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With so many moving parts during the construction phase of a project, it can be all too easy to lose track of vital information, and miscommunication is common. Incidences like this can lead to serious project delays as well as rework,…

The walls of your home have the advantage of changing and transforming your space with the help of paint or wallpaper. While some enjoy the look of a freshly painted home, others who desire more texture and pattern on their walls…

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is pleased to announce that former NHL player turned community leader and mental health advocate Jordin Tootoo will be headlining its 2022 Annual Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia. His keynote on leadership and creating a culture…

The B.C. government is considering taking away some of the permit powers municipal governments have to approve housing construction in an effort to get more homes built in the province, the housing minister says. David Eby, who’s also the attorney general,…

As a business owner, or perhaps someone involved in the operations of a company within the construction industry, you need to know who you are selling to like the back of your hand. Who is your ideal customer? What do they…

By Kate Huskin, AEM Senior Director of Communications When is a crisis not considered a crisis? The ongoing and evolving COVID-19 pandemic has put organization and corporate leaders in a constant state of crisis management. Just when we think we’ve rounded…

The Millwright Regional Council of Ontario supports the federal and provincial government on their large-scale investment and commitment towards a $1.8 billion green steel transformation at ArcelorMittal Dofasco in Hamilton. “This plant will be among the first in ArcelorMittal’s global operations to replace blast…

Borrowing a fundraising page from Canada’s largest university, Huron University College has gone to the bond market to fund a new 300-bed residence, dining hall and top-to-bottom redo of an aging dorm. The Western University affiliate on Western Road has raised…

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is accusing a Hamilton developer of violating provincial securities law by allegedly misleading investors who gave him $19 million for the Buffalo Grand Hotel in New York and using the money for other projects. Harry Stinson, who moved…

The expected final cost for the Trans Mountain Pipeline has almost doubled from its previous projections, jumping from $12.6 billion to $21.4 billion while the completion date has been pushed back to late 2023. Trans Mountain Corp., the corporation overseeing the…

The new ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 27000-2022, Professional Qualifications Standard for Hybrid Fire Extinguishing Systems Personnel, has been designated as an American National Standard by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and is now available for purchase. ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 27000 includes three standards, each…

The International Code Council with sponsorship from ASHRAE, the leading global HVAC&R membership society, is pleased to announce the release of a new International Green Construction Code (IgCC) certification, Commercial Green Construction Professional. The Commercial Green Construction Professional certification was created…

A 45-storey waterfront tower designed by famed architect Bruce Kuwabara took a step closer to fruition Tuesday, with Hamilton city council’s planning committee agreeing on a process to move it forward — despite some local objections it will block sight lines…

Solar panels that don’t require direct sunlight have been invented in another leap forwards for clean energy. A Filipino engineering student designed the revolutionary material using luminescent particles from fruit and vegetable waste. Carvey Ehren Maigue, 29, won the James Dyson…

HRAI is calling for volunteers to participate in the March 2nd Virtual Day at Queen’s Park. This is your chance to meet Ontario’s elected officials and discuss the issues that matter the most to the industry. Through your participation, you can help shape a…