Understanding Change Orders in Construction
Every company sees change orders slightly differently. Some see them as a time and resource vacuum, while others see them as opportunities to make more money. And the fact that there are many different outlooks on the subject makes truly understanding…
The ACI Foundation’s 2023-2024 Fellowship and Scholarship Recipients
The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2023-2024 fellowship and scholarship recipients. The ACI Foundation is a non-profit subsidiary of ACI that promotes progress, innovation, and collaboration in the concrete industry through strategic investments in ideas, research, and people to…
IAPMO Seeks UPC Adult Changing Station Task Group Members
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is accepting applications and seeking technical experts to participate on a task group to address adult changing stations toward the development of the 2027 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). The scope of the…
Aecon releases fourth annual Sustainability Report
Aecon Group recently released its fourth annual Sustainability Report, outlining its progress and goals in its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. “Our fourth annual Sustainability Report highlights our commitment to sustainability in what we build and how we build it, as we continue moving…
ConTech Trends and Innovations – No. 5
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,…
HomeEd acquires 248 rental units from developer Ayrshire Group
HomeEd, the City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation, has acquired a brand new 248 unit apartment development in the Northeast Edmonton neighborhood of Abbottsfield. Rundle at Riverview Crossing is adjacent to Rundle Park and was acquired from Ayrshire Group, a local community-minded developer. This acquisition…
Local official says workplace safety issues still concerning
A health and safety seminar held recently in North Bay opened with this statement, “Let’s have a moment of silence because today someone will die while working on the job.” A grim but unfortunately accurate description of a workplace reality. The…