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Building our houses is hurting our home. Traditional construction is responsible for generating 27% of global CO2. Alternative methods such as 3D printing hold promise, but there is work to do before construction is truly environmentally-friendly. 3D printing is an industry that…

The BC government is pumping the brakes on the $800 million redevelopment project of the Royal BC Museum in downtown Victoria after public backlash. Premier John Horgan made the announcement during a news conference Wednesday afternoon, accepting blame for making what…

Often companies are reluctant to adopt technology, even when they know it could improve their process in the long run, simply because adding another software platform will change the way they’re accustomed to functioning.   So, they continue to do things the…

What role does Indigenous architecture play in the process of reconciliation? The recent work of two design firms in Ontario show it is not just about Indigenizing spaces but also designing places where everyone can benefit from Indigenous values and principles…

The Energy Management Association is joining forces with the Association of Energy Service Professionals to provide training reviewing the basics of electrical rate structures and the various charges associated with electric bills. The Utility Rate Structure and Analysis course will also…

InEight Inc., a global leader in construction project management software, has announced the latest in its program of software innovations. This round’s enhancements enable greater, real-time collaboration with subcontractors, give both contractors and owners a better handle on change orders, enable deeper insights…

PCL Construction continues to see outstanding growth in its solar division, reaching more than half a billion dollars in annual revenue in 2021. PCL’s solar sector team also nearly doubled in the same time-period, growing from 119 employees to 214. As…

Over the last 20 years in Canada, housing supply has not responded to demand, especially in some of the country’s large urban areas, resulting in the loss of affordability. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) aspiration is that by 2030 everyone in Canada has…

Canada’s leading condominium builder, Tridel, was named Home Builder of the Year – Mid/High Rise at the 2022 BILD GTA Awards ceremony on June 22. The evening also included another win for Green Builder for The Year – Mid/High Rise, marking the…

The City of Winnipeg says the contractor in charge of building the Winnipeg Police Service headquarters used the project to settle outstanding debts with subtrades for money owed on other construction projects, new court filings reveal. They also say lead contractor Caspian Construction…

Each year Groundbreak brings together a community of global construction professionals to discover, learn, and innovate. We are excited to share that registration for this year’s event is now open, and for the first time in two years, Groundbreak 2022 will take place…

An Antigonish County couple’s 11-year battle over property damage related to the twinning of Highway 104 has finally come to a close after they received nearly $600,000 in compensation from the province. Jane DeWolfe and Kevin Partridge have lived in their log home…

Glass suppliers hit the B.C. construction sector with a 40 per cent increase in the price of glass this week, adding to what many builders say are unsustainable cost increases that could lead to a wave of insolvencies. Guardian Glass gave…

Soaring above a forest outside of Oslo, Randselva Bridge is remarkably unremarkable. A straightforward viaduct for cars and trucks, the gently curving bridge straddles a river, a valley, a rail line, and foothills. The bridge stretches 634 meters, or 2,080 feet, and stands…

Today, it’s just 238 acres of farmland southeast of Saskatoon. If Arbutus Properties gets its way, that land will one day see 7,200 people living in Solair, “a sustainable suburban neighbourhood unlike any in Canada.” “Solair offers a unique opportunity to…