5 Reasons Why Construction Needs Cloud Technology
Of all the technology innovations to hit the market in the last few decades, one of the most transformational technologies in recent memory has been the advent of the cloud. Cloud technology has completely changed the landscape of many different industries…
L.A.’s new reflective streets bounce heat back into space
When the scientists aboard the International Space Station direct their thermal camera at Los Angeles, standing out from the sweltering red and orange blob is a crescent of cool, blueish-white deep in the San Fernando Valley. Greg Spotts, Chief Sustainability Officer…
Avoid building basements to help the environment: U of T researchers
Real estate construction is a big producer of carbon emissions. According to the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction, the largely grounded transportation industry produced 23 per cent of global carbon emissions in 2020. Compare that with 38 per cent of global…
Lowe’s Canada introduces its collection of Canadian-made Eklipse Cabinets
Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing over 450 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, is exclusively launching the new Eklipse collection: high-quality pre-assembled Canadian cabinets that are easy to install and designed for different…
EMBLEM Developments wins 2021 BILD Award for “Best Suite Design”
EMBLEM Developments receives the prestigious BILD Award for Best Suite Design. Nominated in early July, the Chenille Suite at EMBLEM’s 1 Jarvis community in Hamilton was immediately acknowledged for its unique design, masterful use of space and incredible functionality. This was evidenced by…
Aecon pilots Volvo electric excavator on a Toronto project
As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Aecon Group Inc. (“Aecon”) recently completed a pilot of the innovative ECR25 Electric compact excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment, on a project in Toronto, Ontario. Aecon is the first construction company in Canada to use this model of electric,…
3 Tips to help avoid cost overruns on your next project
Construction projects often take months, or even years. With the initial bid being submitted months before the project even starts, it can be hard to anticipate changes in cost over the duration of a project. In fact, according to KPMG, only 31%…