Sunday, September 29, 2024 
Procore appoints Sarah Hodges as Chief Marketing Officer
Procore Technologies is pleased to introduce Sarah Hodges as chief marketing officer. As CMO of Procore, Hodges will be responsible for the development of the strategic marketing plan and execution of all marketing activities globally in support of Procore’s financial and…
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Made When Choosing Fall Protection Solutions
Did you know that over 40,000 working-at-height injuries occur annually across Canada? Despite working-from-heights legislation and mandatory training being in place for over a decade, these statistics have not significantly declined. Fall injuries and, sadly, deaths are still all too common…
‘The world’s largest construction site’: The race is on to rebuild Ukraine
Latvian roofing companies and South Korean trade specialists. Fuel cell manufacturers from Denmark and timber producers from Austria. Private equity titans from New York and concrete plant operators from Germany. Thousands of businesses around the globe are positioning themselves for a…
Engineered wood is stronger, fights climate change by capturing CO2
With the world focused on addressing climate change, scientists have had to get creative when it comes to developing sustainable building materials that tackle carbon dioxide emissions. Scientists have now devised a new way of engineering wood that makes it stronger…
Water Damage in Commercial & High-rise Buildings
Water damage is a factor in virtually all weather events – from hurricanes and floods to tornadoes, earthquakes, and fires. For high rise commercial buildings there are special considerations in mitigating the damage and make recovery less costly. Special Considerations for…
Yes, I broke the law. Anything else? Toronto home builder banned from new construction
In an exceptionally rare move, Ontario’s new home construction regulator has stripped a Toronto builder of his licence to construct new homes. The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) has revoked the licence of Albion Building Consultant Inc. for failing to enrol new homes in the warranty program…
Here is how radon can affect your business
Although there is still a high percentage of the Canadian population that is not aware of Radon or its associated health risks, awareness has been increasing in recent years. It is crucial to know how radon gas affects human health. According…
Housing starts fall in January to the lowest level since 2020
New U.S. home construction slumped again in January to the lowest level since 2020 as elevated mortgage rates combined with pervasive inflation continued to cool demand. Housing starts slid 4.5% last month to an annual rate of 1.31 million units, according to…
First-in-Canada geothermal power plant to begin construction in south Sask.
The Deep Earth Energy Production Company (DEEP) has achieved a significant milestone in its testing and development of geothermal power resources in southeast Saskatchewan and will begin work this year on Canada’s first geothermal plant. “We have been able to announce…
‘It’s crazy and it’s the best thing ever’ mild winter keeps construction season going
A warmer than usual winter has prolonged construction season for many crews in Windsor-Essex. “It’s crazy and it’s the best thing ever,” said Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex director of operations, Pamela Breault. “How can you not be excited on a day…
Canadian housing starts activity declines 13% in January
The standalone monthly seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of total housing starts for all areas in Canada declined 13% in January (215,365 units) compared to December (248,296 units) according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The SAAR of total urban starts declined…
University of Toronto selects Westbank as development partner for The Gateway
The University of Toronto has chosen Westbank, a leading private North American real estate developer, to design and build its innovative Site 1: The Gateway project. The Gateway project will create significant housing for faculty, staff and student families, academic space focused on life-long…
City of Surrey continues to see progress from guaranteed permitting timelines
After giving itself guaranteed permitting processing timelines in Fall 2021, the City of Surrey continues to see real progress in preventing unnecessary longer delays in approving housing and supporting businesses. On Monday, City staff provided Surrey City Council with an update on…
400-million year old building material used at Sask. university gets international status
A unique material found in many University of Saskatchewan (U of S) buildings, is getting some international attention. Tyndall Stone is limestone that has fossil fragments in it. It can only be found in Manitoba and dates back over 400 million…
How to Reduce Paperwork Pain in Your Construction Company
As technology advances, switching to digital solutions across all industries becomes easier. And the truth is that we can no longer afford the time or resources that paper saps from our businesses. The excuses for clinging onto paper processes are running…
