Sunday, September 29, 2024 
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…
Leading geospatial and built world technology expo and conference in Denver next week
Geo Week features sold-out exhibit floor and 2,500+ registrants Organizers of Geo Week, the premier event that champions the coming together of geospatial technologies and the built world, are anticipating that more than 2,500 industry professionals will attend next week’s event.…
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…
Built Green partners with Hudson Restoration to offer customers eco-friendly options
When it comes to sustainable building, primarily, green innovation is adopted by new construction and, to a lesser extent, with renovations. In a national first, Hudson Restoration has partnered with Built Green Canada to provide Canada’s first BUILT GREEN® certified restorations for homes…
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…
Skills Ontario sees the pay-off from provincial investments into skilled trades programming
As demand for skilled trades professionals rises, Skills Ontario is recommending continued investments from the provincial government in its skilled trade and technology programming ahead of the 2023 Economic Budget. Last Thursday, Skills Ontario Chief Executive Officer, Ian Howcroft, participated in…
Bentley Systems to demonstrate Next-gen Construction Management Platform at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Bentley Systems will present its advancements to SYNCHRO at CONEXPO-CONAGG in Las Vegas. These advancements are making SYNCHRO the next generation of construction management for civil infrastructure projects and the construction component of the new Bentley Infrastructure Cloud. Construction contractors, managers, and…
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…
Winter Storm Preparedness: Protecting Commercial Properties From the Cold
The recent cold weather snap makes it a good time to ensure properties consider the potential damages that the winter season brings. Property owners and managers need to stay vigilant to protect their properties and take precautions throughout the winter season.…
Creating a Safe Rooftop with a Non-Penetrating Safety Guardrail
On this flat roof the HVAC system is slightly more than 6 feet away from the roof’s edge, so why would a safety solution be required? When a member of the facility maintenance team or a third-party service crew is required…
Majority of affordable homes approved under federal program not yet constructed
The federal government has set aside billions of dollars to quickly build affordable housing across the country, but delays in construction suggest many of the projects approved for funding are missing their deadlines. The Rapid Housing Initiative is a federal program…
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…
