Wednesday, October 2, 2024 
The Hierarchy of Fall Protection Solutions
A truly comprehensive rooftop solution follows the Hierarchy of Fall Protection, the gold-standard of safety procedures. by Kee Safety Ltd CEOs are on the top of organizational hierarchies, but it’s rare to find them on a rooftop. Instead, that’s where your…
EllisDon devoted to creating workplaces free from sexual harassment
Dedicated to creating workplaces free from sexual harassment, EllisDon is proud to announce its latest partnership with WomanACT and The Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology (SCWIST) to improve company-wide prevention and response measures that address gender-based and sexual…
GWL Realty Advisors achieves LEED Gold Certification for The Livmore High Park
The Livmore High Park, one of GWL Realty Advisors’ newest residential communities, has achieved LEED® Gold Certification under the New Construction and Major Renovations (v2009) Green Building Rating System. Our Development Advantage This LEED® Gold Certification is a testament to GWLRA’s commitment to sustainability…
IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of National Standard for District Ambient Temperature Loop Distributed Energy Systems
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking volunteers, with technical background in plumbing systems and specific knowledge of district ambient temperature loop (ATL) distributed energy systems and geothermal related low-temperature distribution systems. These systems can be integrated…
McGill announces C$6 million chair in architecture to develop turn-key solutions for mass building climate retrofits
As the impact of climate change intensifies and accelerates, there is growing urgency to radically transform areas that can be substantially decarbonized. Buildings are among the largest emitters of greenhouse gases (GHG) however the vast majority of existing Canadian building stock…
‘It all comes back to lodging’: Electrician says lack of housing in the North slows construction
Daniel Gabois would usually be out hunting this time of year. Flocks of Canada geese have started to appear overhead in their V-formations, returning to nesting grounds in the northern Quebec region of Nunavik. That’s the signal for him and many…
When Data Builds Your Job: Artificial Intelligence in Construction
Did you know that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already (likely) a part of your daily life? Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, Google’s search algorithms, Facebook Messenger, Slack – it’s all AI. In the construction industry, it shows up in the form of…
Promoting Construction Workforce Development: Enter the 2022 Groundbreaker Awards Today
When the global pandemic hit, it hurled many industries such as construction, education, and healthcare to name a few into the digital realm. Technology is now top of mind as general contractors, specialty contractors and owners look to optimize efficiency, increase profitability,…
Bird announces progressive design-build contract in Alberta
Bird Construction Inc. announced that it has been selected to lead the design and construction of a state-of-the-art, net-zero plant protein processing facility for Phyto Organix Foods Inc. in Strathmore, Alberta. The value of the progressive design-build contract is approximately $125 million. Bird…
The Ontario Building Code can be changed so that new buildings create less greenhouse gas emissions. Here’s how
While action on climate change is a key issue in the June 2 provincial election, two local climate action leaders say the province must change the Ontario Building Code to require new homes to be built more sustainably. “If we can change…
Building under construction collapses in Bedford, N.S.
Nobody was injured after a building under construction in Bedford, N.S., collapsed Sunday afternoon. The building, which will be the site of the future Larry Uteck Plaza on the corner of Larry Uteck Boulevard and Brookline Drive, had been under construction…
This company crushes old roads—and rebuilds them to store carbon
About a fifth of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions stem from transportation—and around 72% of those come from road vehicles. Crucially, the focus for reducing those road-based emissions has been electrifying vehicles, such as America’s most popular auto, the Ford F-150, whose Lightning…
Ecobot Integrates Mitigation Banking Data to Enhance Platform
Ecobot, the construction software company driving the digitization of preconstruction environmental permitting, today announced the integration of mitigation banking data as part of a recent platform enhancement. This innovation advances Ecobot’s broader mission to streamline environmental and construction processes while leveraging…
Implementations of Maturity Curves for Estimating Concrete Strength
Ensuring that concrete strength meets or exceeds project specifications is a critical task for construction teams. Many construction teams are now implementing maturity to assess the strength of in-place concrete. Applying this method can give them a more comprehensive look at…
Ten trends changing the way construction companies operate in North America
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has released The Future of Building, a whitepaper detailing the drivers influencing how the construction industry could transform over the next 10 years in North America. Guided by the AEM Futures Council and a Vision Team,…
