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Engine or electric power, the undeniable leader for any application is Vanguard®. Our power solutions are proven to be rugged. Reliable. And relentless. From our new swappable battery pack to our unstoppable 400 EFI/ETC engine, see how Vanguard power will maximize…

These architecture, engineering, and construction trends will take a front seat in 2022. Here’s what owners and business leaders need to know to prepare. Remote work and collaboration are here to stay, requiring new methods of visualization—and heightened security requirements.Digital technologies…

Employee time tracking is one of the most important aspects to tracking and managing a construction project, yet the vast majority of contractors are still using manual methods to track labour hours. These manual time tracking methods continue to cost contractors…

Heating and cooling buildings is a major consumer of energy, especially older ones that weren’t built with modern energy efficiencies in mind. Now, engineers at Fraunhofer Institute have developed a modular facade powered by solar panels that can heat or cool…

Statistics Canada reports that the total value of building permits increased 6.8% to $11.2 billion in November. Seven provinces, led by Alberta (+20.6%) reported increases. Construction intentions in the residential sector rose 12.0% while the non-residential sector declined 3.4%. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100)…

The new website design emphasizes KEITH’s role as a value provider to its customers. KEITH Manufacturing Co., the maker of WALKING FLOOR® material handling technology, recently launched its updated website. The new site focuses on what sets the company apart–its manufacturing…

To many, the New Year is a time of reflection and change that brings forth anticipation for new beginnings. While there is no doubt that “new” does sound luminous, when it comes to your team members, the grass is not always…

The Toma family has gone from being Iraqi refugees sponsored by a group of churches to building their own home in P.E.I. — and it only took them less than four years. The family arrived in Charlottetown in the spring of 2018, wanting…

As the concrete support towers on both sides of the Detroit River reach up into the sky, it has become obvious visually construction on the Gordie Howe International Bridge has hit full stride and well on its way to the long-awaited…

The use of virtual reality in construction can improve safety, precision and collaboration, saving contractors time and money. Virtual reality (VR) is finally here and it is not just for gaming. In fact, VR has begun to spread into almost every industry you can think of…

The landmark Canadian Nurses Association headquarters near the Rideau Canal is proposed for redevelopment under a revised concept, bringing a new intensification project to the Golden Triangle neighbourhood. The CNA wants to build nine storeys of condo suites on its land…

A new breakthrough concerning electromagnetic wave absorption building materials is considered in the Journal of Materials Science & Technology. The advanced coating materials with green technology can make building more sustainable in the coming years. Electromagnetic Radiation in Building Because of the…

The “world’s first” nailable solar shingle, the Timberline Solar Energy Shingle, is being launched today by GAF Energy, the sister company of GAF, the largest roofing and waterproofing company in North America. The Energy Shingle is combined with other standard roofing components…

The oldest building in downtown Winnipeg could get a new lease on life, provided its bones are still strong. Work has begun on a structural inspection of the Winnipeg Hotel, with heritage lovers tightly crossing their fingers it can be restored to a former…

A central Albertan town is experiencing a major economic boost from three major energy projects underway nearby. Edson, Alta., 200 kilometres west of Edmonton, sits along the Yellowhead Highway and has long been a resource-driven town.  Currently under construction nearby are…