Friday, October 4, 2024 
The Future of Construction is Digital, Thanks to Wireless Onsite Connectivity
After a tough 18 months for the construction industry, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, things are gradually returning to normal. Construction companies are increasingly under pressure to go digital to make up for this lost production time, particularly given the recent…
Why is the Biden administration increasing the cost of building houses?
The average American home is now more expensive than it’s ever been. For homeowners, that’s probably great news. For renters and would-be homebuyers, it’s a calamity. A big part of the reason for surging prices is a lack of new housing…
OGCA Focuses in on Pathways to Project Managers and Site Supervisors
The Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) has released Building Pathways and Pipelines into ICI Construction, a report outlining solutions to address labour shortages amongst project managers and site supervisors in the ICI construction industry. Across Ontario, the industrial, commercial and institutional…
Upcoming Webinar – Meet Miller & Long: How to be Successful with a Portable Plant Using CarbonCure
Date: Tuesday, December 14Time: 11:00 am PT | 2:00 pm ET Duration: 30 Minutes Miller & Long is a multigenerational family business that has been delivering quality concrete to the mid-Atlantic region for over 70 years. The company has a long history of sustainable…
Driving Paving Forward with Technology
How innovation is changing the industry and promoting competition Keeping infrastructure paving projects running smoothly involves a considerable amount of planning due to the complex logistics involved – working with an extremely temperature-sensitive material and getting everything just right the first…
Building higher dikes may be a losing battle, experts warn
Two years ago, a Dutch drainage engineer took a tour of the Fraser River floodplain. As B.C. moves into the “I told you so” phase of recovery following significant flooding across the province, the man’s warning may be among the most…
City recognizes Ottawa’s best in urban design
Ottawa’s best in urban design have been honoured with the 2021 Ottawa Urban Design Awards. Nine projects were recognized for this year’s awards. The Ottawa Urban Design Award program takes place every two years. In this ninth edition of the program, the…
Canfor helps wrap up final construction costs for New Dawn Place
While construction is complete for the new indoor facility, New Dawn Place, the Kootenay East Youth Soccer Association (KEYSA) is continuing key community fundraising to complete financial commitments associated with the initial construction. Recently, we were thrilled to receive a generous…
TBM plan identifies town’s 50-year vision for sustainability
The Town of the Blue Mountains has completed phase two of its integrated community sustainability plan, which outlines its goals and priorities for sustainable development over the next 50 years. Composed of 46 objectives spread across five categories, phase two of…
New Chairperson of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority appointed for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project
The Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities recently announced the appointment of Tim Murphy as Chairperson of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. Mr. Murphy will replace Dwight Duncan, the outgoing chairperson. Minister LeBlanc took the opportunity to…
What if Old Buildings Are Greener Than New Ones?
Even by the standards of London’s glassy skyscraper district, which includes buildings nicknamed for a walkie-talkie and a cornichon, the Tulip would have been a weird one. The design, by the British architect Norman Foster, featured a 50-foot-wide concrete shaft supporting a multilevel observation deck a…
Eight workplace safety charges laid in deadly London construction collapse
Only days from its first anniversary, eight workplace safety charges have been laid in the partial collapse of a London apartment building that killed two construction workers and injured five others. Ontario’s Labour Ministry said Monday charges have been laid under…
Council green lights financing program for clean energy home improvements
Calgary homeowners could soon access financing from the city to complete clean-energy improvements to their homes that can be repaid through their property taxes. City council voted Monday to allow the city to borrow up to $15 million to launch the…
Combined ski slope and power plant named WAF World Building of the Year
The winner of the prestigious World Building of the Year prize has been revealed for 2021. CopenHill, by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), got the nod for its inspired combination of waste-to-energy plant and ski slope. The project was recognized on the final day of…
Case Study: Cherry Street Stormwater Management
The City of Toronto’s Cherry Street Stormwater Management Facility has an award-winning design, a lot of technology packed into a relatively small project footprint, and plays an important role in safeguarding the environment by treating stormwater discharged into Lake Ontario. Read…
