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By Blake Marchand, Managing Editor, Electrical Industry News Week The federal and provincial governments and industry organizations have been investing money and putting in work to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the construction industry, although more is needed to fully…

Canada’s residential construction activity has slowed in recent months due to a tight labour market and higher borrowing costs, a factor that could thwart the government’s plans to reduce a housing shortfall and add to the recovery in home prices. That…

Arizona officials announced Thursday the state will no longer grant certifications for new developments within the Phoenix area, as groundwater rapidly disappears amid years of water overuse and climate change-driven drought. A new study showed that the groundwater supporting the Phoenix area likely can’t meet…

The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Gerry Cellucci of Yorkland Controls to the CABA Board of Directors. As a principal and Vice President of Yorkland Controls Limited, the largest controls systems distributor in Canada,…

OpenSpace, the global leader in 360° reality capture and AI-powered analytics, recently announced a new strategic relationship to promote greater transparency and coordination in the construction industry with Revizto, the industry-leading Integrated Collaboration Platform that streamlines and centralizes project workflows and communication. Both companies…

The RONA Foundation, which oversees the philanthropic activities of RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating the Lowe’s, RONA, and Réno-Dépôt banners, is pleased to announce a contribution of $1,017,200 to Opération Enfant Soleil (OES) and Children’s Miracle…

For years, the construction industry has been looking at ways to make more durable, sustainable concrete. While concrete already has better resilience than most building materials to severe weather, rot, insects, fire, and more, it can be vulnerable to abrasion and erosion and…

Statistics Canada reports that the total monthly value of building permits in Canada dropped 18.8% to $9.6 billion in April, the lowest level since December 2020. Non-residential permits down following the strongest month on record Following a record high in March,…

Digital technology can help address the backlog of Canadian housing and infrastructure projects bogged down by unprecedented demand and a chronic shortage of skilled labour, finds new research from KPMG in Canada. A new KPMG in Canada survey of 275 construction companies finds that…

As seasons change and weather shifts, contractors and builders should remain proactive in tracking weather conditions. Weather can have a significant impact on construction project completion, as it can cause work stoppages, jobsite damage, and additional costs.  The Forbes Technology Council…

With another busy summer of construction on Greater Montreal roads – 51 projects planned – Quebec Transport Minister Geneviève Guilbault is promising to ‘do better.’ This comes after Montrealers were in hours of traffic on the May long-weekend amid closures on Highway…

WorkSafe Saskatchewan recently recognized safety leaders from around the province at its 2023 Safe Worker and Safe Employer Awards. WorkSafe Saskatchewan, the partnership between the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) and the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, presented these…

Five women are suing a prominent Edmonton home construction company for a combined $6.2 million, alleging a company partner’s sexual misconduct created a “poisoned” work environment where employees were subjected to harassment and complaints about workplace safety were ignored. The claims…

Over the years environmental concerns have become progressively more prominent in all market sectors and industries. Catch-phrases like “going green”, “environmentally friendly”, “sustainability”, and “renewable” have become ubiquitous, but are interpreted differently by individuals. This leads to a myriad of thoughts…

by: The Utility Expo staff There are inherent risks in being a utility worker. To make sure those risks don’t become reality, utilities, and the contractors they hire must be on their A-games when it comes to safety, something they can…