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The Energy Management Association is teaming up with Enviros to host a free AIA-approved webinar where the speakers discuss the benefits and challenges of implementing a facility performance program to meet the specific goals of different types of facilities. The program…

Zeal Motor Inc. the manufacturer of the famous FAT TRUCK® is proud to announce the official production launch of its new FAT TRUCK® 8X8. The 8X8 was designed to answer the specific need to transport heavier payload or additional crew in…

Roofing isn’t a glamorous job. In fact, one could reasonably argue that it checks off the classic three Ds of automation — dull, dirty and dangerous — with aplomb. It’s a prime candidate for transformation at the hands of some clever…

A slowdown in residential development on P.E.I. is due in large part to a number of substantial infrastructure projects announced over the last year, according to the Construction Association of P.E.I. Housing completions on the Island have been on the decline…

Optimism has never been higher in Ontario’s construction industry and Windsor is expected to be busier than most in what is anticipated to be a record year in 2023. According to the Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) annual contractors’ survey, 81 per…

While traditional construction management software has been the norm for many years, no-code workflow tools are quickly gaining traction due to their many advantages. No-code workflow productivity tools and standard construction management software tools are two different categories of software that…

Ropes have been used for a myriad of purposes for many thousands of years. From the construction of the pyramids to sailing boats, ropes have helped us build extraordinary structures and go about basic maintenance tasks for as long as we…

Premier, the leading global provider of financial cloud ERP software for the construction industry, comes out on top again. In a battle of the top 10 construction accounting software programs in the world, Forbes Advisor names Premier the best overall. Citing…

Now that it’s 2023, it’s a great time to take account of the first three years of this new decade and how we can work to shape our practices for the upcoming years. It’s safe to say that the last few…

When warm weather sets in and the real estate season starts, it is the perfect time to detect and assess underground storage tanks (USTs). Underground storage tanks are typically made of bare steel and were an efficient method of fuel storage…

How First Onsite mobilized in response to a flood event and the steps to getting back to business fast.  THE CHALLENGE A fierce storm brought between 90-100 millimeters of rain in the span of 24 hours, quickly forcing nearby rivers to…

Graitec, Inc. Canada, an Autodesk value-added reseller, is pleased to announce it has been recognized by Autodesk as having achieved Platinum Partner status in 2023. Platinum is the highest level of certification an Autodesk partner can achieve, and Graitec Canada is…

The Greater Toronto Area-developer behind a collapsed luxury condo project in Welland, Ont., is facing a $10 million lawsuit from residents in another condo in Niagara Falls who say their building is riddled with issues. “I’ve been doing this now over…

Commercial real estate developers, owners and tenants are finding that when they enter into new leases, it’s now important to read the green print. Green leases are agreements that include clauses about good environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, and they’re…

In a handsome Edwardian house in south London, the bold kitchen’s interior is literally made from kitchen rubbish. No slabs of pristine Carrera marble or granite in Mountain View. Instead, the work tops and cupboard doors had former lives as microwave…