Friday, April 26, 2024 
IAPMO Seeks Hydrogen Fuel Gas Piping Task Group Members
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is accepting applications from technical experts to participate on the Hydrogen Fuel Gas Piping Task Group. The task group’s goal is to create a Hydrogen Fuel Gas Piping Appendix to be added…
Major Milestones at Stanmore Equipment Ltd.
Congratulations to Mr. Hedley Thomas, President and founder of Stanmore Equipment Ltd., for the celebration of his 90th birthday, and the achievement of Stanmore reaching its 60th year in business, a tremendous milestone that exemplifies who Stanmore Equipment Ltd. is. Stanmore…
The International Code Council joins the offsite construction industry at the 2022 World of Modular Annual Convention and Tradeshow
The International Code Council family of solutions will join modular construction professionals from around the world at this year’s 39th annual World of Modular Convention and Tradeshow hosted by the Modular Building Institute (MBI) on April 25-28, 2022. The World of Modular Convention…
Lowe’s Canada launches its campaign supporting Children’s Miracle Network and Opération Enfant Soleil
Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 450 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, is launching its fifth annual fundraising campaign for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) and Opération Enfant Soleil, which support 14 children’s…
Procore’s Annual ROI Report Reveals Significant Customer Benefits Surrounding Sustainability, Safety and the Labor Shortage in Construction
Procore Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: PCOR), a leading global provider of construction management software, today released the results of its 2022 Customer Return On Invest (ROI) report. The report explores how the Procore platform is helping customers tackle the most daunting challenges in the…
STACK Construction Technologies Acquires Bid Retriever and K-Ops to Further Empower Subcontractors
STACK Construction Technologies announced today its acquisition of two innovative preconstruction and construction solutions – Bid Retriever and K-Ops. By aligning four powerful construction technology solutions (STACK acquired SmartUse in 2021), the company continues to deliver on its vision to become…
Inside the complicated paradox of building concrete sea walls
The Tōhoku earthquake of 2011 remains the strongest in recorded Japanese history. It created a tsunami that towered over 40 meters and dismantled coastal flood defenses in northeastern Japan with ease, taking the lives of around 16,000 people. Japanese authorities, wanting to better protect communities in future,…
Charging Ahead – Mississauga ups its game with public electric vehicle charging stations
With the soaring price of gas, there is expected to be a spike in interest in electric vehicles by Mississauga residents. An electric vehicle (EV) can be fully or partially (hybrid) electric and is known to be efficient and durable, requires…
Newly released set of model construction codes to make Canadian homes and buildings safer
The 2020 National Model Codes were released, providing an updated set of model construction codes that will make Canadian homes and buildings safer and more accessible, while responding to climate change. The new Codes include the National Building Code of Canada 2020, the…
Ontario breaks ground for construction of new GTA subway line
The province has officially broken ground on the Ontario Line Exhibition Station, marking the start of construction for the new subway line that will support the delivery of better and faster transit for the Greater Toronto Area. “Our government has moved…
What’s the Difference between Passive House and Net-Zero Construction?
As the concrete industry worldwide looks to make net-zero-carbon concrete possible by 2050 and net-zero construction itself becomes more popular, another question might come to mind. What about Passive House construction? Isn’t it a way to reach sustainable construction too? What’s the difference…
The new era of subcontractor-led prequalification
With the increased adoption of prequalification technology supporting risk management, inefficiencies and inequalities are beginning to surface, particularly for subcontractors. This needs to be resolved by educating and empowering the subcontractor with digital tools that support their needs. Traditionally, prequalification has…
Five Preventative Maintenance Tips for Skid Steer Loaders
By: CONEXPO-CON/AGG If you want more uptime, lower overall operating costs, greater resale value, and a longer life for your skid steer, preventive maintenance (PM) is key. Experts from CONEXPO-CON/AGG staples Caterpillar, CASE, and Wacker Neuson have all the PM maintenance…
B.C. moving forward to permanent Coquihalla repairs – construction to begin in summer 2022
B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is moving forward on permanent repairs to the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt. In a news release Thursday (March 24) morning, the ministry says a contract for Highway 5’s repairs will be awarded in…
Lowe’s Canada recognized for its sustainability efforts
Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 450 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, is proud to be a finalist in the prestigious Les Mercuriades 2022 business awards. During a virtual ceremony held earlier…
