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Wahi recently launched the ultimate home-hunting experience for couples on the Wahi app that takes the homebuying journey to the next level. The new feature streamlines the communication process between partners to help find homes they both agree on faster and…

Residents of a west Toronto neighborhood are facing ongoing disruption from construction work even after a boring machine, stuck for over a year, was removed. The project, aimed at flood prevention, has caused home damage, noise, and general upheaval, prompting residents…

The following op-ed, is co-authored by Chris Gardner, ICBA BC President, and Mike Martens, ICBA Alberta President British Columbia and Alberta have some things in common. Both are unusually dependent on natural resource-based industries to drive their economies and supply the…

Membertou, N.S., faces a unique challenge in its housing sector: while it has secured funding for a record number of new homes, including 32 under Ottawa’s Rapid Housing Initiative and an additional 28 through the federal housing accelerator program, the community…

In January 2024, Canada witnessed a slight dip in its building construction investments, marking a nuanced start to the year in the construction sector according to Statistics Canada. The overall expenditure on building construction witnessed a decline of 0.9%, settling at…

A look at the world of Construction Technology – by Arnie Gess, publisher of Construction Links Network. Calling All Construction Tech Enthusiasts! Do you have the latest scoop in construction technology? Submit your news releases to us! Don’t miss the Tuesday deadline each…

OnsiteIQ, a pioneer in cloud-based development, is redefining real estate technology with its AI-driven insights, aiming to enhance returns for real estate professionals through meticulously analyzed field data. The company’s journey towards industry leadership receives a significant boost with Andrea Neiman’s…

Trimble has launched the 2024 updates for its Tekla software suite, including Tekla Structures, Tekla Structural Designer, Tekla Tedds, and Tekla PowerFab, setting a new benchmark in Building Information Modeling (BIM), structural engineering, and steel fabrication management. The latest versions are…

LCPtracker, Inc., a leading force in prevailing wage and construction workforce reporting, proudly introduces Workforce Manager, a state-of-the-art, cloud-based tool designed to elevate workforce development. This platform aims to meticulously track the growth of participants as they enhance their skills, earn…

D.R. Horton, the leading homebuilder in the U.S. by volume, has announced a strategic investment in Apis Cor, a pioneering firm in construction 3D printing technology. This partnership is set to kick off with a collaborative multi-unit construction project in South…

In a groundbreaking partnership, Matterport, Inc., a leader in spatial data capture, has joined forces with Resi, the foremost home extension company in the UK, to elevate home surveying to unparalleled levels of efficiency and accuracy. This collaboration marks a significant…

Elie Azar has been appointed the new Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Sustainable Buildings and Communities at Carleton University, a role recognized by the Canadian government to support exceptional emerging researchers. Azar’s research aims to pioneer sustainable, resilient, and human-centered designs…

Giant robots made by Austin startup Icon began 3D-printing an entire neighborhood of suburban homes in late 2022; on Tuesday, the company introduced an AI architect to design them. It’s a technological leap that Icon says could one day spell the…

Sponsored by Northbridge Insurance, CCA’s National Awards ceremony was held on March 14, 2024 in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. From innovation and environmental achievement to community leadership, world-class safety and workforce excellence, the recipients represent the…

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading infrastructure engineering software company, is excited to announce the call for nominations for its prestigious 2024 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. Celebrating excellence and innovation in infrastructure projects, these awards spotlight digital advancements across various stages…