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Fresh off the next level reiteration last month, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is proud to announce Link-Belt Excavator Company (LBX Company) President and CEO Eric Sauvage as the chair of the 2026 show, running March 3-7, 2026 in Las Vegas. Sauvage has been an active participant in AEM…

Investment in infrastructure is badly needed in Canada. It is critical to the quality of life of Canadians and the competitiveness of our country. We rely on power generation, roadways and transit, water management, hospitals and natural resource development to function…

Construction Technology Helps A Shifting Industry The construction industry is a vital part of any economy, providing infrastructure, housing, and employment for communities. In recent years, contractors and builders have been facing significant labor and logistical problems, which have led to…

If you’re considering making a change to your construction software, you’re probably wondering if you should stay with your existing way of doing things (usually multiple systems for multiple functions) or if you should integrate all your software needs into one…

Though demand remains high for construction work in B.C., getting paid on time is said to be the biggest issue facing job sites, according to new survey results from the B.C. Construction Association (BCCA).  Eighty-two per cent of contracting companies, regardless…

RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 450 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, congratulates Paul Sharpe on the acquisition of the BFD RONA Building Centre store located at 5 Forwell Road in Kitchener,…

The American Wood Council (AWC) is pleased to release a new, first-of-its kind online tool designed to help users better understand where their wood products are coming from and the safeguards in place throughout the supply chain to ensure sustainability measures. The tool…

A fall protection harness that is private labeled with your company’s logo can help convey a more professional image to your customers. It shows that you take safety seriously and are willing to invest in high-quality equipment to protect your workers.…

You’ve heard it all before – planting trees is beneficial to both the environment and your health. A well-known and direct impact of trees include their capacity to absorb air pollution and soften the effects of climate change in cities. It…

If the federal government wants to build a more competitive Canada, the place to start is with the industry that’s responsible for building and maintaining our country’s infrastructure. The current review of Canada’s Competition Act should aim to better protect the…

Recently, UBC Faculty of Applied Science welcomed students into a vibrant new teaching and learning space that is one of Canada’s first institutional spaces designed to be near-zero embodied carbon. It’s also the first such building designed by students. The bright…

Only after Pat Docking’s flight to Mexico had landed did she find out that the property-management company for her Vancouver condo was cancelling the building and its residents as clients. As the president of her strata council, she spent her holiday…

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,…

by Tooey Courtemanche, CEO at Procore Technologies Ever since I was young, I’ve been fascinated by how things are built. Much to my parents’ chagrin, I would often take our household items apart and reassemble them. It was no surprise when…

In anticipation of Earth Day, digital real estate platform Wahi looks at four very eco-friendly homes built in the Greater Toronto Area, from green condos to a pioneering straw-bale house. When architect Felix Leicher emigrated to Canada from Germany in 2015,…