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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 Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC). The deadline to submit an application is…

Construction has started on The Métis Nation of Alberta’s (MNA) Métis Crossing Solar Project (MCSP), a 4.86-megawatt community generation solar installation at Métis Crossing, a signature cultural destination of the MNA. The MCSP is a collaboration between the Métis Nation of Alberta,…

Construction projects are complex, and they’re often subject to unexpected delays and circumstances. While these factors can be frustrating, they don’t need to derail your project or put your company at risk of a claim. By planning ahead and properly managing…

A construction schedule of values (SOV) is important for managing cash flow, a critical project component that becomes more crucial the larger the venture is. In addition to assisting with project progress tracking, an SOV can ensure that everyone is paid…

It is not uncommon to find two separate buildings, adjacent to one another separated by a few feet, and owned by the same company. Sometimes we don’t have the opportunity to grow our building footprint on the current land we own,…

Perhaps the two most accomplished engineering species on the planet – humans and beavers – recently teamed up just outside Bragg Creek, where their success story is clearly expressed in the product of their labours. Construction engineer Pierre Bolduc tried, unsuccessfully,…

Several well-established developers are among the owners of the 15 parcels of land the Ford government is proposing to open up for housing in the protected Greenbelt in the Greater Toronto Area, a CBC Toronto analysis of dozens of land registry…

Tesla has canceled solar projects en masse across the US as the company says that it is shutting down its solar operations in some markets. After years of its solar business slowing down since acquiring it through taking over SolarCity in…

Brutalism was one of the most influential, but also divisive architectural movements of the 20th century. Characterised by the use of raw concrete, dramatic large scale shapes and textured surfaces, the style was adopted by architects across the globe. But there…

Because you’re a very responsible person who doesn’t text and drive, when you roll over a bridge your smartphone is stuck to the dash, where it is perhaps giving you directions while streaming a WIRED podcast. But in the background, your device is…

Homeowners across the country have been asking for support to offset the cost of reducing radon in their homes.  Finally, some provinces and regions are offering grants that help cover the costs of radon mitigation for families. Radon gas can cause…

AuditSoft has been selected by the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) as the Certificate of Recognition (COR™) auditing and data management solution for the Ontario construction industry. The selection is the outcome of a rigorous public procurements process resulting in a multi-year…

The standalone monthly SAAR of total housing starts for all areas in Canada declined 11% in October (267,055 units) compared to September’s 2022 high (298,811 units). The SAAR of total urban starts also declined, down 11% to 245,234 units in October. Multi-unit urban…

On two short stretches of road near downtown Detroit, transportation officials hope to make history. Over the next two years, they plan to embed technology in the pavement that can charge electric vehicles while they’re being driven. The wireless system will…

Helmets to Hardhats (H2H), the Millwright Regional Council of Ontario (MRCO) and the Association of Millwrighting Contractors of Ontario (AMCO) are partnering together to support Veterans, Reservists, and Cadets with new opportunities to join the skilled trades and start a as a career millwright. Executive…