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Perched in the rocky, rolling, cactus-filled foothills of Desert Hot Springs, California, midway between Palm Springs and Joshua Tree, is the sleek prototype of a 3D printed home known as the “Mighty Quatro.” Designed by Culver City architects EYRC and built by automated…

Renovations recently outpaced new building construction in the U.S. for the first time – great news for those concerned about climate change. The building construction industry is responsible for a hefty 13% of energy-related emissions. Reusing our existing building stock can help…

Statistics Canada reports that investment in building construction declined 1.4% to $20.4 billion in November, with most of the drop coming from Alberta (-5.6%). The residential sector decreased 2.0% to $14.9 billion, while the non-residential sector edged up 0.2% to $5.5…

This fall, the construction site of a pair of large warehouses near Kingston will look vastly different than a regular building site. Instead of the typical dozen or so workers on site wielding tools to erect the structures, there will be…

The ACI Foundation has created a new Fellowship in honor of Kenneth C. Hover. His past and present teaching, communication, research, and consulting activities have positively influenced several thousands of individuals in the concrete industry community and enhanced our knowledge about…

In collaboration with the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA), the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is pleased to announce the release of the fourth…

Kee Safety Fall Protection Experts perform a critical analysis of the entire rooftop surface to identify the hazards where workers are exposed to the greatest risk. This ensures that the most dangerous areas are protected immediately with state-of-the-art fall protection systems…

T. Harris Environmental Management Inc. is committed to helping companies create safe and healthy environments, and that’s why they are excited to announce their monthly newsletter! Make sure to subscribe before January 24th to receive this month’s issue in your inbox!…

AECOM recently announced that its high complexity material testing laboratory in Ontario has been qualified by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO). The facility offers high complexity testing of soil, aggregate and rock for both small- and large-scale infrastructure projects…

Over the last few years, many of us have begun to understand how deeply the world around us can affect us internally. Changing the way we think, the way we feel, and even the way we behave. It is our responsibility…

A skylight is essentially a hole in your rooftop, and depending on where you live, it may be covered with snow for a few months out of the year. As a result, your skylight poses a potential fall hazard. We carry…

The premier event in commissioning, energy management, and building analytics and diagnostics, CxEnergy 2023, announced its technical program today. The event takes place May 2-5, 2023 in Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX at the Omni Fort Worth. CxEnergy draws hundreds of the nation’s…

Building a new structure or renovating an existing one is a complex process that requires a significant investment of time, money, and effort. One of the most critical steps in the construction process is site preparation. It is the foundation upon…

Every year, there are a plethora of construction industry events to explore and enjoy, and 2023 will be no different. And like many participating in these events, we find particular joy in being able to connect with other industry professionals and…

Work Zone Safety Group (WZSG), the largest global temporary traffic and safety solutions specialist, through its Canadian subsidiary Ramudden Canada Inc., has acquired Ontario Barrier Wall (OBW Equipment) located in Bradford, Ontario. OBW is one of the leading rental companies in traffic safety and worker…