Magic Lite’s robust accent light provides elegance and ambience
Canada’s trusted source for architectural and specialty lighting solutions, Magic Lite, reinvents the application options of their In Ground / Wall / Ceiling Disc light series. The LED Disc Light is made of marine grade stainless steel and has traditionally been…
Canadian Concrete Expo 2023 sees record attendance in Toronto
by Stuart Galloway, President at Canadian Concrete Expo The Canadian Concrete Expo was held February 16th – 17th, 2023 at the International Centre in Toronto. This was by far the best show to date and a very positive experience for exhibitors…
Future-ready Data and Analytics in Focus for Graham
Graham Construction has grown significantly in the last several years, through organic growth and acquisition and merger. Growth, while exciting for the company overall, creates significant challenges for how we manage a growing data asset within an expanding technology landscape. Speed to…
Advancing Construction’s Future Workforce One Student at a Time
by Arabi Siva – Procore Technologies As the construction industry grapples with an ongoing labour shortage, the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is making strides to attract more young people to the skilled trades through a variety of outreach programs to junior…
IAPMO Seeks Technical Correlating Committee Members
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking volunteers to participate on the Technical Correlating Committee (TCC) to work toward the correlation of the 2027 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®). The…
Mastering Gantt Schedules: Best Practices for Construction Projects
Gantt charts are an invaluable tool for project management in the construction industry. They allow you to visualize the project timeline, identify dependencies, and keep track of progress. However, Gantt charts can be overwhelming and, if not used properly, they can…
Pace and scale of Ontario building code revamp causing concern
Ontario’s building code is going through a long, arduous update process and the latest phase of consultations was recently posted to the provincial regulatory registry. Building codes are a rather arcane subject but have a big effect on pressing policy areas like…
Where to Find the GTA’s Most Affordable Condos
Digital real estate platform Wahi’s latest analysis uncovers which Greater Toronto Area communities have the lowest average sales prices for condos. For many homebuyers in the Greater Toronto Area, a condo is the only type of dwelling within their budget these…
Record-breaking CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE 2023 wrap up successful event
After five jam-packed days of innovative product launches and major company announcements, enlightening education sessions and countless networking opportunities, CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE 2023 have come to a close, but not before taking the construction industry to the next level. The show…
Advisory Board Announced for Commercial UAV Expo 2023
Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an impressive list of influential leaders in the drone industry who will be participating on the Advisory Board. Following record-breaking attendance at the 2022 event, the…
Investment in Canadian building construction increases 1.5% in January
Statistics Canada reports that investment in building construction increased 1.5% to $20.4 billion in January, with all components posting gains. The residential sector rose 1.9% to $14.9 billion, while the non-residential sector was up 0.5% to $5.6 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment in building…
Giatec wins NRMCA Build With Strength 2023 Concrete Innovations Award
Giatec®, global leader in the concrete industry, is proud to announce that its revolutionary concrete solution, SmartMix™, has been named the winner of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s (NRMCA) Build With Strength 2023 Concrete Innovations Awards for Innovative Product or…