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The federal attorney general is suing an architect, contractor, roofing company and a warranty group, alleging substandard construction of a $4.1-million washroom facility in Rogers Pass. According to a notice of civil claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court Dec. 7, the…

High school students in Ontario will learn from a rebooted technology curriculum starting next year, the province’s education minister says, part of a push to equip them with up-to-date skills needed in a range of skilled trades wrestling with labour shortages.…

An economic recovery, driven by an expanding mining sector and growing GDP, is underway in Canada’s North – according to a Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) 2022 Northern Housing Report. Home prices and costs rose in the North in 2021, as they…

Construction workers in the north end of Cornwall’s Riverdale neighbourhood are urging residents not to trespass on construction sites for everyone’s safety. Last week, construction worker Kyle Arthur wrote a Facebook post airing his frustrations. The post received ample support online. “You speed…

The trillion-dollar construction industry is often tarred with the inefficiency brush, accused of failing to move with the times and ignoring digitization in favor of legacy tools. But there is plenty of evidence that things are changing, with countless startups raising large sums of cash to help the construction industry modernize.…

NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete – a uniquely positioned center providing access to technologies and the knowledge needed to effectively and safely produce and place carbon neutral concrete in the built environment― announces the appointment of…

Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, recently announced it has opened its third Canadian office in Ottawa. The firm also announced John Holland has joined the firm as Regional Director to lead the new office. In this role, Holland will be responsible for…

CM Labs Simulations, global simulation training provider in the construction and ports industries, will announce new training solutions at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023, March 14-18, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Designed for the construction, infrastructure, and utility markets, the new Training Packs address…

Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 450 corporate and independent affiliated dealer stores under various banners, held a successful second edition of its Vendor Forum on December 15. Over 1,000 participants from close to…

As a construction professional, you know how important it is to have the right tools for the job. When it comes to software, the same rule applies. Choosing the right construction software can make a huge difference in the efficiency and…

By Gregg Wartgow, contributing writer for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) The vision is there. Wouldn’t it be great if the entire jobsite –the general contractor, subs, designers, owners, equipment vendors and material suppliers – were all working in sync…

As leaders, it’s our responsibility to take the steps necessary to keep our people. If you’re tired of complaining about staff turnover and ready to take some action, Nesbitt Training is a great place to start. Give me a call and…

Today’s commercial and industrial rooftops are getting quite crowded with various HVAC units, ducts, pipes and other RTUs (rooftop units). A roof barrier or guardrail system is intended to prevent roof workers and subcontractors from risk of injury or a fatal…

It’s been a great year at STACK, as we continue to hone our strategy to offer the best solutions to subcontractors throughout the construction lifecycle.  See what’s happening behind the scenes, and how we plan to serve you even better in 2023…

A piece of Calgary’s energy history is in its final days and construction of its replacement is underway. City-owned utility Enmax Power announced it had broken ground on the new site for the new Substation No. 1 – the biggest infrastructure project the utility has…