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AECOM recently announced that its high complexity material testing laboratory in Ontario has been qualified by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO). The facility offers high complexity testing of soil, aggregate and rock for both small- and large-scale infrastructure projects…

Over the last few years, many of us have begun to understand how deeply the world around us can affect us internally. Changing the way we think, the way we feel, and even the way we behave. It is our responsibility…

A skylight is essentially a hole in your rooftop, and depending on where you live, it may be covered with snow for a few months out of the year. As a result, your skylight poses a potential fall hazard. We carry…

The premier event in commissioning, energy management, and building analytics and diagnostics, CxEnergy 2023, announced its technical program today. The event takes place May 2-5, 2023 in Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX at the Omni Fort Worth. CxEnergy draws hundreds of the nation’s…

Building a new structure or renovating an existing one is a complex process that requires a significant investment of time, money, and effort. One of the most critical steps in the construction process is site preparation. It is the foundation upon…

Every year, there are a plethora of construction industry events to explore and enjoy, and 2023 will be no different. And like many participating in these events, we find particular joy in being able to connect with other industry professionals and…

Work Zone Safety Group (WZSG), the largest global temporary traffic and safety solutions specialist, through its Canadian subsidiary Ramudden Canada Inc., has acquired Ontario Barrier Wall (OBW Equipment) located in Bradford, Ontario. OBW is one of the leading rental companies in traffic safety and worker…

The Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) has announced a new AIA-approved webinar in their TAB Talk series to take place on January 18, where Terry Becker, P.Eng., shares a brief overview of electrical hazard identification/classification for low voltage energized electrical work…

A review commissioned by the Canadian Homebuilders Association (CHBA) found Edmonton overall had the least red tape in its planning processes and systems, permit approval timelines, and building fees. It ranked first for having the most planning features and sixth for both shortest…

A modular housing company has put its first units on the market in Cambridge Bay. CHOU Consulting and Development was founded by Amanda Doiron and Stuart Rostant. During an interview with Nunavut News, they shared challenges they have faced since the…

It was a year of record-high of employment at the Site C dam construction site outside Fort St. John in 2022. And BC Hydro says the earth fill dam crossing the Peace River is now 87% complete, saying progress last year…

by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) With 2022 firmly in the rearview mirror and the new year now underway, it’s clear many of the opportunities and challenges impacting equipment manufacturers today are poised to remain as relevant as ever in…

Although its a rarity that fires occur in multiple locations of a building at the same time, the possibility of spreading smoke may annunciate multipliable area zones on the fire alarm control panel. The danger associated with the early stage fires…

Statistics Canada reports that the total value of building permits in Canada jumped 14.1% in November to $11.0 billion, rebounding after two consecutive monthly losses. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), the total value of building permits went up 12.3% to…

With classrooms, dormitories, dining halls, offices, bookstores, sports and recreational facilities, and the physical plant, a college campus is a community unto itself. An elementary, middle, or high school has all or most of the above under one roof. Whether multiple…