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Much has been made of how European countries are, on the one hand, supporting Ukraine in its fight against the heinous and illegal invasion by Russia but at the same time remaining heavily dependent on Russian energy sources. Many countries in the EU…

Toronto is increasing development charges by nearly half, adding tens of thousands of dollars to the costs of building most new homes even as the city suffers a housing affordability crisis. City council voted on Tuesday to raise development charges (DCs)…

The IAPMO Group has launched a series of videos demonstrating the procedures for testing WaterSense® toilets, showerheads and lavatory faucets. These consumer-oriented videos show the extra steps manufacturers take to reduce the consumption of water while still providing the expected user experience. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power…

COMPANY Mohawk College is a leader among Ontario’s colleges. Deeply rooted in the local community and the present demands, they have a global perspective that addresses the needs of the future. Transforming the educational experience is at the core of Mohawk!…

The Impact of Current Regional Cost Data in Estimating The construction industry has been in the midst of intense pricing fluctuation for years now, and while things may have calmed down a bit from the height of the pandemic, they’re in no way…

By:  Chad Kopach, Partner, Blaney McMurtry LLP Congratulations!  You were successful in an Adjudication under the Construction Act, and now want to know how to enforce the Order.  Unfortunately, and unless the losing party makes payment promptly, this means some additional time…

To reach the climate goals set out in the Paris agreement, the world needs to embrace all the climate tools that are available today—while developing and scaling new strategies for the future.  At CarbonCure Technologies, we’re committed to the goal of…

Procore Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: PCOR), a leading global provider of construction management software, is pleased to announce the launch of a new solution, Procore Workforce Management, which features two key products — Field Productivity as well as, Workforce Planning, formerly known as LaborChart. Paired together, Field…

Bodaq Showcase for the Hospitality and Foodservice Industry. On July 10-11, 2022, Bodaq Interior Film representatives were happy to showcase the product to the audience at the Texas Restaurant Show at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, TX. The show was unbelievable! There…

Are you tired of the mess, noise, long lead time, toxicity, and site isolation? We don’t like it either. So, let’s learn how to avoid these downsides of traditional renovation. Register to attend our free online webinar on July 26th at…

NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials is eager to announce ExxonMobil Upstream Integrated Solutions Company and ExxonMobil Chemical Company – a division of ExxonMobil Corporation (hereinafter ExxonMobil) as a Gold Supporting Member. ACI and ExxonMobil organizations will…

The trend in housing starts was 258,295 units in June, up from 252,444 units in May, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of…

The concrete truck sputters out the last of its contents as it fills the backyard patio of a senior couple in Calgary. Emad Sleiman lets out a laugh that’s a mixture of satisfaction and relief.  “We’ve got just enough.”  Sleiman’s local business has been overrun…

The City of Montreal’s recent commitment to achieve zero-carbon buildings by 2040 is great news for the environment and local communities. It also presents new challenges for the real estate development sector. Innovative solutions will be needed on multiple fronts including energy, construction,…

Many of us strive to be unique and stand out from the crowd. We express ourselves through the clothes we wear, our totally rad hairstyles, and what we talk about. But probably the most significant statement that we can make about…