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Ever wondered what the difference is between an RFI vs. RFP vs. RFQ? While they’re all meant to help construction firms gather certain types of information from vendors, they each have their own distinct use and purpose. The differentiating factor ultimately…

Each year the Canadian construction industry celebrates the achievements and contributions of their peers through a number of special awards presented at the Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) annual conference. CCA’s National Awards recognize individuals, organizations and projects that promote and enhance…

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking applicants to serve as technical experts on the Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand) Direct Potable Water Reuse Task Group. The scope of the Direct Potable Water Reuse Task Group…

“People are looking for information quicker than ever before, they want to be able to access information when they want it. Timescapes provides a way for homeowners to take a quick look at what’s going on.” Hear more from David DeKort,…

TransEd believes it will have a design solution for concrete cracks found along the Valley Line Southeast elevated tracks in the coming months. In an update posted last week to a TransEd Twitter page, the company’s CEO says progress has been made…

A new sustainable community with a futuristic look is being built in London, as work finally begins on Eve Park. London’s $55-million net-zero community that pledges to feed as much energy back to the grid as it uses is on the…

Infrastructure construction contracts signed before the pandemic have become widely unworkable because of the surging cost of labor and materials, supply-chain blockages and difficulties in securing manpower, according to builder Webuild SpA. Milan-based Webuild is wrestling with a 2019 agreement with…

Every business owner knows that a successful company is based on how well it works. Inefficiency hurts the success of a business. It can cause it to fall behind its rivals. If your manufacturing business is not running well, it can…

Using the most appropriate materials is always one of the key requirements for a successful construction project. If you don’t choose the right materials, it could mean that the rest of the project is doomed to fail. Even if it’s completed…

In 2018, a family-run developer started selling pre-construction townhouses for $400,000. Three years later, they gave buyers a shocking ultimatum: pay $100,000 more or lose your home. The inside story of a real estate nightmare. .stk-20e9f03{margin-bottom:0px !important} It was the autumn…

Graham’s 5/5/5 Moving for Mental Health initiative nearly TRIPLES initial fundraising goal, raising over $290,000 for mental health and wellness on both sides of the border. North American construction company, Graham, created 5/5/5 Moving for Mental Health to increase awareness of…

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), publisher of the Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand), Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC) and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC), is calling for public comments on the 2022 Report on…

At  StateView Homes 1st Annual Golf Tournament, over $170,000 was raised to support research and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). 144 golfers recently took to the links at Eagles Nest Golf Club in Maple, ON.  The winning foursome, at 12 under par,…

Working at heights is commonplace in the construction industry, where three meters is considered the threshold for requiring fall protection. Construction sites are typically complex and demand a comprehensive approach to protecting workers. How does a company provide such a framework?…

The COVID-19 pandemic has generated significant short- and long-term changes to the way people live, play and, especially, work. While some aspects of pre-pandemic life – like socializing indoors without a mask and travelling – have made a comeback, offices across…