Tuesday, May 7, 2024 
New award for net-zero home designed to inspire P.E.I. builders
An energy-efficient home in New Glasgow, P.E.I., was the big winner at the first-ever awards for excellence in residential construction, handed out by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of P.E.I. There were six categories—including best net-zero ready home, and that award went…
University of Calgary academic leader inducted into National Academy of Construction
Dr. Janaka Ruwanpura, vice-provost and associate vice-president of research (international) at the University of Calgary, was recently inducted into the prestigious National Academy of Construction for his outstanding contributions to the construction industry. The citation of his election describes Dr. Ruwanpura as an…
Flin Flon awards tender to design, build Aqua Centre replacement
Replacing the Flin Flon Aqua Centre took a big step forward this week. The City of Flin Flon has awarded a tender to design and build a new pool. City council awarded the contract for the project to Winnipeg-based Ernst Hansch…
Solmax acquires Propex to expand geosynthetic product line
Solmax is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire Propex, an industry-leading U.S. geosynthetics manufacturer with a long track record in the construction, transportation, mining, and automotive industries. With this transaction, Solmax reinforces its position as a leading geosynthetics…
Vancouver-based structural engineering firm Bogdonov Pao Associates joins forces with CIMA+
CIMA+, one of Canada’s largest privately-owned consulting engineering firms, announced the acquisition of Bogdanov Pao Associates (BPA), a Vancouver-based structural engineering firm with a 35-year track record of successfully delivering projects throughout North America. BPA’s team of engineers, technologists, technicians, and senior managers support clients…
Agreement gives St. Lawrence civil engineering grads path to Queen’s degree
A new agreement between St. Lawrence College and Queen’s University will allow the college’s civil engineering technology graduates with an advanced diploma to pursue a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering at the university. “We are grateful for this partnership…
US home construction dips 0.7% in October, but permits jump
Construction of new homes in the U.S. fell 0.7% in October, but a big jump in the number of permits last month points to anticipation by builders that supply chain problems that have dogged them for much of the year will…
‘Critical milestone’: Construction on Assiniboine Park’s The Leaf moves ahead after delays
After engineering delays and other issues, Assiniboine Park’s latest building has hit a major milestone. Beginning construction in 2019, The Leaf’s glass exterior is finally done. The Leaf will be an indoor garden attraction, featuring plants from around the world—and is…
Purdue researchers test 3D concrete printing system as part of NSF-funded project
Transitioning to clean wind energy could become more cost-efficient as Purdue University researchers test a new technology created by an international startup to anchor offshore wind turbines. RCAM Technologies, which has offices in the U.S. and U.K., received a Phase I Small…
Rebar robots and autonomous project tracking
Automation and digitization are revolutionizing nearly every industry, but in old school fields like construction, automation technologies have the potential to be truly transformative. The sector is a canary in the coal mine for broader automation adoption trends, and it’s a good…
Hilti acquires jobsite tech platform
Hilti Group, the tool and fastening equipment specialist, has agreed to acquire software specialist Fieldwire for an approximate US$300 million. San Francisco-based technology company Fieldwire offers a jobsite management platform currently deployed at more than a million jobsites worldwide. It has…
Annex Building being demolished, turned into Alberta legislature green space
Deemed too costly to maintain, the Annex Building on the Alberta legislature grounds is being torn down. In turn, the site will be made into a green space. Interior demolition and hazardous materials removal began in March and on Tuesday, structural…
CertainTeed Canada partners with digital construction disruptor Hyperframe
Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Canada Inc., announced it has entered into a collaborative relationship with Hyperframe, a software and building solutions company with technology enabling an exciting digital transformation across the construction industry. Saint-Gobain will continue to drive…
Elon Musk’s $100-million Carbon Removal XPrize announces first winners
The largest XPrize competition ever conducted has given out its first prize money, with 23 student teams receiving cash injections to further their carbon removal technologies. Among the winners are a mix of forward-thinking projects that take aim at the problem…
Dentec Safety’s Claudio Dente joins OH&S Safetypods’ latest episode to discuss respiratory protection
The OH&S SafetyPod Editor and host Sydny Shepard sits down with Dentec Safety’s Claudio Dente to discuss how the pandemic led to a creation of superior respiratory protection. Because they can be exposed to dangerous viruses in and outside of work, healthcare workers have been…
