Wednesday, October 2, 2024 
The world’s largest 3D printed housing project just launched in Virginia
Construction company, Alquist 3D, was approached by the Mayor of Pulaski in Virginia to construct 3D printed homes in the town. The idea has now grown into the largest 3D printed project in the world, Business Insider reported. 3D printing could be the…
Study: Greening Canada’s buildings will create 75,000 jobs annually
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) and The Delphi Group recently outlined how Canada can benefit from a vibrant and growing retrofit economy with the launch of the Canadian Green Retrofit Economy Study. Through green retrofits, Canada’s buildings can contribute to net-zero…
Vancouver aims to expedite building permit approvals as applications spike
Vancouver city council has unanimously approved a motion directing staff to look into the pros and cons of guaranteed wait times for building permits amid a soaring number of requests across the city. Submissions for residential and commercial renovation permits are up 25 per cent from last year,…
5 Steps for Creating an Effective Construction Communication Plan
Communication (or lack thereof) in a construction project directly contributes to how much money every contractor makes on the project. The reason communication is worth emphasizing so much is because I’ve seen firsthand how smoothly a project can go if the…
AEM Launches “Faces of Manufacturing” to Rally the Men and Women of the Industry Around Pro-Manufacturing Policies
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) recently unveiled “Faces of Manufacturing,” a new initiative designed to rally the 2.8 million men and women of the equipment manufacturing industry in support of pro-manufacturing policies. The centerpiece is a 90-second video featuring 22…
Taking it One Step at a Time
Dealing with loss and grief is incredibly tough, especially when due to an unforeseen circumstance like a workplace injury or accident. Everyone needs support through those challenging times, and it’s a painful reminder of the importance of safety while working in…
The Superman of Data: Building Information Modeling
Remember being a kid and wanting to possess the ultimate superpower, x-ray vision? Imagine how valuable that would be on a jobsite. Well, you can think of Building Information Modeling (BIM) as the Superman of Data in the construction industry. BIM…
Lowe’s Canada named 2022 Energy Star Canada Retailer of the Year-National
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 receive the 2022 ENERGY STAR Canada Retailer of the Year-National Award, which recognizes its commitment to offering…
The 2022 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture honour exceptional building across Canada
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) are proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. The biennial awards recognize and celebrate excellence in recently built—and designed—projects completed…
IAPMO Advances Development of 2024 Uniform Codes During Technical Committee Meetings
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) recently completed Technical Committee Meetings toward the proposed 2024 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®), in-development American National Standards governing the installation and maintenance of plumbing and mechanical systems…
Investment in Canadian building construction increases to $20.9 billion in April
Statistics Canada reports that investment in building construction increased by 2.7% to $20.9 billion in April. Gains were reported in both the residential (+3.2%) and the non-residential sectors (+1.4%). On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment in building construction grew 3.5% to $13.0 billion. Residential…
The Power of Podcasts, Leadership Is All About Communication
Podcasts are a very dynamic way to reach potentially thousands of people. They can be audio or video. Both are sent out on the internet or can be available where people usually get their podcasts. You can stream the files or…
B.C. construction boss jailed and company fined $25K over repeated workplace safety issues
The director of a Metro Vancouver construction company is headed to jail after repeated workplace safety violations in defiance of a court injunction. Dalwinder Singh Kandola and G & D Construction Ltd. (GDCL) were found in contempt of court last month.…
Join us on June 16: Masterclass – Field Data Entry To Capture Real-Time Costs
Automate Your Payroll and Job Cost Processes With Field Time & Field Manager. Connecting your field operations to the back office has never been easier. With only a single point of entry, Jonas’ time-entry solution takes the guesswork out of workforce…
Kryton and University of Ottawa’s Latest Collaboration Paves the Way for Groundbreaking ASR Mitigation Research
(Vancouver, Canada) — A recent collaborative effort between Kryton International Inc. and the University of Ottawa has led to groundbreaking research on alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in concrete. The research team included Kryton’s Technical Director Alireza Biparva and the University of Ottawa’s…
