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Saudi Arabia is planning the world’s largest buildings in a mostly unpopulated part of the country as part of an entirely new $500 billion development called Neom, according to people familiar with the matter. Neom, the brainchild of Saudi Crown Prince…

Ever dreamed of having a gingerbread house like Hansel and Gretel? In the near future, edible houses may no longer just be found in fairy tales. Tokyo University researchers Kota Machida and Yuya Sakai have developed a technology to transform food…

Lumber prices have tumbled over the past 10 weeks as consumers retreat from do-it-yourself projects and builders slow the pace of housing starts. Despite the 46-per-cent drop in prices since mid-March, relief won’t likely trickle down to consumers for at least…

Creating marketing strategies for your business is crucial in order to attract new business opportunities and increase your bottom line. As a construction business owner, operator, or manager, you understand better than anyone how hard your team works to complete projects…

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) are seeking the public’s input for the development of the Manual of Recommended Practices for the Safe Closure and Reopening of Building Water Systems. On July…

On August 19th, 1907, just after 5:30 p.m., a bell rang to let a crew of construction workers know it was time to pack up their belongings and finish for the day. They were building a bridge that would connect Quebec…

An approved fire safety plan contains multiple sections including but not limited to instructions for its implementation, the schedule for maintaining the building fire and life safety systems, and illustrations for the floor layouts, exits, stairwells and placement of fire extinguishers,…

Colloquially, we define insanity as doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results. And while that may not be the medical definition, it’s something most of us can relate to – even in the construction industry.  How many…

Ask a typical person on the street what the difference is between passive and active, and the response will probably relate to lifestyle. “A passive person sits on the couch and watches TV, but an active person is out jogging and…

Statistics Canada reports that the total value of building permits in Canada declined 0.6% in April to $11.7 billion. Decreases in residential permits (-3.3%) were mostly offset by gains in the non-residential sector (+5.0%). On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), the total value…

The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is excited to announce that Canada’s third annual National Roofing Week celebration will launch on Monday, June 6th. We encourage everyone involved in the roofing industry to join the celebration. Roofing Week enables roofing professionals…

The federal government is announcing nearly $247 million to help create more than 25,000 apprenticeship positions in the skilled trades across Canada. Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough says the money will fund 13 programs to help small- and medium-sized employers offer apprenticeship…

Researchers at the International Institute of Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Vienna, Austria, have suggested a nifty idea of converting skyscrapers into storage units for energy generated through renewable sources, New Atlas reported. This can be done for existing skyscrapers as well as those…

Five new high schools in Alberta are on track to open to students in September 2024. The announcement was made on Thursday by Infrastructure Minister Prasad Panda at the future site of Ohpaho School in Leduc. The five schools are being…

Many of the remaining buildings at the defunct Giant Mine townsite will be torn down over the summer, bringing back memories from the half century the gold mine operated on the outskirts of Yellowknife.  For some, the area is a source of fond…