Housing suitability a persistent challenge in the North
An economic recovery, driven by an expanding mining sector and growing GDP, is underway in Canada’s North – according to a Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) 2022 Northern Housing Report. Home prices and costs rose in the North in 2021, as they…
Foundamental closes $85M fund for early-stage construction tech startups
The trillion-dollar construction industry is often tarred with the inefficiency brush, accused of failing to move with the times and ignoring digitization in favor of legacy tools. But there is plenty of evidence that things are changing, with countless startups raising large sums of cash to help the construction industry modernize.…
CM Labs to introduce new Smart Training technology at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023
CM Labs Simulations, global simulation training provider in the construction and ports industries, will announce new training solutions at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023, March 14-18, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Designed for the construction, infrastructure, and utility markets, the new Training Packs address…
Second edition of Lowe’s Canada’s vendor forum a success
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…
The Ongoing Evolution of Jobsite Connectivity
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…
Leaders, Keep your People in 2023
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…
Crowded Rooftop? Protect Your Workers With Roof Safety Guardrails
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…
2022 Year In Review
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…
Enmax begins construction on downtown Calgary substation
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…
Freeze-Thaw Resistance is Key to Resilient Road Infrastructure
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…