Friday, April 26, 2024 
AI-Powered Innovations Cut Construction Procurement Time in Half
Construction projects, notorious for their inevitable delays and cost overruns, are facing a transformative solution with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the $1.7 trillion global construction materials sector. Forest Flager, CEO and co-founder of Parspec, emphasizes the cumbersome…
Microsol Resources Earns Bluebeam New User Growth Award
Microsol Resources, a recognized leader in building information modeling (BIM) technology solutions, as well as a leading Bluebeam Platinum Partner serving the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries, is pleased to announce that it has earned the award of Bluebeam New…
GITAI USA Pioneers in Lunar Construction with Robotics Breakthrough
GITAI USA Inc., a trailblazer in space robotics, has recently achieved a monumental breakthrough in lunar infrastructure technology. In collaboration with KDDI Corporation, a leading telecommunications operator in Japan, GITAI unveiled a first-of-its-kind demonstration of its advanced robotics technology by constructing…
Canadian Building Permits See Significant Rise in January
In a remarkable turnaround from December’s slump, January witnessed a substantial 13.5% surge in the total value of building permits across Canada, reaching $10.8 billion according to Statistics Canada. This uptick signals a robust beginning to the year for the construction…
Navigating Green Building Certifications and Surety Bonds in Construction Projects
There are complexities and risks associated with green building certifications, specifically LEED and their impact on surety bonds in construction projects. It outlines that contractors must possess deep knowledge and experience in sustainable construction practices, including sourcing local materials, specific handling,…
Canadian Contract Dispute: Digital Tools in Bidding Processes
In Canada, a significant contract dispute over the renovation of the Daniel J. MacDonald building has emerged, spotlighting the evolving nature of public sector project bidding. The government is appealing a Canadian International Trade Tribunal ruling related to the project’s tender…
CIMA+ Achieves Silver Level Parity Certification by Women in Governance
CIMA+, one of Canada’s largest privately-owned consulting engineering firms, is proud to announce that it has achieved the Silver level of its Parity Certification awarded by Women in Governance. One year after obtaining its first Bronze level certification, CIMA+ has demonstrated its ongoing…
Shawn Henn Joins American Global Canada as VP-Risk Engineering Services
American Global is excited to announce that Shawn Henn has joined American Global as Vice President-Risk Engineering Services in Canada. Shawn will further expand our capabilities in the region, helping clients reduce risk by shaping and implementing comprehensive health & safety…
Jacob Homiller Appointed CEO of CarbiCrete
CarbiCrete, a leading firm in the decarbonization of concrete, recently announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jacob Homiller as its new Chief Executive Officer. The company’s co-founder and outgoing CEO, Chris Stern, will remain with the organization as a strategic advisor. “I…
Construction prep will begin this spring at site of new Halifax Infirmary acute-care tower
In Nova Scotia, Health Minister Michelle Thompson announced that construction for a new acute-care tower at the QEII Health Sciences Centre will start this spring. This project, the largest of its kind in the province, includes a modern emergency department and…
The runaway cost of government construction projects
Infrastructure projects across Canada, such as fire halls and police stations, now far exceed initial budget projections due to a variety of factors, including increased requirements and the inclusion of social justice considerations. A once $18 million hangar project for the…
LRT construction delays keeping footbridge near Carleton campus incomplete
The completion of a crucial footbridge connecting Carleton University to Vincent Massey Park has been delayed nearly two years due to its ties with the light rail construction project. Despite the bridge’s potential to significantly shorten travel times and improve access…
Quebec’s new housing law aims to fast-track construction. Will it deliver?
Quebec’s new housing law amendment allows municipalities to bypass their own bylaws to approve housing projects aimed at addressing the province’s housing shortage, despite concerns from experts about potential corruption and the contradiction of the provisions. The law aims to facilitate…
Contractor charged in relation to 2022 crane collapse
In February 2022, a temporary bridge collapse involving a crane occurred during the Coles Island bridge replacement project in New Brunswick. Contractor Caldwell & Ross Ltd. faces charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act for failing to ensure and protect…
Fonds de Solidarité FTQ Invests in Pultrall for Sustainable Construction
The Fonds de solidarité FTQ announces a significant investment in the sustainable construction sector, with the participation of Export Development Canada (EDC), in Pultrall Inc.. Specializing in the manufacture of innovative composite material parts, the Thetford Mines-based company welcomes the Fonds as a minority shareholder, the…
