Bird Agrees to Acquire Ontario Telecommunications and Utility Contractor
Bird Construction recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Trinity Communication Services, a diversified telecommunication and utility infrastructure contractor. Based in Ontario, Trinity provides services to major national and regional telecommunication, utilities, power, and internet service providers. The total consideration for…
Mattamy homes breaks ground on three GTA projects in one week
Mattamy Homes, North America’s largest privately owned homebuilder, broke ground on three communities across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) last week, continuing to help address the region’s ongoing housing shortage with thoughtfully designed multi-residential communities in key markets. Ceremonies to mark the start of construction…
Updated Building Efficiency System Tool™ now available for download
A significant upgrade to the Hydronic Industry Alliance-Commercial’s (HIA-C) Building Efficiency System Tool™ (BEST), the interactive commercial building HVAC system efficiency comparison application, is now available for download here. BEST 6.1 adds groundbreaking new features that address emerging needs within the industry.…
Cooper Equipment Rentals acquires Hub Equipment
Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited, the leading Canadian-owned and operated construction equipment rental company, is pleased to announce the completed transaction to purchase 100% of the shares of Toronto-based Hub Equipment. Established in 1946 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Hub Equipment moved its…
CONEXPO-CON/AGG Announces Finalists in Inaugural Next Level Awards
CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) have announced the top 10 finalists for the Next Level Awards Program. These finalists will be exhibiting at the shows, March 14-18 in Las Vegas. They include: Continental AG Smart Conveyor Management Digga…
Lowe’s Canada to now operate as RONA
RONA inc. recently announced that it has re-established itself as an independent company following its acquisition by Sycamore Partners from Lowe’s Companies, Inc. RONA is a leading Canadian home improvement retailer that has served communities across the country for over 80 years…
How Much Is Ignoring Ergonomics Costing Us?
Ergonomics is the design of systems to fit human needs and characteristics. Designing these systems includes studying and reducing the risks of repetitive work-related actions and strenuous activities. Although this statement is true, the study of ergonomics can include workplace factors…
Canadian building permits decrease 7.3% in December
Statistics Canada reports that the monthly total seasonally adjusted value of building permits in Canada decreased 7.3% in December to $10.3 billion. Declines were posted in both the residential and the non-residential sectors. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), the total value of…