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The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is excited to resume its participation with WorldSkills as a Global Industry Partner for the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition (WSC2022SE), now underway across the globe. IAPMO is supporting the Plumbing and…

Similar to other industries the world of construction is in a precarious position right now. Businesses are facing countless challenges that they must be aware of and start preparing for.  Be aware that there are several problems facing business owners right…

The Brandt Group of Companies has announced that they have partnered with the John Deere Foundation of Canada to make a $100,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross. The contribution is being made in direct support of communities impacted by Hurricane Fiona, which ravaged portions…

Officially opened to the public in September of 2014, the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (TPASC) was constructed to host events for the 2015 Pan Am games. Located at UTSC, the facility has been an international leader in championing sustainability practices.…

The eighth annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world. The “Overall Excellence” award was presented to Chau Chak Wing Museum, located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The winning concrete project also…

“Hang on a minute, it’s still loading.” These are cringeworthy words to hear on the jobsite. When you can’t access critical and current information to move forward on your project, you face rework, scheduling delays, and profit loss. Do you want…

Digital Government and Service NL have announced that Emmanuel Construction Services Ltd. of Glovertown have been charged with violations under Newfoundland and Labrador’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. The charges result from an investigation by Digital Government and Service…

The Montreal Real Estate Foundation for Kids (FIMJ), under the honorary presidency of Patrice Bourbonnais, President and Chief Operating Officer of Groupe Petra, and its entire team of honorary vice-presidents, raised a record amount of $501,000 during its Grand Ball held…

by Matt Collins – at Geo Week News It’s certainly a known truth that construction sites are by definition going to be a complicated place, with constant changes and a lot of moving pieces. This is a big reason why technology can be such…

Despite rising interest rates leading to a decline in new condo sales, Toronto has the highest number of operating tower cranes in North America, a new report by property and consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall shows. Toronto had 230 active cranes…

Building materials and construction generate about 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Much of these emissions are due to the environmentally unfriendly process of producing ordinary Portland cement, which is widely used in construction materials such as concrete and mortar. Portland cement production generates about…

You can have the best leadership in the world, but your business won’t run smoothly unless all the gears are turning. Unfortunately, it’s apparent that not all leaders truly understand the importance of quick chats and checking in on their peoples’…

Skyline Group takes the time to review access points and potential hazards while applying them to your local safety regulations. It is a simple and cost effective means to review and outline any potential safety hazards your roof workers could be…

Winter weather is fast approaching and the KEITH® Contractor Unloading System is the perfect system for snowy road maintenance applications. Installing a KEITH® WALKING FLOOR® system in the truck body provides a safe and efficient way to deliver road salt. A…

Knowing exactly who is responsible for what job is important to navigating the complexity of construction projects. Documentation outlining required work not only provides guidance to workers regarding expectations but ensures that the project will meet its main goals and objectives.…