Friday, May 3, 2024 
Canadian Construction Association invites industry to re-connect at its first in-person Annual Conference in two years
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is pleased to announce that former NHL player turned community leader and mental health advocate Jordin Tootoo will be headlining its 2022 Annual Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia. His keynote on leadership and creating a culture…
B.C. prepares to remove some housing approval powers from local governments: minister
The B.C. government is considering taking away some of the permit powers municipal governments have to approve housing construction in an effort to get more homes built in the province, the housing minister says. David Eby, who’s also the attorney general,…
5 Ways to Win More Construction Projects Today
As a business owner, or perhaps someone involved in the operations of a company within the construction industry, you need to know who you are selling to like the back of your hand. Who is your ideal customer? What do they…
Is Crisis Communications the New Normal?
By Kate Huskin, AEM Senior Director of Communications When is a crisis not considered a crisis? The ongoing and evolving COVID-19 pandemic has put organization and corporate leaders in a constant state of crisis management. Just when we think we’ve rounded…
UBC Millwrights supports $1.8 billion green steel transformation in Hamilton
The Millwright Regional Council of Ontario supports the federal and provincial government on their large-scale investment and commitment towards a $1.8 billion green steel transformation at ArcelorMittal Dofasco in Hamilton. “This plant will be among the first in ArcelorMittal’s global operations to replace blast…
London university’s bond raises $85M for new buildings, renovations
Borrowing a fundraising page from Canada’s largest university, Huron University College has gone to the bond market to fund a new 300-bed residence, dining hall and top-to-bottom redo of an aging dorm. The Western University affiliate on Western Road has raised…
Hamilton developer accused of breaking Ontario securities law in $19M hotel-condo project
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is accusing a Hamilton developer of violating provincial securities law by allegedly misleading investors who gave him $19 million for the Buffalo Grand Hotel in New York and using the money for other projects. Harry Stinson, who moved…
Cost of government-owned Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion soars to $21.4 billion
The expected final cost for the Trans Mountain Pipeline has almost doubled from its previous projections, jumping from $12.6 billion to $21.4 billion while the completion date has been pushed back to late 2023. Trans Mountain Corp., the corporation overseeing the…
ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 27000-2022 for Hybrid Fire Extinguishing Systems Personnel now available
The new ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 27000-2022, Professional Qualifications Standard for Hybrid Fire Extinguishing Systems Personnel, has been designated as an American National Standard by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and is now available for purchase. ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 27000 includes three standards, each…
ICC with sponsorship from ASHRAE, creates a new International Green Construction Code Certification
The International Code Council with sponsorship from ASHRAE, the leading global HVAC&R membership society, is pleased to announce the release of a new International Green Construction Code (IgCC) certification, Commercial Green Construction Professional. The Commercial Green Construction Professional certification was created…
Plan for 45-storey waterfront tower in Hamilton moves ahead; public consultation set for March
A 45-storey waterfront tower designed by famed architect Bruce Kuwabara took a step closer to fruition Tuesday, with Hamilton city council’s planning committee agreeing on a process to move it forward — despite some local objections it will block sight lines…
Solar panels built from waste crops can make energy without direct light
Solar panels that don’t require direct sunlight have been invented in another leap forwards for clean energy. A Filipino engineering student designed the revolutionary material using luminescent particles from fruit and vegetable waste. Carvey Ehren Maigue, 29, won the James Dyson…
Call for Volunteers: Represent the HVACR Industry at the 2022 Day at Queen’s Park
HRAI is calling for volunteers to participate in the March 2nd Virtual Day at Queen’s Park. This is your chance to meet Ontario’s elected officials and discuss the issues that matter the most to the industry. Through your participation, you can help shape a…
ACI Adds New Path for Submitting Projects to Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards
The American Concrete Institute– a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards on concrete – has announced an additional path for project nomination for their 2022 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, making it…
IWSH Sponsors Poster Contest for 13th Annual World Plumbing Day
The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) invites schoolchildren across the world to participate in its poster contest celebrating the 13th annual World Plumbing Day — March 11. The international poster contest is open to elementary/primary school students in grades one…
