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I saw an interesting video on YouTube by Undecided with Matt Ferrell about batteries made from concrete. The video asked, “What if we could turn our houses and buildings themselves into batteries?” Cement is highly pollutive and is a leading cause…

With Procore Action Plans, family-run real estate developer ensures it’s consistently meeting quality standards on projects across Canada. Procore Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: PCOR), a leading provider of construction management software, today announced that customer Cape Group is expanding its years-long relationship with…

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking volunteers, with technical background in plumbing systems and specific knowledge of plumbing pipe support hangers and hooks — such as jurisdictional authorities, testing lab and educational facility representatives, as well as manufacturing…

Looking for some last-minute stocking stuffer ideas? Santa’s great at remembering to bring those practical items like socks and undies, but the practicality of our safety suggestions for industrial and recreational applications will get those Christmas morning smiles. Whether you’re shopping…

The RM of Prince Albert has awarded the contract to construct a new municipal office and workshop to a local company. On Friday, the RM announced that RNF Ventures of Prince Albert would receive the contract. RNF began foundation work on…

Inside an expansive and noisy distribution center just east of Atlanta, Home Depot Inc. is trying to solve a problem that’s plaguing its stores: large orders from pro shoppers.  Contractors’ needs are very different than the average customer’s, and while they…

The Cree Nation of Quebec is getting into the Montreal real estate development game, unveiling plans to build a 26-floor high-rise with condos, rental and commercial space that is steeped in symbolism.  The Odea Montreal has been designed with a massive…

Canada Construction industry is quickly recovering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Engineering, construction, and building is set to play a vital role in the country’s economy over the forecast period. Building material distributors, construction equipment manufacturers and other players…

Bird Construction Inc. and Colleges and Institutes Canada, in partnership with Paul and Gerri Charette, announced the establishment of the Bird Construction/Paul and Gerri Charette Endowment Fund. This will ensure the ongoing financing of a brand-new bursary offered to Indigenous students across…

A major affordable housing project in Stratford is nearly shovel-ready after the approval of a $6.8-million construction contract Monday afternoon. Politicians awarded the contract for Phase 2 of the Britannia Street affordable housing project to Nith Valley Construction during a brief…

The discovery of insulation which may contain asbestos has delayed the demolition of the former Haldimand County administration building in Cayuga. Still, the county expects to have the building and the former museum in back of it removed by Christmas, with…

Devastating damage to B.C.’s 543-kilometre Highway 5 is among the threats to the supply lines into Kelowna, which is on a $100 million-per-month construction pace this year. Kelowna building permit values hit a record $1.07 billion as of the end of…

The spire of a soaring 118-story skyscraper has topped out at over 2,227 feet above Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur. Set to become the world’s second tallest building upon its completion next year, Merdeka 118 now stands higher than China’s 2,073-foot Shanghai…

After another year of growth and innovation, leaders in the Ontario building industry celebrated and recognized their collective successes, achievements of their peers, and special projects demonstrating the best of home building. 2020 was a record year for certifying energy efficient homes, with…

The global construction industry took a hit from the lockdowns and other factors resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty’s (AGCS) latest study expects the global construction market to see solid growth once the pandemic is done. Why the…