Friday, October 4, 2024 
RCMP investigate Charlotte County contractor after 25 complaints about undone work
On Grand Manan, a tight-knit community of about 2,360, it’s not surprising many people would rely on neighbours for word, good or bad, about home improvement contractors. In fact, word-of-mouth recommendations, often backed by a local Facebook group, led several property owners on the island…
The Port Lands Flood Protection Project will re-engineer the Don River’s mouth
The water had not yet arrived, but the way across was already there. In Toronto’s Port Lands recently, I walked through a vast trench where the Don River will one day flow underneath the Commissioners Street Bridge. The bridge’s two sections…
Unlock the Power of Collaboration in Construction
We all know the digital revolution is here to stay, especially after seeing the effects of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even reluctant construction leaders are realizing that harnessing the speed and accuracy of digital workflows is not only worthwhile, but critical to growth and competitive advantage. …
What you need to know about solar water heaters: The rooftop solar you might not have heard of
Though widely popular in other parts of the world, solar water heaters are less well known in the US. They can save you money and reduce your reliance on fossil fuels. If you, like me, have been thirsty enough to drink…
US requires higher safety standards for more pipelines
A new federal regulation requires higher safety standards for pipelines carrying oil and other hazardous liquids through the Great Lakes region, marine coastal waters and beaches, officials said Thursday. The rule issued by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration…
Trades union, CFL team up to train players
To address the labour shortage affecting the construction industry, Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) and the CFL Players Association (CFLPA) are teaming up to offer training opportunities for players to enter the construction industry. Most football players in the Canadian Football…
IAPMO seeks input on the development of IAPMO Z124.10 as Canadian National Standard
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking Canadian input in the development of IAPMO Z124.10, Water Closet and Urinal Partitions, as a National Standard of Canada. Canadian regulators, consumers and other professionals with technical background in plumbing and mechanical…
Blue Jays finalizing $200M-$250M renovation plans for Rogers Centre
The Toronto Blue Jays are finalizing plans for a renovation of Rogers Centre likely to include a redesign of the stadium’s lower bowl, according to an industry source, a project aimed at increasing revenues while modernizing the experience at the stadium. A shift…
The Past, Present, and Future State of BIM in Tunnelling
BIM is a powerful process that allows owners, engineers, and contractors to better collaborate and to improve the transparency of information shared between partners within a project. Nevertheless, BIM, more so than many other topics, has simultaneously become one of the…
NEx hires new Executive Director
NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials has hired Jerzy Zemajtis as Executive Director, replacing Dr. David A. Lange. He will oversee all NEx operations and initially focus on identifying and recruiting new members interested in advancing nonmetallic…
Kitchener man fined $20,000 for use of professional engineer’s seal
The Ontario Court of Justice at Kitchener fined a man $20,000 for attempting to pass off his own work as the work of a professional engineer by applying a facsimile of the engineer’s seal to design drawings filed with the Cities…
Why Maturity Systems Are An Ideal Tool For Cold-Weather Concreting
General contractors are often required by the specifications to submit a plan for cold-weather concreting procedures that outlines how they will mitigate cold weather and meet the specified requirements. A contractor’s plan often includes: Monitoring temperature in the concrete at or…
SBC Product Knowledge Webinar: Deep Energy Retrofit Thermal Bridging Guide
Register now for our January 25th webinar with Andrea Pietila and Kathleen Narbonne of RDH for an overview of thermal bridging and a detailed review of the Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) Thermal Bridging Guide developed by RDH. Thermal bridging is important to consider…
Cooper Equipment Rentals Announces Acquisition of EZE Rent-It Centre and Stayner Rental
Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited (“Cooper”), the leading independent equipment rental company in Canada, announced that it has acquired Eze Rent-It Centre (“EZE”) in British Columbia and Stayner Rental (“Stayner”) in Ontario. Established in 1986, EZE has three locations in the Fraser…
Lights Out: Cyberattacks Shut Down Building Automation Systems
A building automation engineering firm experienced a nightmare scenario: It suddenly lost contact with hundreds of its building automation system (BAS) devices — light switches, motion detectors, shutter controllers, and others — after a rare cyberattack locked the company out of…
