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Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 450 corporate and independent affiliated dealer stores under various banners, held a successful second edition of its Vendor Forum on December 15. Over 1,000 participants from close to…

As a construction professional, you know how important it is to have the right tools for the job. When it comes to software, the same rule applies. Choosing the right construction software can make a huge difference in the efficiency and…

By Gregg Wartgow, contributing writer for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) The vision is there. Wouldn’t it be great if the entire jobsite –the general contractor, subs, designers, owners, equipment vendors and material suppliers – were all working in sync…

As leaders, it’s our responsibility to take the steps necessary to keep our people. If you’re tired of complaining about staff turnover and ready to take some action, Nesbitt Training is a great place to start. Give me a call and…

Today’s commercial and industrial rooftops are getting quite crowded with various HVAC units, ducts, pipes and other RTUs (rooftop units). A roof barrier or guardrail system is intended to prevent roof workers and subcontractors from risk of injury or a fatal…

It’s been a great year at STACK, as we continue to hone our strategy to offer the best solutions to subcontractors throughout the construction lifecycle.  See what’s happening behind the scenes, and how we plan to serve you even better in 2023…

A piece of Calgary’s energy history is in its final days and construction of its replacement is underway. City-owned utility Enmax Power announced it had broken ground on the new site for the new Substation No. 1 – the biggest infrastructure project the utility has…

Procore Technologies, a leading global provider of construction management software, announces the release of its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which highlights the company’s guiding principles, efforts and aspirations related to ESG. “Since Procore’s inception, our vision has been to…

Whether you’re driving, biking, or even just walking somewhere, roads shape your experience. When well-built and properly maintained, they provide an uninterrupted form of travel. That ensures you can get to where you need to go and that businesses and services…

First pre-construction condo to be built in North Bay since 2006 There’s a new four-storey boutique condominium coming to North Bay, Ontario. Near the city’s downtown core and steps to Lake Nipissing, LAKESHORE POINTE CONDOMINIUM by LU VESTA HOMES is about 20 minutes from Nipissing…

Waterfront Toronto recently approved an agreement with Dream Unlimited Corp. and Great Gulf Group, known as Quayside Impact Limited Partnership. Under the terms of the agreement, Quayside Impact will develop the 12-acre (4.9 hectare) site at Parliament and Queens Quay known…

Statistics Canada reports that investment in building construction in October was largely steady, up 0.2% to $20.9 billion, with Ontario accounting for nearly all the gains. The residential sector edged down 0.1% to $15.4 billion, while the non-residential sector increased 0.9%…

Each approved fire safety plan includes the code requirements for the inspection and testing of the fire alarm and sprinkler systems, as well as the maintenance to be performed on equipment such as the fire extinguishers, standpipe hoses, emergencylighting units and…

After gathering dust for three years, the redevelopment of Fredericton’s Centennial Building is no longer on hold. The current plan is for the building to have 94 apartments, with a commercial space and restaurant on the main floor. The original plan had…

“In the U.S. alone, we throw away 37 million tons of wood waste,” said Eric Law, co-founder and CEO of Urban Machine. “That’s about half of what we harvest every year.” Law saw tremendous opportunity in being able to reclaim used…