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RONA inc. recently announced that it has re-established itself as an independent company following its acquisition by Sycamore Partners from Lowe’s Companies, Inc. RONA is a leading Canadian home improvement retailer that has served communities across the country for over 80 years…

The recent cold weather snap makes it a good time to ensure properties consider the potential damages that the winter season brings. Property owners and managers need to stay vigilant to protect their properties and take precautions throughout the winter season.…

On this flat roof the HVAC system is slightly more than 6 feet away from the roof’s edge, so why would a safety solution be required? When a member of the facility maintenance team or a third-party service crew is required…

The federal government has set aside billions of dollars to quickly build affordable housing across the country, but delays in construction suggest many of the projects approved for funding are missing their deadlines. The Rapid Housing Initiative is a federal program…

Ergonomics is the design of systems to fit human needs and characteristics. Designing these systems includes studying and reducing the risks of repetitive work-related actions and strenuous activities. Although this statement is true, the study of ergonomics can include workplace factors…

Statistics Canada reports that the monthly total seasonally adjusted value of building permits in Canada decreased 7.3% in December to $10.3 billion. Declines were posted in both the residential and the non-residential sectors. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), the total value of…

The construction industry is facing a serious challenge: a shortage of skilled workers. With an aging workforce and a lack of new workers entering the field, contractors are struggling to find the talent they need to complete projects on time and…

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in partnership with the National Institute of Building Sciences and MOD X, has released the Offsite Construction for Housing: Research Roadmap, a strategic report that presents the key knowledge gaps and research needs to overcome the barriers…

A once-in-a-generation construction project is set to transform travel between central Europe and Scandinavia. When completed in 2029, the $8 billion Fehmarnbelt tunnel will be both the longest combined road and rail tunnel and the longest immersed tunnel anywhere in the…

Weary of his life as a computer engineer, in 2010 Elad Kaspin packed his bags and travelled the world. Mr Kaspin wanted a break from Israel, describing life in the country as complicated. “I knew I didn’t want to live there,…

This is the third part of a series of articles on concrete.  The first installment appeared on December 3, 2022; the second on December 10, 2022. What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Switzerland? The Alps, sure. The nation…

On track to be completed in 2029, the $700-million electric arc steelmaking facility is expected to reduce carbon emissions by up to 70 per cent The most expensive project in Sault Ste. Marie’s history is so far on budget and on…

This unique form of carbon capture is the result of a 2021 scientific study of synthesizing starch from CO2. The City Chloroplast skyscraper concept puts this research into practical use, doing the job of a massive plant that absorbs CO2 from…

By: CONEXPO-CON/AGG CONEXPO-CON/AGG is already the largest trade show in North America, and in 2023 it’s going to be bigger and better than ever. That means it can be a little overwhelming if you’re attending for the first time. To prepare…

One of the most remarkable things about construction robotics is the sheer breadth of tasks that can potentially be automated. As I’ve noted before, the entire category is a prime target for robotics startups, given that it fills all of the…