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The first commercial carbon removal plant, where CO2 is sucked out of the air and stored underground, is in a remote part of Iceland, nowhere near a city. It’s a massive industrial operation. But the carbon-capturing technology doesn’t need to be sequestered…

Renowned architect Eberhard “Eb” Zeidler, who designed some of Toronto’s most iconic buildings and many prominent landmarks across Canada, has died at age 95, his architectural practice confirmed Friday in a tweet. Zeidler was famous for his work on the Eaton Centre, Ontario…

Weyburn, Sask., will be getting a new hospital to replace the existing one in the future but construction firms are needed. The Saskatchewan government has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ), which is a call-out for qualified firms to design and construct the new hospital.…

Last month, President Biden signed into law the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure framework, formally known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684). The deal is “a big deal” not only because it’s an increasingly rare bipartisan agreement, but because it represents a…

Young men in jackets and ties walk along tidy walkways that connect the redbrick buildings of the 220-acre campus of the Williamson College of the Trades. They wake up around 6 each morning, turn out for inspection, attend a morning assembly,…

During a dark and difficult time, there is a ray of light for one Ottawa woman, whose need to complete a home renovation has been met with a gift of the heart from a contractor who wants to share his kindness…

Steel Provides Soundtrack to Geffen Hall’s Transformation New York’s David Geffen Hall is tuning up for its second act. The iconic music hall, located within the iconic Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and home to the New York Philharmonic, is…

As of January 1, 2022, the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) completed its almost four-year wind-down process. This has marked the official launch of the new crown agency Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) and significant changes to the trades’ registration system in…

As we enter into the new year, the construction industry is looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities the new year will bring. According to Procore, a leading provider of construction management software, here are some trends to watch in 2022:…

Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing over 450 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, announced today the appointment of Tony Cioffi to the role of President of Lowe’s Canada. This announcement follows the appointment…

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)…