Bird Construction to Expand with Jacob Bros Acquisition
Bird Construction Inc. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement under which Bird will acquire Jacob Bros Construction for estimated aggregate consideration of $135 million. The Transaction, pending relevant regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other…
Effective Strategies for Managing Household Water
Managing household water efficiently is crucial for conserving this vital resource, reducing utility bills, and promoting environmental sustainability. With increasing concerns about water scarcity and the environmental impact of excessive water use, it’s essential for property owners to adopt practices that…
Should Property Owners Prioritize Replacing Windows or Siding First?
When it comes to property ownership, it’s important to know that general improvements can significantly enhance the value, aesthetics, and energy efficiency of a home or commercial building. Among the many upgrades owners consider, replacing windows or siding are two of…
RONA unveils its 2023 sustainable development report
RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating and servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores, unveils its 2023 Sustainable Development Report. This report highlights the Boucherville-based organization’s various environmental and social initiatives, as well as the progress made towards…
K-Tec Collaborates with SSAB to Pilot Fossil-free Steel
K-Tec has entered an agreement with SSAB, to become the first original equipment manufacturer of heavy-duty earth scrapers to pilot SSAB Fossil-free™️ steel in its earthmoving product line. Part of the K.A. Group, K-Tec takes the first step toward eliminating carbon…
Point cloud comparison: photogrammetry vs LiDAR
We investigated the benefits of photogrammetry versus LiDAR for generating 3D point clouds. In recent years, mobile phones utilizing LiDAR technology have attracted increasing attention as an easy way to generate 3D point clouds. Mobile apps such as PIX4Dcatch have gone…
ConTech: Latest Trends and Innovations – No. 61
A look at the world of Construction Technology – by Arnie Gess, publisher of Construction Links Network. Do you have the latest scoop in construction technology? Submit your news releases to us! There is no cost to have your press release published on…
OpenAsset Announces Plugin for WordPress to Improve AEC Marketer Workflows
OpenAsset, the leading digital asset management provider for the AEC industry, recently announced the launch of the OpenAsset plugin for WordPress. This plugin allows users to seamlessly publish, update, and optimize web content across WordPress websites by connecting OpenAsset’s best-in-class asset…
What is Rope Access & GWO Training—and Why Do You Need It?
Rope Access and Global Wind Organisation (GWO) training are contemporary instructional programs for employees who work at heights and the qualified personnel who supervise them. These specialized training programs are designed to furnish professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to…
Field Materials Secures $3.5M in Additional Seed Funding
Field Materials, the leading AI software to control and verify construction material and equipment spending, raised an additional $3.5M to bring its total Seed funding to $8.15M. The round was led by new investors DivcoWest Ventures, Navitas Capital, Zelda Ventures, and…
Payapps Helps Combat Construction Labour Shortages Through Innovative Technology
Payapps, an award-winning construction software solution trusted by thousands of main contractors and subcontractors to simplify and standardise progress payment claims, has released its latest research report. Amidst an industry grappling with a booming pipeline of projects coupled with challenging labour shortages, Payapps’ Building the Future:…
Raken Launches AI-Powered Field Management Solution
Raken, the top-rated web and mobile app for contractors, launches the first in a series of construction AI-powered solutions for field management. AI Photo ID uses powerful facial matching technology to prevent time theft and save Raken’s customers thousands of dollars.…