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Leadership is a Two-Way Street: Think of someone who has done you a huge favour. Someone who was there for you at a time when you needed it most. Maybe a great mentor or a long-time friend. Your people are there…

You probably know or at least have an idea about what mould looks like. When you see it in your home or work environments, you should be considering a mould assessment. Here is why: It is true that mould naturally occurs…

The global gender pay gap is slowly closing – when will we see equality? Despite the economic and social roadblocks during and following the COVID-19 pandemic, industries across the globe are continuing to work toward gender parity as employees return to…

When specifying waterproofing solutions for concrete construction projects, some may think that it comes down to two choices: external membranes or crystalline waterproofing admixtures. On the membrane side, you have what looks like a number of different styles to choose from…

To use an old expression, fall protection equipment comes in many shapes and sizes. From top to bottom (another old favorite), it can be a rooftop tie-off with an anchorage system down to a safety gate at a basement accessway. The latest data from the National…

Wood construction is fast becoming a leading contender in the race for sustainable building. As a result, the number of tall wood buildings in North America is expected to increase in the coming years. According to a recent market analysis report, the…

ALLU has been consistently one step ahead leading the industry for over 35  years, with truly mobile, compact screening buckets, which are the perfect attachment for almost any base machines to screen and transform your materials.  The introduction of ALLU VELOCI is…

Canada’s trusted source for architectural and specialty lighting solutions, Magic Lite, reinvents the application options of their In Ground / Wall / Ceiling Disc light series. The LED Disc Light is made of marine grade stainless steel and has traditionally been…

by Stuart Galloway, President at Canadian Concrete Expo The Canadian Concrete Expo was held February 16th – 17th, 2023 at the International Centre in Toronto. This was by far the best show to date and a very positive experience for exhibitors…

Graham Construction has grown significantly in the last several years, through organic growth and acquisition and merger. Growth, while exciting for the company overall, creates significant challenges for how we manage a growing data asset within an expanding technology landscape. Speed to…

by Arabi Siva – Procore Technologies As the construction industry grapples with an ongoing labour shortage, the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is making strides to attract more young people to the skilled trades through a variety of outreach programs to junior…

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking volunteers to participate on the Technical Correlating Committee (TCC) to work toward the correlation of the 2027 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®). The…

Gantt charts are an invaluable tool for project management in the construction industry. They allow you to visualize the project timeline, identify dependencies, and keep track of progress. However, Gantt charts can be overwhelming and, if not used properly, they can…

Ontario’s building code is going through a long, arduous update process and the latest phase of consultations was recently posted to the provincial regulatory registry.  Building codes are a rather arcane subject but have a big effect on pressing policy areas like…

Digital real estate platform Wahi’s latest analysis uncovers which Greater Toronto Area communities have the lowest average sales prices for condos. For many homebuyers in the Greater Toronto Area, a condo is the only type of dwelling within their budget these…