Quarter Century Platinum Status for PCL Construction
PCL Construction is proud to announce it has once again been recognized as a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, earning the distinction for 2026 and reaffirming its place among the country’s most respected and well-managed private enterprises. The…
How Microsoft SharePoint Improves Construction Governance
Learn how Microsoft SharePoint strengthens construction governance with document control, accountability, PMO oversight, and audit-ready workflows. Construction governance breaks down when decisions, documents, approvals, and accountability live in different places. A superintendent relies on a field folder, project managers track commitments…
Don’t Give a Cold Shoulder to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management
Good indoor air quality starts with smart planning on every jobsite. This article breaks down how to manage common air quality risks — from dust and ventilation to contaminants and moisture — so you can protect your crew’s health and productivity.…
Engineering Around Constraints: Adaptive Design in Bulk Material Handling
Industrial facility design often requires integrating high-capacity systems into restricted footprints. A recent 10-unit WALKING FLOOR® installation highlights the value of adaptive engineering. When the original hydraulic power unit footprint exceeded available space, the system was reconfigured with advanced valving and…
Canadian Building Permits Rise 10.3% in March as Institutional Construction Drives Growth
Statistics Canada reports that the total value of Canadian building permits increased 10.3% in March, rising $1.3 billion to $13.5 billion, driven primarily by strong growth in the non-residential construction sector. Gains in institutional, industrial, and commercial construction offset weaker residential…
3 profit-killing problems you can solve with job costing
Tight margins getting tighter? Three profit-killers — runaway labor costs, inaccurate estimates, and creeping material spend — quietly drain your bottom line. Job costing puts hard numbers behind every project phase so you can spot patterns, price work accurately, and deploy…
WebMax Canada Highlights Growing Confidence in Canadian Business
New investments in trades, manufacturing, and Canadian projects reflect a positive shift WebMax Canada is hearing from business owners. Across Canada, recent announcements are contributing to a more confident business conversation. New investment is being directed toward Canadian projects, skilled trades…
Where Did the Money Go? Construction Profit Fade Explained
You tracked the hours, finished the job, got paid — then found out the margin was gone. Here’s exactly why construction profit fade happens and how to stop it. The job is done. The crew did the work. You got paid.…
How General Contractors Use Project Management Software to Control Cost, Risk, and Field Work
General contractors lose money when communication breaks down, documents are not organized, and cost data sits in three places. Project management software pulls planning, compliance, budgeting, field updates, and subcontractor coordination into one platform. See the features that matter during selection…
Safe drivers, safe loads: Trailer safety plays a critical role in day-to-day operations
The most important thing a company can do is build a culture of accountability where safety is valued, reinforced and practiced every day. A few months ago, a trucking company arrived at one of our branches to pick up a few…
Datumate Appoints Moran David as Chief Executive Officer
Datumate, the construction technology company behind DatuBIM, the AI-driven construction analytics platform, announces the appointment of Moran David as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 4, 2026. David, a seasoned executive with a 25-year track record of scaling deep-tech, robotics, mobility, and…
ConTech Weekly: Smarter Construction Starts Here – No. 158
by Arnie Gess, president of Construction Links Network The future of construction is increasingly intelligent, connected, and data-driven. This week’s issue explores how AI-powered platforms, automation tools, and digital workflows are helping contractors and project teams improve efficiency, reduce risk, and make faster…
Ontario Landscaping Industry Focuses on Electrical Safety Through New ESA Partnership
Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association (Landscape Ontario) and the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) have announced a new partnership aimed at improving electrical safety awareness and code compliance across Ontario’s landscape and horticultural industry. The initiative focuses on helping contractors, arborists, and…
CMHC Reports Canadian Housing Starts Rise 3.2% in April
Canada’s housing construction sector showed continued momentum in April 2026 as Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reported a 3.2% increase in the national six-month trend measure of housing starts, reaching 256,777 units. The trend measure represents the six-month moving average…
Even more RONA+ stores across the country
RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers, operating and servicing over 425 corporate and affiliated stores, recently celebrated the grand opening of several RONA+ stores across Canada, continuing its transformation journey to the RONA+ and RONA banners. Thanks to…