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PCL Construction is pleased to announce that Jason Idler is promoted to chief operating officer and will lead the organization’s heavy industrial sector as part of the organization’s overall succession planning strategy. Jason succeeds Roger Keglowitsch who is retiring after 30 years of service with…

The world’s largest semi-underground stadium is taking shape in China. The 33,731-square-metre Quzhou stadium is the work of MAD architects and will come with grass roofs that make the mammoth appear like a piece of land art. What lies beneath is a…

While strong demand earlier this year gave many builders confidence that the market would be able to absorb cost increases, six successive interest rate hikes have put the brakes on deals for space and construction intentions. “Residential and commercial [builders] have…

The Greater Ottawa Home Builder’s Association (GOHBA)welcomes provincial government approval of Ottawa’s Official Plan, along with prescribed changes to help address the local housing affordability and supply crisis. “Reversing Council’s decision to limit minor corridors across the City to 4 storeys and expanding…

A whitewater wonder visited by everyone from Marilyn Monroe to Mark Twain, Niagara Falls has been a magnet drawing global travelers for at least two centuries. But until this year, a huge tunnel buried deep below the cascade has been off-limits…

Calgary’s construction industry continues its upward trend for the third quarter of the year. With 5,101 building permits issued, the total construction value for Q3 2022 is $1.43 billion, up 38 per cent from last quarter.  “The high construction volumes of…

Most growing contractors need to win more bids – but how can you increase your output when your estimator is already short on time, burning out, and lacking confidence when the majority of his bids don’t get chosen? There’s an app for that.  Why You’re Not Winning Bids: A Series of Unfortunate…

Hyperion Robotics, a Finnish technology startup specialising in advanced automation and sustainable technologies for concrete and the construction industry, has grabbed €3 million in seed funding. Who invested in Hyperion Robotics? The investment round was led by Lifeline Ventures (which also…

Procore Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: PCOR), a leading global provider of construction management software, is pleased to announce innovations and new solutions that will leverage the value of predictive analytics to connect everyone on a project team. The latest solutions will drive…

The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Pelletier of Distech Controls to the CABA Board of Directors. “I’m honored and thrilled to join the CABA board of directors and contribute to its mission of…

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) was pleased to have participated in the Plumbing and Heating event at WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition (WSC2022SE), Nov. 2-4 at GROHE Technikum in Lahr, Germany. The competition showcased national champions from…

Silica, or crystalline silica, is a mineral that is found in many construction materials such as sand, cement, gravel, stone, brick and mortar. Over-exposure to silica can cause coughing, breathing difficulties, wheezing, eye irritation, lung cancer, or silicosis. In order to…

When it comes to constructions in Toronto, everything appears to be happening everywhere, all at once, contributing more to the core’s congestion problems and creating havoc for cyclists, transit-users, and motorists alike. It’s led to more calls for a safety plan, and for a…

The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) – the national association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines, people who dig near them, and their communities – announced today that registration for the 2023 CGA Conference & Expo is now open. The 2023 CGA…

Shielding for Radiation comes in many available products and design characteristics, some being more effective than others. Radiation Shielding and Protection is a very serious subject. What follows is just a basic overview of what’s available along with the variation of…