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ALICE Technologies, a leader in construction technology, has announced the launch of ALICE Core, a groundbreaking addition to their renowned construction optioneering platform. ALICE Core is set to redefine efficiency and risk management in construction projects by integrating seamlessly with Oracle’s…

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has recently made a significant leap forward in integrating technology with the construction sector by launching a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology guide. This guide is a cornerstone resource, providing essential definitions, practical use cases, and…

Healthy Infrastructure has partnered with EnvisionSQ to introduce a new pollution barrier system in North America, replacing traditional noise barriers. This partnership leverages Healthy Infrastructure’s expertise in sustainable construction and EnvisionSQ’s innovative SmogStop technology, which improves air quality while maintaining noise…

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has expressed strong disapproval of Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault’s perceived lack of support for the country’s road infrastructure. The industry is seeking clarity from the Prime Minister following Guilbeault’s remarks that existing road networks are sufficient.…

Addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from buildings and infrastructure is critical to protect our planet from climate change. One potential strategy can be found in the methods and materials used to construct buildings, especially tall residential and commercial structures. There have…

Beedie, a leading real estate development, investment, and property management company in Canada, is celebrating its 70th anniversary this February. Founded in 1954 by Keith Beedie as Beedie Construction, the company started with building single-family homes and has grown into a…

The Millwright Regional Council and the non-profit Build a Dream have launched the “Introduction to Millwrighting: 5-Week Program for Women,” a joint initiative aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in the workforce. This collaboration reflects the Council’s dedication to building a…

Lisa Laronde, newly appointed to the Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA) Board of Directors, marks a significant stride in gender representation in the industry. As the first female President of RSG International, a leader in road safety infrastructure, Laronde’s role in…

This article from Fast Company discusses an innovative architectural project by Terreform ONE, where a building is being constructed using living trees. This project, located near New York City, blends architecture with natural processes by grafting trees into usable structures. The…

This article from New Atlas discusses a breakthrough by researchers who have developed a method to transform red mud, a toxic by-product of aluminum production, into green steel using hydrogen plasma. Annually, the aluminum industry produces about 198 million tons of…

The ACI Foundation, through its administration of a request for proposal on behalf of ACI’s Innovation Task Group 93-12 (ITG-12), is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to develop code requirements and design provisions for additively constructed above-grade concrete walls for residential…

AECOM, a leading infrastructure consulting firm, has announced the appointment of Katherine Stephens as the Chief Operating Officer for its Canada region. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Stephens will be responsible for overseeing the company’s operational strategy,…

The team at Jonas Construction Software sat down with Vickie Brunet, owner of Day-View Electric to learn about the impact Jonas has had on her business and its growth. Read further to discover how Jonas’ integrated construction software helped them take…

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ordered a Richmond developer to pay almost $13.1 million for cancelling deals with more than 30 would-be condo buyers before selling the units to other people for higher prices. In a decision posted Monday, Justice…

The Vernon Building, a heritage structure in Vancouver, faced concerns over its structural stability, leading to the evacuation of its occupants. After an initial closure in early 2023 due to crumbling facade and loose brickwork, businesses had returned post-maintenance. However, recent…