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The electric vehicle (EV) market is no longer just a niche; it’s becoming an inevitable force in the commercial fleet industry. With major automakers like Ford shifting their strategies to focus on lower-cost electric pickups and new commercial vans, Ram introducing…

IAPMO recently announced the formation of a Young Professionals Committee, a breakthrough initiative designed to attract and empower the next generation of plumbing and mechanical industry leaders. The IAPMO Young Professionals Committee will act as an idea lab for connecting with…

The Canadian Occupational Health & Safety codes outline key height safety standards and regulations that help create a safer work environment. Today’s ICI (Institutional, Commercial, and Industrial) rooftops are crowded with obstructions, from HVAC units to ducts to solar panels. We…

The Mental Health Association (TMHA), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting mental health awareness, has unveiled its global campaign, Coffee Foundation. This initiative aims to de-stigmatize mental illness and create a world with zero stigma,zero shame, zero silence, and zero suicides.…

CONEXPO-CON/AGG announces the release of its latest e-book, 4 Steps to Hiring and Retaining the Best Workers, designed to help construction business owners attract and retain the best skilled talent. This free comprehensive guide offers strategies and tips proven to help…

The ways that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has impacted our everyday lives are incredible. We now have programs that can create art, solve complex issues, and perform tasks that allow us more time to be creative. This is especially true in construction,…

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has released a pivotal report emphasizing the urgent need for increased investment and stronger policies to protect Canadians and their critical infrastructure from the increasing threats of climate change. The report, titled Climate resilience in construction: Building…

A look at the world of Construction Technology – by Arnie Gess, publisher of Construction Links Network. Do you have the latest scoop in construction technology? Submit your news releases to us! There is no cost to have your press release published on…

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) lead 14 innovative partner companies to the International Built Environment Week (IBEW) 2024, held from 4-6 September at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. This participation is poised to drive construction technology (ConTech) adoption through…

The Kuugalaaq cultural centre in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, was designed with Inuinnait principles and modern technology to help preserve traditions and pass on skills like meat preparation and sewing. The hexagonal building incorporates sustainable materials and solar panels, reflecting its Arctic…

Starting October 1, 2024, construction sites in B.C. with 25 or more workers must provide flush toilets and hand-washing facilities, replacing unsanitary portable toilets. The regulation aims to improve health and safety for workers, particularly in attracting and retaining employees, including…

Bentley Systems, Incorporated recently announced it has acquired 3D geospatial company Cesium. Cesium is recognized as the foundational open platform for creating powerful 3D geospatial applications, and its 3D Tiles open standard has been widely adopted by leading enterprises, governments, and tens of thousands…

The Canadian government is exploring innovative building designs to tackle the housing crisis while ensuring the safety of residents and first responders. As part of this effort, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has launched consultations with industry experts, provinces,…

 Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the nation’s premier association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines, people who dig near them and their communities, announced that the Call for Proposals for the 2025 CGA Conference & Expo is open through Oct. 16. CGA is preparing…

Saskatchewan engineer Veto Varma, P.Eng., has been fined $10,000 and had his practice restricted after being found guilty of professional misconduct and incompetence by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS). Varma issued inadequate structural designs and compliance…