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Oxford Breaks Ground on Alta: Scarborough’s Largest Purpose-Built Rental Project
Canadian Housing Starts Trend Higher in June, But Regional Gaps Widen
Planning for Trench Shoring
A strategic approach is needed for safety, efficiency and productivity. Compared to the use of trench warfare in the Race to the Sea during the First World War, more than a century ago, modern trenching does not need to withstand cannon…
Choosing the Right Respirator for the Job: Silicone, TPE, or Elastomeric Half Masks
Not all reusable half mask respirators are created equal—your comfort, safety, and budget depend on choosing the right material. In this blog, we compare Dentec Safety’s three respirator options—Silicone, TPE, and Standard Elastomeric—highlighting key differences in fit, flexibility, durability, and ideal…
Engineering questions: the quality of our building systems speaks for itself
Most of the questions Summit Steel Buildings receives from potential clients relates to engineering processes and construction techniques, so let’s explore what makes our building systems different. We’ve analyzed our most popular construction inquiries and have combined the answers into one…
ASSE Seeks Working Group Members for Development of Three Professional Qualification National Standards
ASSE International is seeking working group members to update three professional qualification standards — ASSE 12000 Standard for Water Management and Infection Control Risk Assessment for Building Systems; ASSE 13000 Standard for Service Plumber and Residential Mechanical Service Technician; and ASSE…
ASSE Seeks Working Group Members for Development of Five National Product Standards
ASSE International is seeking members to update or create the following product standards: ASSE 1012 Performance Requirements for Backflow Preventers with an Intermediate Atmospheric Vent ASSE 1023 Performance Requirements for Electrically Heated or Cooled Water Dispensers ASSE 1051 Performance Requirements for Individual…
Protecting Workers at Every Level: Anchors and Lifelines Built for Canadian Industry
From Harnesses to Anchor Points: SelAt 5,956 metres (19,541 feet), Mount Logan is the highest peak in Canada. Nestled in the Saint Elias Mountains of the Yukon, it was first scaled in 1925 by Albert H. MacCarthy. Mt. Logan is known…
Transforming from Traditional Cost Management to EVM in Construction
Transitioning to an integrated EVM framework requires strong executive support and a shift toward data-driven decision-making. It involves overhauling traditional cost coding with granular WBS/CBS and integrating ERP/project management systems. Comprehensive staff training, clear baselines, and detailed reporting processes are essential.…
Stay Ahead of Material Cost Fluctuations
Construction firms face severe disruptions in global supply chains due to volatile material costs for steel, concrete, asphalt, and more. . Price swings—driven by inflation, geopolitical tensions, and transport delays—lead to budget overruns, project delays, and labor inefficiencies. Proactive firms combat…
FoxPro Modernization & Migration With Alice
Alice by The Mad Botter offers a solution for organizations still using FoxPro, enabling modernization and migration without disrupting operations. Alice can extract, transform, and validate FoxPro data (.DBF, .DBC, etc.), helping companies transition legacy systems gradually. It also facilitates building…
[Webinar] MEP Coordination Made Easy: ArchKey’s Workflow with Revizto and EVOLVE
July 31, 2025 – 2:00 EDT Join us for an insightful session where MEP coordination experts from ArchKey Solutions, Revizto and EVOLVE share how to accelerate prefab and streamline coordination by integrating both construction platforms. Discover how cutting-edge tools and connected…
Watch ALICE Plan in Action: On-demand Webinar
About a month ago, we launched ALICE Plan – a 2D digital canvas to view, plan, and modify construction schedules more intuitively. ALICE Plan helps teams “see” what’s happening, when, and where – by zone, trade, or phase; filter the critical…
Optimize Your Construction Financials & Field Data
July 24, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. PDT / 1:00 p.m. EDT Only one week left to register for Procore’s webinar, “Optimizing Financials, Resource Tracking, and Field Data,” happening July 24th! Learn how to streamline costs, eliminate manual errors, and centralize all…
EMD-Batimo Breaks Ground on Lib Vaudreuil-Dorion