Regina Specialized Long-Term Care Home Construction Awarded to Graham
Graham is excited to announce we have been awarded the Early Contractor Involvement Contract for the new Regina Specialized Long-Term Care project. The Regina Specialized LTC Home is expected to be built as a multi-story building designed to create a home-like environment with…
7 Engineered Safety Solutions for Aviation
Two things come quickly to the mind of most passengers when the subject of aviation safety is brought up: 1. How long will it take me to get through airport security?2. Is the plane air-worthy to fly? It is hard to…
Usability meets accuracy with PIX4Dcatch mobile scanning
A construction company in Japan conducted a comparative accuracy test using a laser scanner, a drone, and PIX4Dcatch. Kanemoto Gumi Co., Ltd., a Japanese civil engineering and construction firm who specializes in various private and public works projects, embarked on an…
Your Guide to Enhancing Bathroom Safety for Seniors
As we age, our Calgary homes should evolve to meet our changing needs, and the bathroom is one of the most critical areas to consider for safety upgrades. For seniors, this space can pose numerous hazards, from slippery floors to hard-to-reach…
ConTech: Latest Trends and Innovations – No. 62
A look at the world of Construction Technology – by Arnie Gess, publisher of Construction Links Network. Do you have the latest scoop in construction technology? Submit your news releases to us! There is no cost to have your press release published on…
Architectural Designs for Residential Rooftops: Transforming Urban Spaces
In recent years, the concept of rooftop living has gained significant popularity in urban residential architecture. As space becomes increasingly scarce in densely populated cities, homeowners and architects alike are turning to rooftops to create functional and aesthetically pleasing extensions of…
How to Clean and Maintain Tilt-and-Turn Windows: A Guide
Tilt-and-turn windows are a popular choice for homeowners due to their versatility, ease of use, and superior ventilation capabilities, because they can be tilted inward for ventilation or fully opened inward for easy cleaning and emergency exits. To keep your tilt-and-turn…
New Report: A Jump Start – Providing Infrastructure for More Housing
In a newly released report, A Jump Start: Providing Infrastructure for More Housing, the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) is proposing four new approaches to investing the billions of dollars needed to build supporting infrastructure to advance millions of homes across the country.…
IHSA partners with Open Minds to launch training for the trades
The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) is partnering with Opening Minds, a division of the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) to pilot a new training program designed to reduce stigma surrounding mental illness in trade-sector workplaces. The courses have been adapted…