Friday, September 20, 2024 
211,000 Quebec construction workers to vote in union ballot
Starting June 3, over 211,000 workers in Quebec’s construction industry will vote for their preferred union, a process occurring every four years and ending June 22. Workers need only vote if they wish to change allegiance; otherwise, their current membership is…
Team Ontario Excels with 38 Medals at Skills Canada National Competition
Skills Ontario is pleased to announce Team Ontario returned from the 2024 Skills Canada National Competition in Quebec City with 38 medals. At a Closing Ceremony on June 1st following the Skills Canada National Competition from May 30th to May 31st in…
Why B.C. trades workers are demanding nasal naloxone on construction sites
Carpenter C. Michael Kinsella, affected by the overdose deaths of many trades worker friends, co-founded the non-profit “The New PPE” to advocate for mandatory nasal naloxone kits on all B.C. construction sites. The group aims to prevent overdose deaths by providing…
AWC Releases New Construction Fire Inspection App
The American Wood Council (AWC) has released a new app to help make construction site fire safety inspections more accessible and safe. The Construction Fire Safety Checklist, or CFS Checklist, contains a daily fire inspection checklist that meets the requirements of the 2021 International…
Could pre-fab infill be the key for cities looking to unlock housing funds?
A group of housing experts in Ottawa has proposed the BuildingIN program to expedite residential construction by utilizing existing infrastructure for lowrise homes, which is more cost-effective than suburban expansion and simpler than building high-rises. The program consists of a simulation…
ICBA: Canadian Economy has a Major Productivity Problem
Weak research and development investment – largely caused by high taxation and government policies seemingly designed to discourage investment and innovation – is causing sluggish productivity growth, says the June 2024 edition of The Construction Monitor, published by the Independent Contractors and…
Rooftopping Celebration Commemorates Milestone Achievement in Vaughan
Cortel Group, developer of Vaughan’s latest architectural gem, CG Tower, recently held a spectacular “rooftopping” celebration now that construction has reached the top floor of this iconic skyscraper. Standing tall at 60 storeys, CG Tower is the final tower of Expo…
CONEXPO-CON/AGG Champions Mental Health with CIASP Donation
During Mental Health Awareness Month, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is demonstrating its commitment to construction professionals by donating $5,000 to the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP), supporting their initiatives in mental health within the construction sector. “CIASP estimates 10 to 12 construction…
B6 Office Tower: ‘Best Office Lease’ NAIOP 2024 Award (Vancouver)
B6 Office Tower was awarded the NAIOP Commercial Real Estate 2024 Award for ‘Best Office Lease’ (Vancouver). The NAIOP awards are given to outstanding office projects that show great architectural significance, design, innovation, creativity, as well as market and community impact. B6 Office Tower The B6 Office Tower is…
The Cost of Construction Software
Picture this: you’re in the midst of a high-stakes project, juggling countless documents, coordinating with multiple teams, and striving to meet tight deadlines, and you know that there is better technology and software out there that can support you. You understand…
Call for Speakers: Submit the SpeakUP Form to Become a RevUP 2025 Thought Leader
RevUP gathers hundreds of Revizto users, partners, and industry leaders from around the world to continue delivering on the mission of Building Better Together. For three days, the global conference, celebrates the innovation and progress of the AECO industry by fostering…
Precise sediment measurement: Pix4D boosts accuracy by 70%
PIX4Dcatch RTK was used to gauge sediment levels in a reservoir. We spoke to the project leaders about its effective application. Sediment is matter that settles at the bottom of reservoirs, affecting water storage and quality. In order to ensure a…
Ensure Workplace Safety with Comprehensive Silica Assessments
Over exposure to silica can cause coughing, breathing difficulties, wheezing, eye irritation, lung cancer, or silicosis. In order to avoid these, employers have a duty to train employees on tasks that may expose them to these hazards. Silica, or crystalline silica,…
IAPMO Seeks UMC Task Group Members
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking applicants to serve as technical experts on Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®) task groups. The UMC Technical Committee is seeking special subject experts to join the following task groups: Code Change Review: The scope…
IAPMO Seeks UPC Task Group Members
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking applicants to serve as technical experts on Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) task groups. The UPC Technical Committee is seeking special subject experts to join the following task groups: Code Change Review: The scope of the UPC Code…
