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Home improvement and construction projects are proving to be popular in Calgary during the pandemic. The first eight months of 2021 have seen $4.2 billion worth of construction in Calgary, nearly double the $2.2 billion seen over the same period a…

Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing over 450 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, is launching a new same-day delivery service in over 140 Lowe’s, RONA, and Réno-Dépôt corporate stores across the country. This…

The all-new E35 mini excavator is the latest addition to the popular R2-Series family. Operators will experience the ultimate in precision with the E35s low-effort joysticks and new hydraulic control valve, which provides superior machine control and ease. The new hydraulic…

Nelcos Distribution Inc., an official distributor of Bodaq Interior Film in North America, is pleased to announce the official opening of its Alberta office and showroom in Calgary.  The new showroom will be open for visits at the address – 211 Exploration Ave, SE…

The Home Depot Canada Foundation announced today the launch of TradeWorx, a new targeted investment to combat youth homelessness by creating opportunities for career education and skilled trades training.   Through its initial $1 million investment, one hundred Canadian youth who have experienced…

Even before the onset of the pandemic, Canada’s housing supply was struggling to keep up with demand. Then, over the past year and a half, the drop in interest rates coupled with increased household savings and changing needs sent a tidal…

Now, the occupants of 432 Park Avenue are suing its developers for failing to address some1,500 alleged defects. The lawsuit claims that the building’s problems have “endangered and inconvenienced” residents and guests. The skyscraper opened in 2015 on Manhattan’s so-called Billionaire…

The Fibonacci House in Procter, B.C., boasts spectacular views of the nearby mountains — but that’s not what makes the tiny home a one-of-a-kind vacation rental. It is Canada’s first 3D printed house — a spiral structure with a standout feature: Curved walls. (It was inspired by —…

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking applicants to serve as technical experts on Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC) task groups.  The USPSHTC Technical Committee is seeking special subject experts to join the following task groups: 1.     Aquatic…

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking applicants to serve as technical experts on Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC) task groups.  The USHGC Technical Committee is seeking special subject experts to join the following task groups: 1.     Solar Thermal Systems: The…

Project management software has been serving the construction industry for many years now but, despite its prevalence in the industry, this form of software is still not the most efficient way to manage construction projects and still requires too much manual…

Graham has been selected as the general contractor to deliver the new Alexan Bothell project, located in downtown Bothell, WA. This mixed-use building will consist of 538,620 sq. ft. and include 369 residential rental units.  The project is made up of…

Around this time two years from now, students in the faculty of music at the University of Manitoba should have a new stage where they can hone their craft. Construction got underway on the $24-million Desautels Concert Hall a few weeks ago at the…

The head of Pointe-Claire’s heritage society is urging the city to adopt tougher measures against scofflaws who illegally demolish homes without a permit. The call for tougher measures comes after a home at 4 St. Joachim Ave. in the Pointe-Claire Village…

Alcohol and speed are believed to have been factors when a vehicle hit two members of a paving crew, killing one, in a construction zone south of Nanaimo just before midnight Thursday. One died at the scene, near Kipp Road and…