Saturday, September 28, 2024 
The RONA Foundation celebrates 25th anniversary and launches Build from the Heart
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 for Jobsite Monitoring
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…
Ensure Your Concrete Waterproofing Isn’t Skin-Deep
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…
Canadian Housing starts increase 22% in April
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 streamlines workflows for SMBs in construction industry with Corecon acquisition
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…
Agincourt Mall Redevelopment in Scarborough Advancing According to Plan
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…
Grimshaw and UEL develop Sugarcrete blocks that “could replace the traditional brick industry”
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…
Sweden is building the world’s first permanent electrified road for EVs to charge while driving
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…
ConTech Trends and Innovations – No. 7
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,…
New Study Reveals Building Owners are Driving Digital Project Delivery in Design and Construction
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…
Building Better with Advanced Building Materials: Tips and Trends
The construction industry has always been known for innovation and the use of cutting-edge technology. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in advanced building materials that can offer improved performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. In this article, we’ll take…
New York becomes the first state to ban gas stoves in new residential building construction
New York has officially become the first U.S. state to ban gas stoves from new residential building construction. The new $229 billion fiscal year budget was approved by Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Democratic-led legislature on Tuesday night and contains a provision that bans…
Kiloutou Germany joins SmartEquip Network
SmartEquip, a leading provider of equipment service and parts procurement solutions, is proud to announce the addition of Kiloutou Germany, a major subsidiary of Europe’s third-largest generalist equipment rental company, Kiloutou Group, to its global network. Kiloutou Group has been a leader in…
GreenPower Debuts All-Electric Aluminum Medium-Duty Utility Truck
GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sectors, recently unveiled the EV Star Utility, a purpose-built, all-electric, all-aluminum…
Building permits in Canada advance 11.3% in March
Statistics Canada reports that the total monthly value of building permits in Canada advanced 11.3% in March to $11.8 billion, led by sharply increasing monthly non-residential growth (+32.0%). On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), the total value of building permits went up 12.2% to…
