Saturday, September 28, 2024 
ACEC-Ontario 2023 awards Member Company excellence at the Ontario Engineering Project Awards
Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Ontario (ACEC -Ontario) hosted their 20th annual Ontario Engineering Project Awards (OEPA), for the Ontario engineering community, on the evening of May 10th. ACEC-Ontario advocates for the advancement of the business interests of their membership along…
Omnia receives the prestigious Construire award from the ACQ
Omnia was proud to receive a prestigious Construire award from the Association de la construction du Québec on May 6 at the ACQ’s annual awards gala celebrating excellence in the construction industry. The Laval-based company earned the recognition this year in the Outstanding Real…
CURV, the tallest passive house in the world, to help accelerate Vancouver’s path to net zero
The award-winning team behind CURV, a development by Canadian developer Brivia Group, were recently joined by industry professionals and partners of the project at a special event and ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the official launch of the much-anticipated new residential tower, expected to…
IAPMO Publishes Spanish, International English Versions of “My Mom is a Plumbing Superhero”
Thanks to an overwhelmingly positive response and the desire for it to be accessible to people around the globe, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is pleased to announce that “My Mom Is a Plumbing Superhero,” the first…
The BNQ Publishes a New Canadian Standard on the Mitigation of the Risks of Inflow and Infiltration in New Sanitary Sewer Systems
The Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) announces the publication of the standard CAN/BNQ 3682-320 Mitigation of the Risks of Inflow and Infiltration in New Sanitary Sewer Systems. This new Canadian standard establishes the requirements associated with the design of the new…
Which material will become Europe’s future construction mainstay?
The European Union’s construction industry stands at a crossroads: In its transition to a climate-neutral ecosystem, the incumbent industry is worried that organic replacements are given disproportionate support. Construction is a big business. According to European Commission data, the sector employs around…
Fed Rate Hikes Are Weighing on the Housing Market. That’s Bad News for Construction Jobs
Construction jobs are set to become the next victim of high interest rates as the housing backlogs that have helped keep demand for workers steady start to diminish. Record wait times for home construction have until now kept overall building activity…
American Concrete Institute to Host Third Annual 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge
Registration is open for the third 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge, organized by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge is a free, virtual conference that brings together 24 ACI international chapters and industry partners. Each chapter and industry…
Investment in Canadian building construction declines 1.3% in March
Statistics Canada reports that investment in building construction declined 1.3% to $20.3 billion in March. The residential sector fell 2.1% to $14.6 billion, while the non-residential sector went up by 0.9% to $5.7 billion. Residential sector declines Investment in residential building…
Companies Must Protect Workers From Heat Stress, Study Warns
Companies urgently need to develop strategies to protect workers from excessive heat as average global temperatures continue to rise, according to a new study. The report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers warns heat stress and dehydration can impair decision-making and increase risk-taking.…
A Discussion with Anna Schlegel, Global VP with Procore on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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…
Use Wahi’s new ChatGPT Plugin to Find Your Next Home
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…
The rising dangers of wildfires: breaking down provincial worries
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…
When Are Roof Anchors Required?
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…
Disposable Respirators vs Reusable Respirators: Which is Best for Your Safety and Budget?
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…
