Friday, April 26, 2024 
IAPMO Advances Development of 2024 Uniform Codes During Technical Committee Meetings
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) recently completed Technical Committee Meetings toward the proposed 2024 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®), in-development American National Standards governing the installation and maintenance of plumbing and mechanical systems…
Investment in Canadian building construction increases to $20.9 billion in April
Statistics Canada reports that investment in building construction increased by 2.7% to $20.9 billion in April. Gains were reported in both the residential (+3.2%) and the non-residential sectors (+1.4%). On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment in building construction grew 3.5% to $13.0 billion. Residential…
The Power of Podcasts, Leadership Is All About Communication
Podcasts are a very dynamic way to reach potentially thousands of people. They can be audio or video. Both are sent out on the internet or can be available where people usually get their podcasts. You can stream the files or…
B.C. construction boss jailed and company fined $25K over repeated workplace safety issues
The director of a Metro Vancouver construction company is headed to jail after repeated workplace safety violations in defiance of a court injunction. Dalwinder Singh Kandola and G & D Construction Ltd. (GDCL) were found in contempt of court last month.…
Join us on June 16: Masterclass – Field Data Entry To Capture Real-Time Costs
Automate Your Payroll and Job Cost Processes With Field Time & Field Manager. Connecting your field operations to the back office has never been easier. With only a single point of entry, Jonas’ time-entry solution takes the guesswork out of workforce…
Kryton and University of Ottawa’s Latest Collaboration Paves the Way for Groundbreaking ASR Mitigation Research
(Vancouver, Canada) — A recent collaborative effort between Kryton International Inc. and the University of Ottawa has led to groundbreaking research on alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in concrete. The research team included Kryton’s Technical Director Alireza Biparva and the University of Ottawa’s…
Region of Durham’s Works Department wins Project of the Year Award for Road Widening and Re-construction project
The Region of Durham’s Works Department was recognized with a Project of the Year Award at the National Public Works Week event, for the Victoria Street Road Widening and Re-construction project. Presented by the Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA), this award…
CAGBC Awards celebrate Canadian green building innovators
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) unveiled this year’s winners of the CAGBC Awards during the 2022 Building Lasting Change conference’s Gala event. The annual awards celebrate innovative projects, teams and individuals that have made positive contributions to Canada’s green building sector. “It is a…
Lloydminster Place construction manager awarded, partners with local construction company
Following an open and competitive process, the City of Lloydminster awarded a contract to PCL Construction Management Inc. (PCL) for the construction management of Lloydminster Place, the community’s newest event facility. PCL’s bid outlined its commitment to engaging Bexson Construction Ltd.…
The Unrivalled Growth of Cooper’s Trench Safety Division
Cooper Equipment Rental’s Trench Safety division has been rapidly growing since its launch in 2017 and it’s not showing any signs of slowing down! We sat down with Cameron Dougherty, General Manager at Cooper Trench Safety, to learn more about what’s new…
Pulley raises $4.4M seed to shorten the construction permitting process ‘from months to days’
If you’ve ever had to get a construction permit, you know that the process can be very painful and time-consuming. There are many reasons for this, and they vary depending on where you are located and what you are trying to…
Sustainable Buildings Canada Unveils New Brand Platform
Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC) unveiled its new brand platform today along with a revamped website. The non-profit organization undertook the brand refresh as an opportunity to draw greater attention to the critical work the building industry must do in its quest…
Credivera Whitepaper – The Importance of Verifiable Credentials to Training Providers
Like many aspects of our daily lives, the digital transformation of education and training has added both convenience and challenge. Verifiable digital credentials ensure transparency and trustworthiness because they are directly traceable to the organization that issued them, such as a…
Building a more sustainable future with 3D concrete printed homes
Advances in 3D concrete printing technologies are creating exciting opportunities to build homes faster, more sustainably and at reduced cost. University of Canterbury (UC), architectural engineer Dr Giuseppe Loporcaro is leading a research project to refine low-carbon, seismically resilient solutions for…
Concordia PhD student is helping make zero-carbon buildings a reality
Concordia’s Next-Generation Cities Institute (NGCI) recently brought on board seven partner businesses and organizations to collaborate on addressing sustainable urban-development issues. The move will help ensure the institute’s research is delivering real-world solutions. One of those partners, Gestion Immobilière Quo Vadis, recently employed NGCI doctoral student…
