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As Mass Timber Demonstration Program (MTDP) projects from Vancouver to Castlegar prepare to break ground, businesses, local governments and First Nations can apply to the program’s third intake and choose to build with mass timber in B.C. communities. The Government of B.C. is investing $2 million…

Magic Lite is proud to announce the appointment of Jennifer (Jen) Penton to the position of National Sales Manager. Jen joins the team with a proven track record having spent the last 10 years in business development and project management with…

The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) on Monday honored two volunteers for their participation and exceptional contributions to IWSH programs seeking to bring clean water and safe, reliable sanitation to those most in need. The winners were announced during…

Can you grow a brick? Turns out, the answer is yes — and it may be a lot better for the environment and safer for the people working in construction zones. “Right now, the building supplies industry is responsible for 23…

Inventory levels in major Canadian housing markets have been dwindling over the past decade, with active listings in July running below the 10-year average in almost all markets surveyed based on Canadian Real Estate Association data and insights from the RE/MAX…

In response to the HCRA proposed regulatory action, Adi Developments filed an appeal on Thursday, September 8th, 2022. The HCRA proposal arose from steps taken by Adi to ensure the ongoing success and completion of their 26-storey condominium Lakeshore project located in Burlington,…

Bird Construction Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Engineering, Procurement and Construction contracts for two wind farms in development by Capstone Infrastructure Corporation.. The Wild Rose 2 Wind Farm will be constructed in Cypress County, Alberta, approximately 20…

D2L, a global learning technology company transforming the way the world learns, is helping EllisDon, a world-leading construction and building services company, to support skills development for its workers using D2L Wave. D2L Wave offers a bold, alternative approach to professional development…

The construction life cycle requires gathering data and resources in phases to ensure organization and project success. There is an order to the stages, from initial conception to project completion, that needs to be completed in a fluid, efficient process. In…

Statistics Canada reports that investment in building construction continued its upward trend since October 2021, rising 0.8% to $21.0 billion in July. Both the residential (+1.0% to $15.7 billion) and the non-residential sectors (+0.1% to $5.3 billion) showed increases. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment…

Receive Bodaq Certificate and Other Perks Installation Certification Procedure To become a certified BODAQ Installer and be eligible for us to refer projects to you and present you on our website – Certified Installers, as a trusted installer, we require that…

Is there a job more fun than driving a forklift? Operators can spin around corners, race down aisles, and lift large loads with a sense of ease and empowerment. Sounds like fun, but when working in a warehouse, responsible forklift drivers…

Need to hire a specialty contractor, but don’t know where to start? While it’s important to look for subcontractors that possess practical skills, there are certain characteristics to be on the lookout for to hire the best possible workers for the…

Graham President & CEO, Andy Trewick, to fulfill his commitment to run 5kms in 5 Graham cities over5 days, as Graham’s 5/5/5 Moving for Mental Health raises over $200,000! 5/5/5 Moving for Mental Health, an initiative born out of Graham President…

Making your plant more efficient is easier than you think. Producers are constantly reminded that sustainability is important and essential. For a lot of us, the concept of being a sustainable business can seem complex. The guide below provides a few…