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by Elle Bremmer, Managing Editor, Le monde de l’électricité en ligne Diversity, equity, and inclusion. These three buzzwords are flying all over our industry right now. I sat down with Procore’s VP of Global, Anna Schlegel, who offered up her unique…

Wahi is among the first Canadian real estate platforms to enable homebuyers to discover listings using ChatGPT. Wahi has launched an innovative ChatGPT plugin making it one the first Canadian real estate platforms to harness the artificial intelligence chatbot to empower…

First Onsite study explores wildfire, evacuation and family safety fears FIRST ONSITE Property Restoration, Canada’s leading property restoration company, marks the beginning of wildfire season and the seven-year anniversary of the Fort McMurray, Alberta wildfires with the release of its wildfire…

Roof anchor fall protection is required with fall arrest and fall restraint systems. There is an important difference. Fall arrest systems allow a worker the greatest freedom of movement and range, such as reaching the roof edge. It stops or catches…

As the world continues to deal with various airborne illnesses and hazards, the need for respiratory protection has become more critical. When considering which respirator is right for you, the first decision to make is whether you should use a disposable…

On May 12, the RONA Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary. The organization oversees all the philanthropic activities of RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers which operates the Lowe’s, RONA, and Réno-Dépôt banners. To mark the occasion, the foundation…

Sustainable cameras to secure jobsites and reduce carbon footprints As industries across the grid are increasingly focusing on sustainability and environmental impact, solar is an affordable, practical alternative to traditional energy sources. With solar panels now smaller, more efficient, and more…

Don’t settle for superficial protection. After all, you take pride in your specification and design work, and for good reason. It’s meant to keep concrete structures standing for as long as possible in a safe, secure way. And that can’t happen…

The standalone monthly seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of total housing starts for all areas in Canada increased 22% in April (261,559 units) compared to March (213,780 units) according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The monthly SAAR of total urban starts…

Sage, the trusted software provider for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in the construction industry, announces the acquisition of Corecon, a cloud native preconstruction and project management solution. The acquisition expands Sage’s relationships with customers beyond financials and reinforces its position…

North American Development Group (“NADG”) and its development team continue to work with the City of Toronto on the planning approval process for the redevelopment of the 26-acre Agincourt Mall. Last year, Toronto City Council approved the zoning by-law that permits…

Architecture studio Grimshaw and the University of East London have collaborated to create Sugarcrete, a biomaterial construction block with an interlocking shape made from the sugarcane by-product bagasse. Sugarcrete was developed to be a low-cost and low-carbon reusable construction-material alternative to brick and concrete. The concept, design and fabrication of the…

The first of its kind in the world, the e-motorway may lead to an expansion of a further 3,000 km of electric roads in Sweden by 2045. As the EU passed a landmark law last month to require all new cars…

A look at the world of Construction Technology – by Arnie Gess, publisher of Construction Links Network Technology is transforming every aspect of the construction industry, from design and planning to project management and execution. As new tools and techniques continue to emerge,…

Since building project owners fund, own and operate the completed assets, they can have a major influence on driving key project delivery trends in the construction industry. A new Dodge Construction Network study of large organizations (with annual construction projects totaling $100M or…