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3D printed concrete may lead to a shift in architecture and construction. Because it can be used to produce new shapes and forms that current technologies struggle with, it may change the centuries-old processes and procedures that are still used to…

Cestar College has fulfilled its generous $4 million dollar donation toward construction of the Sarnia-Lambton Oversize Load Corridor. The final installment has been received by the City of Sarnia. Project Manager Lyle Johnson said construction of the corridor is progressing smoothly.…

Archaeologists excavating a construction site in South London have discovered a Roman-era mosaic floor thought to be at least 1,800 years old — a “once-in-a-lifetime” find that one said is the “largest area of decorated mosaic discovered in London in the…

A vintage building sitting on a prime location on Port Stanley’s harbour could soon house a new southwestern Ontario lakeside attraction. Central Elgin Council is expected to approve a $1.4 million lease to own deal to create a new microbrewery and…

Amsterdam confirmed plans this week to build an entire neighborhood out of wood, a renewable material that the region hopes will be key in reducing building emissions.  The new quarter, dubbed the first such neighborhood in a Dutch city in several centuries, reflects a broader…

Gauge, a leading provider of innovative cloud-based fleet tracking and asset management solutions for the heavy construction, government, and fire and water restoration industries, announcing the launch of its JackHammer series GPS tracking products. Motivated by the limited amount of viable…

The Iron Gate Dam, one of four dams on the Klamath River, will be removed in 2023. It will be the largest dam removal in U.S. history. For Pachomio Feliz, the waters of the Klamath River and Pacific are life. He’s…

The National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC) Committee has extended the deadline to submit proposed changes to the 2024 NSPC to April 1. Proposals accepted by the technical committee will appear in the 2024 NSPC. The NSPC uses an annual review process and publishes the complete code every three…

By: CONEXPO-CON/AGG Wearables have become a very fashionable topic in the construction industry, but it’s not all window dressing. Every day, wearables are promoting health, safety, connectivity, productivity and accuracy on construction sites. AN ACCESSORY FOR EVERY OCCASION  A number of…

The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and EllisDon are excited to announce their official partnership through 2024. Last summer, the global Canadian Construction Services company provided operational services to CPC at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. This partnership formalizes its ongoing support as an…

CWB Financial Group and ICE District Properties are excited to confirm CWB as the anchor tenant in ICE District’s final tower overlooking ICE Plaza. This move cements Edmonton as CWB’s corporate home in the city where it was founded by local entrepreneurs 38…

When a 12-story condominium building suddenly collapsed last June in Surfside, Florida, one reason was was hiding deep inside the structure. Within its concrete foundation, walls, and floors was a critical but risk-prone building material: steel reinforcing bar. In the aftermath of…

An ambitious new project planned for Toronto, Canada, will transform a sizable area of the city’s waterfront into a lush green neighborhood. Named Quayside, it will consist of a number of tree- and plant-covered buildings, including a huge timber housing project.…

KEITH Manufacturing Co. has worked to adapt its proven WALKING FLOOR® technology to the needs of haulers.  The latest invention for the company’s trailer unloader is the steel, “J-MAX” floor slat for highly abrasive materials. The new slat provides the versatility…

Inspired by February as the month of love, and for the love of construction…Jas Saraw, VP Canada at Procore, has dropped the second edition of his new monthly newsletter, Breaking Ground: Hot Trends and Cool Takes on Canadian Construction. This edition is…