Friday, September 27, 2024 
IAPMO and ESPRI Seek Public Initial Input on Manual of Water Quality for Plumbing Industry Professionals and Building Managers
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) and the Environmental Science, Policy, and Research Institute (ESPRI) are seeking the public’s initial input for development of the Manual of Water Quality for Plumbing Industry Professionals and Building Managers. This publication provides…
Andrew Iacobucci appointed Chief Executive Officer of RONA
RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, recently announced the appointment of Andrew Iacobucci to the role of Chief Executive Officer. With close to 30 years of experience, of…
IAPMO’s Water Demand Calculator™ Version 2.2 Available for Download
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is excited to announce that the Water Demand Calculator™ version 2.2 is now available for download. While the basic template of version 2.1 of the calculator remains intact, version 2.2 includes several…
Want to Avoid a Bidding War? Try These Toronto Neighbourhoods
Home prices are getting bid up in the vast majority of the Greater Toronto Area’s neighbourhoods now — but digital real estate platform Wahi highlights a handful of affordably priced communities where properties still sell below asking. Competition among homebuyers is…
Five Reasons Construction Jobsites are Going Electric
By Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) staff Electrification of construction machinery is hardly a new concept. For years, electric equipment has been commonly seen in a variety of applications, from demolition and mining to aerial lift and industrial work. Now, however,…
Spring Clean to a More Efficient Construction Practice
Business leaders embrace spring cleaning too It’s also a great time to tidy up your practice to make sure everything is running smoothly. As the weather warms up and projects start to pick up speed, it’s important to ensure that your…
Why The Concern About Manganese In Welding?
There are significant concerns about potential neurological effects associated with exposure to manganese in welding fumes. Welding fumes are composed of metals and most fumes contain a small percentage of manganese. Manganese may be found in carbon steel shielded metal arc…
AECOM appoints Zuliana Mawani as vice president and operations manager for its GTA Water business
AECOM recently announced the appointment of Zuliana Mawani as the vice president and operations manager for its Water business in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). In this role, Ms. Mawani will provide business leadership and direction, including staff management, project oversight,…
ConTech Trends and Innovations – No. 12
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…
New Study Shows Significant Benefits for General Contractors Utilizing Technology to Manage Subcontractors
A new study from Dodge Construction Network, in partnership with GCPay, reveals that currently, only one in three (34%) of general contractors automate fewer than half of their subcontractor management processes. The report details data-based benefits of greater automation and digital transformation by…
SCSA selects AuditSoft for COR Auditing and Data Analytics Solutions
AuditSoft, the leading Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) auditing software, has been selected by the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) for its Certificate of Recognition (COR®) auditing and data analytics capabilities. COR® continues to grow in popularity and AuditSoft’s user-friendly solutions have…
Analyzing the Growth and Decline in Building Construction Investments in April 2023
Statistics Canada reports that investment in building construction experienced a slight increase of 0.4% in April 2023, reaching $20.3 billion. The residential sector, however, saw a decrease of 0.7% to $14.4 billion, while the non-residential sector witnessed a growth of 3.4%…
Jobber Unveils Job Costing Feature to Help Service Pros Maximize Profitability
Jobber recently announced the launch of a new job costing feature that enables home service businesses in any industry, including contracting and construction, landscaping, tree care, painting, HVAC, and roofing, to more accurately track and understand job costs and profit margins.…
Canadian housing starts down 4.2% in May
According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the trend in housing starts has been declining steadily since November 2022. In May, the trend reached 230,205 units, showing a 4.2% decrease compared to April, which had 240,318 units. The trend…
Manitoba Task Force to Explore Construction, Renovation and Demolition Waste Diversion
The Manitoba government, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region and the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association are launching a new Construction, Renovation and Demolition Task Force to find new ways to divert waste materials from Manitoba landfills, Environment and Climate Minister Kevin Klein announced today.…
