Heavy concrete and steel help reduce ambient noise
Open spaces create noisy places. Commercial and industrial buildings tend to be designed with open architecture to offer versatility. Unfortunately, high ceilings and wide-open areas can create loud acoustics. Large concrete spaces also amplify sounds. Although workplaces can never eliminate noise…
Hockey First Aid Kits: Is Your Team Ready When an Injury Happens?
Be ready before the puck drops. Learn why every Canadian hockey team needs a fully stocked first aid kit, how it supports Hockey Canada’s safety recommendations and Emergency Action Plans, and what makes Dentec’s Hockey First Aid Kit a practical choice…
RAIC Launches Global Design Exchange for Canadian Architects
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has launched the RAIC Global Design Exchange, a new international initiative designed to connect Canadian architects with leading architectural practices, projects, ideas and professional networks around the world. The inaugural Global Design Exchange will…
PCL’s Role in Building Canada’s Defence Future
As Canada more than doubles its defence spending, military infrastructure construction is poised for significant growth. With $81.8 billion in new federal defence funding committed over five years in Budget 2025 and an estimated $290 billion in defence-related infrastructure spending projected…
2027 CGA Conference & Expo Opens Call for Proposals
The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) has opened its Call for Proposals for the 2027 CGA Conference & Expo, inviting industry professionals and subject matter experts to help shape educational programming focused on underground utility damage prevention. Proposals will be accepted through…
Look Beyond the Purchase Price
When evaluating a moving floor trailer, the purchase price is only part of the equation. Total cost of ownership includes reliability, maintenance, downtime, productivity and long-term support. A KEITH WALKING FLOOR® system is engineered for dependable performance in demanding applications, helping…
ConTech Weekly: Smarter Construction Starts Here – No. 177
by Arnie Gess, president of Construction Links Network Construction technology is moving beyond simply collecting more data. The bigger opportunity is turning that information into action, helping teams identify issues sooner, coordinate work more effectively and make better decisions while projects are still…
Two months to go until London Build 2026
London Build 2026 will bring the UK construction and built environment community together at ExCeL London on November 25-26, with more than 25,000 registered attendees expected for two days of education, networking, technology and industry collaboration. The construction and design show…
MIE Groups and International Trade Council Expand Global Trade Partnership
MIE Groups and the International Trade Council (ITC) have announced a strategic partnership spanning MIE Groups’ 2026 and 2027 portfolio of international exhibitions and business platforms. The agreement expands a relationship developed through several years of collaboration between the two organizations.…
Pickering Nuclear Refurbishment Moves Forward with Major Construction and Skilled Trades Work
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is advancing the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment, a major infrastructure program that will refurbish Units 5 through 8 and extend their operating lives for decades. Preparatory construction and training activities are underway at the Pickering site,…
What Is Agentic AI in Construction? From Chatbots to Autonomous Workflows
by Arnie Gess, president of Construction Links Network Artificial intelligence is already becoming familiar on construction projects. Teams are using AI to search documents, summarize information, analyze data, generate reports and help answer questions buried inside increasingly large collections of project information. But…
Graham Completes 21,000-Square-Foot Winston Golf Club Clubhouse in Calgary
Graham has completed the redevelopment of The Winston Golf Club clubhouse in Calgary, Alberta, delivering a 21,000-square-foot facility designed to support golf, dining, events and year-round social activities. Working as General Contractor alongside FWBA Architects, Graham participated in preconstruction and design…
Construction Begins on 480-Home Edmonds Community Hub in Burnaby
Gracorp has broken ground on the Edmonds Community Hub in Burnaby, B.C., a mixed-use development that will deliver 480 purpose-built rental homes alongside new community and cultural facilities. Located at 7135 Walker Avenue and 7244 Arcola Street, the approximately 380,000-square-foot project…
CWB Foundation Invests $4.1M to Strengthen Welding Education and Skilled Trades Pathways
The CWB Foundation provided $4.1 million to welding and joining education and industry initiatives during its 2025–2026 fiscal year, supporting programs designed to strengthen pathways into Canada’s skilled trades workforce. The results are highlighted in the Foundation’s newly published 2025–2026 Annual…
George Guszcza Appointed to NIST National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee
George Guszcza, President and CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), has been appointed to the National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee (NCSTAC), which advises the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on major building failure investigations and…