Ontario Government Leverages Digital Twins for Key Infrastructure Projects
The Ontario government is embracing digital twin technology to enhance the delivery of crucial infrastructure projects, including hospitals, highways, and transit systems. This innovative approach aims to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Digital Twins: A Game-Changer for…
Nexii Building Solutions saga ends with bankruptcy sale
Nexii Building Solutions, a green-tech company, has been sold in a court-approved bankruptcy sale to Nexiican Holdings Inc. and Nexii Inc. for $500,000, along with the assumption of over $20 million in debt. The new owners, Blake Beckham, a Dallas-based lawyer,…
Doug Ford’s ‘red-tape’ cuts save Ontario developers $400M a year
Premier Doug Ford’s government has introduced 12 bills aimed at reducing red tape since 2018, resulting in significant savings for developers and other sectors. The latest legislation, the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, contributes to an annual $1.2…
US construction spending unexpectedly falls in May
U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell by 0.1% in May due to higher mortgage rates impacting single-family homebuilding, following a revised 0.3% increase in April. Year-on-year, spending rose 6.4%. Private construction dropped 0.3%, with residential construction down 0.2% and new single-family projects…
Preparing for summer storms and tornadoes
According to the Weather Network, forecasters expect a pattern of heat domes to develop south of the border that could enhance severe storms over parts of Canada through the heart of the summer. First Onsite Severe Weather Guide can help Canadians…