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Outside of the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, one will often see the concept of additive construction referred to as “house 3D printing” or “3D printed construction.” Just see the results of the Google keyword tool below. In part, this indicates the…

Statistics released by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show national home sales were down in May 2022. HIGHLIGHTS National home sales fell by 8.6% on a month-over-month basis in May.Actual (not seasonally adjusted) monthly activity came in 21.7% below the…

This week, STACK Construction Technologies announced its partnership with construction industry cost data experts BNi Building News. STACK’s best-in-class platform will integrate with BNi’s national and regional item cost data within its estimating solution. By embedding BNi’s materials and labor cost…

With the construction and home improvement industry’s busiest season in full swing, Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 450 corporate and affiliated stores under various banners, is officially launching the Flex and Kobalt brands…

The American Wood Council (AWC) has announced the promotion of Philip Line, P.E. to Vice President of Codes & Regulations following the retirement of Kenneth Bland. AWC has also added to its staff Manager of Wind and Seismic Engineering Dr. Omar Amini, Manager…

The Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) celebrates a century of serving the public interest through regulation of the practice of engineering in the province. “This is a proud moment for PEO,” said President Nick Colucci, P.Eng., FEC. “As we pause to reflect…

Construction company, Alquist 3D, was approached by the Mayor of Pulaski in Virginia to construct 3D printed homes in the town. The idea has now grown into the largest 3D printed project in the world, Business Insider reported.   3D printing could be the…

The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) and The Delphi Group recently outlined how Canada can benefit from a vibrant and growing retrofit economy with the launch of the Canadian Green Retrofit Economy Study. Through green retrofits, Canada’s buildings can contribute to net-zero…

Vancouver city council has unanimously approved a motion directing staff to look into the pros and cons of guaranteed wait times for building permits amid a soaring number of requests across the city.  Submissions for residential and commercial renovation permits are up 25 per cent from last year,…

Communication (or lack thereof) in a construction project directly contributes to how much money every contractor makes on the project. The reason communication is worth emphasizing so much is because I’ve seen firsthand how smoothly a project can go if the…

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) recently unveiled “Faces of Manufacturing,” a new initiative designed to rally the 2.8 million men and women of the equipment manufacturing industry in support of pro-manufacturing policies. The centerpiece is a 90-second video featuring 22…

Dealing with loss and grief is incredibly tough, especially when due to an unforeseen circumstance like a workplace injury or accident. Everyone needs support through those challenging times, and it’s a painful reminder of the importance of safety while working in…

Remember being a kid and wanting to possess the ultimate superpower, x-ray vision? Imagine how valuable that would be on a jobsite. Well, you can think of Building Information Modeling (BIM) as the Superman of Data in the construction industry. BIM…

Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 450 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, is proud to receive the 2022 ENERGY STAR Canada Retailer of the Year-National Award, which recognizes its commitment to offering…

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) are proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. The biennial awards recognize and celebrate excellence in recently built—and designed—projects completed…