Delays build up as construction industry faces supply shortages
The construction industry in Windsor-Essex is grappling with building supply shortages — and some say the problem is only getting worse. For Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex, which is building four homes on St. Luke Road in the Ford City neighbourhood, supply delays,…
U.S. construction spending unexpectedly falls in September
U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in September amid declines in outlays on both private and public projects. The Commerce Department said on Monday that construction spending dropped 0.5% after edging up 0.1% in August. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast construction…
Command Alkon announces winners for the Annual ELEVATE Awards
Command Alkon, the global leader in comprehensive supply chain technology solutions for heavy building materials suppliers, haulers, and buyers,, is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s ELEVATE Awards, recognizing both individual and corporate performance. The awards were presented during…
IAPMO solicits proposals for 2024 USHGC, USPSHTC
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), developer of the Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC) and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC), is calling for formal code proposals toward the development of the 2024 editions of these…
Podcast – Where Have All the Great Leaders Gone?
Where have all the leaders gone? This is a question that crosses my mind often. Over the years, our leaders and politicians have ceased to leave a prominent mark on our country and our trust has been misplaced in those whose…
A Quick Guide on Construction Bonds
In construction there are a lot of risks that can occur over the course of a project, both physical and financial in nature. As a result, measures such as insurance and bonding have been developed to help mitigate these risks and…
Sustainability in Sight for Mining
How new solutions in equipment and technology are lowering GHG and changing the future of mining Sustainable mining may seem like a contradiction, but more and more mining companies are looking at solutions and gaining traction in reducing their impact on…
In Italy, 3D Printers Are Making Eco-Friendly Emergency Housing
Just outside Ravenna, architect Mario Cucinella trialed his first 3D-printed earth house this summer. With warm, terracotta tones and a domed, organic form, it looks like something ancient desert populations could have constructed centuries ago. In fact, the primeval appearance belies the state-of-the-art building technology…