Friday, September 20, 2024 
Canada Sees Significant Increase in Building Permits in April
According to Statistics Canada, the total value of building permits in Canada surged by 20.5% in April, reaching an impressive $12.8 billion. This significant increase reflects growing construction intentions in both the residential and non-residential sectors. Residential Sector Growth In April,…
Nemetschek Group Expands Portfolio with GoCanvas Acquisition
The Nemetschek Group recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all shares in GoCanvas Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA. GoCanvas® is a leading provider of field worker collaboration software that digitizes traditionally paper-based processes, simplifies…
Revolutionizing Interior Visualization with ALY
ALY, a leader in architectural visualization, announces its innovative pre-construction presentation platform. Unlike traditional, complex rendering software, ALY’s solution is cloud-based and user-friendly, accessible to users without CAD expertise. This platform allows real estate developers, builders, interior designers, and clients to…
FORVIA HELLA: 125 Years of Innovation in Automotive Lighting
11 June 1899: Foundation of the “Westfälische Metall-Industrie Aktien-Gesellschaft” and start of the company’s rise to an industrial enterprise Technological strength as a common thread: from the “System Hella” acetylene lamp as the first pioneering innovation to the digital headlamp SSL…
Onsite Medical As a Tool for Attracting and Retaining Skilled Construction Workers
With an estimated 113,100 new construction workers needed in Canada by 2027, there’s an elevated level of competition among construction firms to attract skilled workers who can start with very little training. This makes it more important than ever for companies to make…
OnStation Closes $8.5M Series A Funding Round to Accelerate Growth and Innovation in the Heavy Highway Industry
OnStation, the leading provider of digital stationing solutions for the heavy highway industry, announced the close of their $8.5 million Series A round. The funding round was led by JumpStart Ventures (NEXT II Fund) and included participation from VisionTech Partners, Frontier Angels, Up2…
ASSE Seeks Working Group Members for Development of National Standards ASSE 1087 and ASSE 1378
ASSE International is seeking members for two unique working groups. One working group will be updating the standards for Performance Requirements for Commercial and Food Service Water Treatment Equipment Utilizing Drinking Water (ASSE 1087). The other working group will be developing…
IAPMO Seeks Technical Committee Members for 2027 USPSHTC, USHGC
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking volunteers to participate on two technical committees working toward the development of the 2027 editions of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code® (USPSHTC) and Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code® (USHGC). The…
Engineer suspended in N.B. and P.E.I., lawsuits allege flawed apartment-building designs
Hélène Thériault, a Moncton structural engineer, has been suspended in two provinces due to alleged design flaws in three apartment buildings, leading to lawsuits. The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick advises her clients to seek new engineering…
U.S. GSA’s P100 Document Now Requires ARCSA International Standard Compliance
ARCSA International is pleased to announce the United States General Services Administration (GSA) has accepted its proposed change for the Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service (P100), requiring major capital projects of more than 5,000 square feet employing rooftop rainwater catchment and…
U.S. Government Officially Recognizes Uniform Plumbing Code
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has incorporated IAPMO’s Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) in its newly released Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service (P100), marking the first instance that this federal agency has officially referenced the Uniform Codes. With more than 300,000 federal buildings nationwide,…
WorkSafeBC’s Guide to Protecting Workers from Heat Stress
With summer approaching, WorkSafeBC is urging employers to plan for the health and safety risks that come with extreme heat and exposure to wildfire smoke. These conditions can lead to significant health issues for workers, such as heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and…
EllisDon, RBC and Mattamy Homes Launch Responsible Buildings Pact
The Climate Smart Buildings Alliance, a joint project between EllisDon, RBC, and Mattamy Homes announces the Responsible Buildings Pact, a new cross-industry agreement aimed at increasing the use of low carbon materials in the built environment. The Pact was formally launched today at the…
RE/MAX Canada Report: Trends in Commercial Real Estate for 2024
Strong population growth and housing supply issues have prompted a significant shift in the Canadian commercial real estate market as builders and developers adopt an “all-hands-on deck” approach to solving Canada’s housing shortage, according to a report released by RE/MAX Canada. …
Bird Construction to Expand with Jacob Bros Acquisition
Bird Construction Inc. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement under which Bird will acquire Jacob Bros Construction for estimated aggregate consideration of $135 million. The Transaction, pending relevant regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other…
