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It is not easy to predict when the weather will get warmer, but one thing that is certain to occur: with the rise in temperatures each year, comes the renovation season! Winters are, in general, unbearably rough when it comes to…

Dynapac has an impressive array of products for the compaction and paving industry and CONEXPO-CON/AGG attendees will be able to see these products first-hand as Dynapac plans to display the full spectrum of paving, compaction, compact equipment, and technology solutions with…

In our industry, I’ve observed a growing disconnect between corporate leadership and the boots on the ground. It seems that in an attempt to speed everything up, we’re complicating the processes that used to be so beautifully simple. Don’t set your…

In March 2022, barely a month into the war in Ukraine, Nikita Bielokopytov learned that the home of his grandparents had been destroyed. Its roof and walls had been blown up, turning a quaint village house into a pile of pale…

New facility to open in May 2023 for IRATA rope access certification and other instruction. There is an old saying expressed by teachers, authors, and comedians alike that no one is actually afraid of heights. They are afraid of falling. Fear…

The construction industry is often associated with functionality and efficiency, with practical considerations such as safety taking priority over aesthetics and design. However, incorporating design and creativity into construction can elevate the final result to a higher level, making it a…

BuildCentrix recently acquired SiteTrace, a San Francisco based technology company providing material procurement software for the construction industry. By uniting teams and leveraging data, this acquisition will expand BuildCentrix’s footprint and help the construction industry build more efficiently. With a robust customer base of trade…

When it comes to planning and executing construction projects, research plays a critical part in ensuring safety, minimizing risk, and maximizing returns. Projects of any size require collaboration across teams. They often involve juggling data like material supply chains, labor needs,…

Are you a business owner in the construction or manufacturing sector? Get up to $10,000 to hire a first-year apprentice in one of 39 eligible trades. Connect with a new pool of talent and prepare for the future with Career Launcher…

More than eight-in-10 Ontario contractors are feeling good about their business prospects this year. According to the Ontario Construction Secretariat’s annual Contractor Survey, 81 per cent of respondents think their business prospects for 2023 will either stay the same (49 per…

For the seventh consecutive year, the Financial Times has announced the 1,000 fastest-growing companies in Europe – and Warwick-based Moasure® features in the top 150 businesses in the 2023 edition, ranking in 8th position in the Manufacturing sector. This year’s list…

The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) and the World Plumbing Council (WPC) will host 12 young plumbers from seven different countries at ISH 2023 in Frankfurt, Germany, to showcase the job skills needed by today’s plumbing professionals. In the…

Statistics Canada reports that the monthly total value of building permits in Canada decreased 4.0% in January to $9.8 billion. There were eight provinces that reported decreases in January, with the multi-residential sector in British Columbia significantly contributing to the national fall. The…

The Great Pyramids, the Parthenon, and the Taj Mahal have a few things in common. Aside from being ancient wonders of the world, they are some of the most notable triumphs of stonemasonry in human history. For many, the fact that…

Health and safety. Safety and health. The two terms go together like soup and sandwich or horse and carriage. At healthcare facilities, notably hospitals, clinics, and senior residences, essential safety procedures, such as infection control, contribute to good medical care. There…