Cornerstone Building Brands Enhances Supply Chain with Innovative Technologies
ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, along with partner River Logic, Inc, a global innovator in network design and optimization, recently announced that Cornerstone Building Brands, a leading North American manufacturer of exterior building materials,…
Former PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian Joins Aurigo’s Industry Strategy Group
Aurigo Software, the leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for infrastructure and private owners, announced the appointment of former Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary, Yassmin Gramian, to its Industry Strategy Group. The group advises public agencies across North America on…
Bridging Knowledge Gap: Trusstor’s Progress Analyzer Tool
Trusstor, a construction operations platform bringing together a zero-intrusion IoT solution with advanced oversight, reporting and analysis capabilities, has announced the launch of its Progress Analyzer tool to enable executive management to bridge the on-site knowledge gap through the monitoring, reporting…
Automate Autodesk Construction Cloud Project Setup With ProjectReady
Collaborative project information management software provider for architects, engineers, contractors, and project owners, ProjectReady, recently announced its automated project site setup feature extends to Autodesk Construction Cloud®, a portfolio of software and services that combines technology, a builders network and predictive insights for…
Home Depot buying supplier to professional contractors in a deal valued at about $18.25 billion
Home Depot is set to acquire SRS Distribution, a professional materials provider, for about $18.25 billion, marking its largest purchase ever. This move significantly enhances Home Depot’s footprint in the professional builder and contractor sector, a strategic pivot as retail sales…
90-year-old Fredericton architect recalls how he created the house you can’t miss
Carl Smyth, an architect renowned for his distinctive design ethos, crafted a unique home on Fredericton’s Waterloo Row in 1977, embodying his belief that architecture’s essence lies in proportions and the specific character of the lot. The house, known for its…
Competition Bureau reaches agreement to protect competition for ready-mix concrete in Quebec
The Competition Bureau recently announced that it has entered into a consent agreement with Béton Provincial to address competition concerns from its acquisition of the Québec-based concrete operations of CRH Canada Group Inc. The Bureau’s review concluded that the proposed transaction would likely…
Apartment construction sustains housing starts in Canada’s Largest cities
A surge in apartment construction, particularly in Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary, more than offset declines in single-detached and semi-detached construction, causing the overall level of new home construction in Canada’s six largest cities for 2023 to remain virtually unchanged from 2022. This according to the latest Housing…
Igniting AECO Innovation with the Revizto 2023 Collaborators of the Year Awards
Revizto, the industry-leading Integrated Collaboration Platform that streamlines and centralizes project workflows and communication, recently announced and celebrated in Denver, Colorado, the winners of the 2023 Collaborators of the Year Awards during the Revizto annual global user conference, RevUP 2024. This year,…
Steven McDowall Joins TrueLook as VP of Product
TrueLook, a leading provider of construction camera technology, is pleased to announce the newest addition to their leadership team, Steven McDowall, who will be assuming the role of Vice President of Product. With a distinguished career spanning over thirty years, Steven…
José Cuadrado appointed Global CEO of Yanmar Compact Equipment
Effective 1st April 2024, José Cuadrado has been appointed Global Chief Executive Officer at Yanmar Compact Equipment, and Chairman of the Board at Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. Cuadrado replaces Giuliano Parodi who, for the last six years, has successfully led the transformation…
FORVIA HELLA honored with John Deere Award for sustainability
The international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA receives the John Deere Award in the sustainability category. The leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery honors FORVIA HELLA for its heat recovery system at the Großpetersdorf site in Austria. The system saves around 175,000 kilowatt…
Built Green Canada Announces Winners in Inaugural Maverick Awards
In conjunction with title sponsor, BC Housing, Built Green Canada announces winners in their inaugural Maverick Awards. Out of entries from BC through to Ontario, just three winners are recognized: for Ambassadorship, Innovation, and Transformational. These awards don’t culminate in an…
Volvo CE pioneers e-shuttle service to cut transport emissions
In a continued commitment to enhance sustainability within their operations, Volvo CE and Volvo Trucks have teamed up with logistics firm Capelle Transports to pilot an innovative electric shuttle delivery solution. The e-shuttle service has been designed to not only reduce…
Skills Ontario supports Ontario’s strong investments in skilled trades in budget announcement
As demand for skilled trades professionals rises, Skills Ontario is commending the government for continued investments in skilled trades and technology programing, working to address the shortfall and need to build the workforce of the future in Ontario. The skilled trades…