You Quote Per Unit. Your Crew Gets Paid Per Hour.
Plumbers, HVAC, electricians, fabricators all quote differently — but every unit price hides man hours. If you haven’t verified that math, your quote is a guess. You’ve been doing it this way for years. You know your trade. You know roughly…
Building Space for Reconciliation at YWCA Regina’s kikaskihtânaw Centre
The new centre brings together culture, community and ceremony to inspire hope and healing. The new YWCA Regina building stands as a symbol of healing, reconciliation and community transformation. The kikaskihtânaw Centre, which translates to “the place we all succeed” in…
How Construction Firms Build BIM Programs That Connect to ERP
BIM data becomes more useful when it feeds directly into enterprise systems. Model quantities can drive cost estimates. Material specifications can trigger procurement workflows. Design revisions can flag cost and schedule impacts automatically. Learn the insights on BIM execution plans, information…
Canada’s Building Construction Investment Declines Slightly in May as Residential Sector Softens
Canada’s building construction investment edged down 0.3% to $23.4 billion in May, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada. While lower residential construction spending weighed on overall investment, modest growth in the non-residential sector helped offset the decline. Compared to…
ConTech Weekly: Smarter Construction Starts Here – No. 167
by Arnie Gess, president of Construction Links Network Construction leaders face increasing pressure to do more with less such as tight margins, labour shortages, and rising project complexity demand smarter technology investments. This week’s newsletter features solutions that help contractors improve operational visibility,…
Four Major Exhibitions Unite to Drive Trade, Infrastructure and Innovation in East Africa
From July 22–24, 2026, Nairobi’s Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) will host one of East Africa’s largest international business events as China Trade Week Kenya (CTW Kenya) returns alongside the Africa Technology Show (AFTS), Africa Build Show Kenya (ABS Kenya), and…
Get Connected to Construction Leads with PermitsCA
In construction, building permit information is one of the most valuable tools for identifying projects that are right for your business, yet is often underutilized. PermitsCA is a platform designed and managed by the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) that provides…
Commercial UAV Expo 2026 to Spotlight FAA and EASA on the Future of BVLOS Drone Operations
Commercial UAV Expo 2026, the world’s leading trade show and conference for commercial drone technology, has announced its second and final keynote session: “Two Skies, One Conversation: Comparing FAA and EASA Approaches to BVLOS Drone Operations.” Scheduled for September 3, 2026,…
Ghana Investment & Trade Week 2026 Drives $50M in Opportunities Through Global Partnerships
Ghana Investment & Trade Week (GITW) 2026 concluded on July 9 in Accra after three days of business networking, investment discussions, and strategic partnerships that reinforced Ghana’s role as a leading destination for trade and infrastructure investment in West Africa. Co-located…
Canada Housing Starts Decline in June as Higher Costs and Market Uncertainty Slow New Construction
Canada’s housing starts continued to trend lower in June 2026, reflecting growing pressures from higher development costs, market uncertainty, and softer housing demand, according to the latest data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The six-month trend measure of…
China Trade Week Kenya 2026 to Showcase Global Trade, Construction, Technology and Energy Opportunities
The 11th China Trade Week (CTW) Kenya returns to Nairobi from July 22–24, 2026, bringing together global manufacturers, construction professionals, technology providers, investors, distributors, policymakers, and business leaders for one of East Africa’s largest international trade and investment events. Organized by…
Global Material Handling Leader KEITH Manufacturing Honored with Trailblazer Award
KEITH Manufacturing Co., a global leader in moving floor and material handling solutions, has received the Oregon Consular Corps. (OCC) Trailblazer Award for its contributions to manufacturing, innovation, workforce development, and international trade. Serving customers through a worldwide network of dealers…
Graham Selected to Build Bridgeland-Riverside Multimodal Pedestrian Bridge in Calgary
Graham has been selected as the General Contractor for the Bridgeland-Riverside Multimodal Pedestrian Bridge project in Calgary, Alberta. Delivered in partnership with the City of Calgary and the Calgary General Hospital Legacy Fund Review Committee, the new bridge will span the…
Buried Utility Damages Reach Record High as CGA Calls for Stronger Damage Prevention
The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) has released its 2025 Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Summary & Trends, revealing that damage to underground utility infrastructure continues to increase across the United States and Canada. Alongside the report, CGA introduced an expanded Damage…
Construction Technology Trends Helping Contractors Improve Productivity and Reduce Costs
Labour shortages, rising material costs, and tighter project schedules are accelerating the adoption of construction technology across the industry. At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, more than 200 exhibitors showcased innovative solutions designed to help contractors improve productivity, streamline workflows, and make better business…