2023 will either stay the same (49 per…
Moasure named in the top 150 fastest-growing companies in Europe
For the seventh consecutive year, the Financial Times has announced the 1,000 fastest-growing companies in Europe – and Warwick-based Moasure® features in the top 150 businesses in the 2023 edition, ranking in 8th position in the Manufacturing sector. This year’s list…
Young Plumbers to Showcase Skills for a Sustainable Future at ISH 2023 Frankfurt
The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) and the World Plumbing Council (WPC) will host 12 young plumbers from seven different countries at ISH 2023 in Frankfurt, Germany, to showcase the job skills needed by today’s plumbing professionals. In the…
Building permits in Canada decrease 4 per cent in January
Statistics Canada reports that the monthly total value of building permits in Canada decreased 4.0% in January to $9.8 billion. There were eight provinces that reported decreases in January, with the multi-residential sector in British Columbia significantly contributing to the national fall. The…
Meet the Greek team studying and preserving traditional stonemasonry
The Great Pyramids, the Parthenon, and the Taj Mahal have a few things in common. Aside from being ancient wonders of the world, they are some of the most notable triumphs of stonemasonry in human history. For many, the fact that…
Safety Tips for Healthcare Facilities
Health and safety. Safety and health. The two terms go together like soup and sandwich or horse and carriage. At healthcare facilities, notably hospitals, clinics, and senior residences, essential safety procedures, such as infection control, contribute to good medical care. There…
Measur Named Exclusive Canadian Distributor for COMMAND Center
COMMAND Center recently named Measur as its exclusive distributor for Canada. Measur sells, services and rents concrete testing equipment, and this partnership will ensure that materials testers across Canada will have easy and affordable access to COMMAND Center’s concrete monitoring sensors…
Progressive Design-Build Contract for Cariboo Memorial Hospital Awarded to Graham
Following Graham’s award of the Design Early Works Agreement for the Cariboo Memorial Hospital redevelopment, Graham is proud to announce that we have recently signed the design-build agreement for Phase 1 and the CM Agreement for Phase 2. The new 102,000 sq.…
Huge cuboid skyscraper “Big enough to hold 20 Empire state buildings”
Saudi Arabia is experiencing an unprecedented construction boom at the moment. Alongside its previously announced 170-km-long skyscraper and Qiddiya gigaproject, comes another incredibly ambitious project named the Mukaab. It will comprise a huge cuboid supertall skyscraper that hosts a twisting tower inside. The Mukaab…
