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Each year, the world loses about 10 million hectares of forest — an area about the size of Iceland — because of deforestation. At that rate, some scientists predict the world’s forests could disappear in 100 to 200 years. In an…

While there are many obvious areas where fall protection is needed— rooftops, mezzanines—there are places where people work at height that don’t always get enough attention. A good example is the “office within an office,” a modular building inside a manufacturing…

For over a century, the City of Vancouver has continued to evolve, growing from a sleepy industrial town into an international cosmopolitan destination. During this time, the population has relentlessly grown, placing immense pressure on infrastructure and affordability. The last few…

On this podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome a good friend of mine: Arnie Gess, President of Construction Links. We touch on Construction Links, what it is and why it’s beneficial for smaller businesses; as well as networking, social media best practices…

Contractors know they need to be on top of technology trends to stay competitive in the industry. Leveraging the latest tech is a necessity for increasing efficiency, streamlining workflows, driving growth, and mitigating risks. Yes, you should digitize, but in today’s tech landscape, it’s important…

A Toronto-based wildlife charity says the estimated 25 million bird deaths that occur each year in Ontario due to bird-building collisions will only grow with promises by all parties in the upcoming election to create more housing in order to alleviate the province’s deepening…

Learn about the innovative approaches being used to build better homes and the energy savings for home owners. LEEP Video Project – Series Three These videos share case studies that inspire builders to use an Integrated Design Process (IDP). IDP involves…

Perhaps the oldest bridge in Europe that is still in use today can be found in Greece; named the Arkadiko Bridge, it dates back to Mycenaean times. The Arkadiko Bridge, also named the Kazarma Bridge, is a Mycenaean construction which can be found…

Ask what the top dangers of construction work are, and you’ll get the same answers almost every time: falls, electrocution, caught-ins and struck-bys. Yet more construction workers die from suicide each year than every other workplace-related fatality combined.* In fact, the…

Liza Medek, FRAIC, is an experienced professional with a diverse history working as an architect, planner, project manager, academic administrator, educator and industrial technology advisor. She succeeds Claudio Brun del Re, FRAIC, as Registrar for the RAIC College. Liza is committed…

A CBC News investigation has found that the Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) delayed awarding tenders last year, costing Nunavummiut much-needed housing units — and it could cost taxpayers millions of dollars down the road. In one case, the delays led to a contractor backing out of…

Look up almost anywhere around downtown Halifax and you will probably see one of the many tower cranes that have become part of the skyline. With residential construction growing at one of the fastest rates in the country, the cranes have…

The trend in housing starts was 257,846 units in April, up from 253,226 units in March, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of…

Construction resumed on Ottawa’s new $334 million central library at LeBreton Flats this week, three weeks after a strike by crane and heavy equipment operators shutdown the project. The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 793 ratified a new three year…

About the Webinar Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 Time:  10:00 am PT | 12:00 pm CT | 1:00 pm ET Duration: 30 minutes As global leaders focus on curbing climate change, the significant role that concrete plays as a solution to cut CO2 emissions is being recognized.…