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Lincoln Electric’s Air Vantage® system is a critical piece of equipment for many operators in tough terrain, offering a welder, generator and air compressor. But the Air Vantage wouldn’t exist without VMAC, a mobile air manufacturer that provides compact yet powerful…

Lead glass is widely used in the medical, industrial, and nuclear industries and is essential in protecting employees from harmful radiation. Lead glass is usually placed into a lead-lined frame built into a wall or door. Some of the applications for lead…

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is accepting applications from technical experts to participate on a task group whose goal is to expand the Water Demand Calculator from residential buildings into such types as hospitals, offices, hotels and…

HeidelbergCement, one of the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions, and Command Alkon, the global leader in comprehensive supply chain technology solutions for heavy building materials, announced today that as part of a new partnership with Thoma Bravo,…

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Fisher Barton a metallurgical science innovation company, releases its Multi-Disc Tension Brake System at the 2021 Utility Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. Designed specifically for utility construction applications, the next-generation brake system is engineered to provide smooth, consistent braking with higher torque…

As more and more new buildings are erected around the world, one city in Europe is trying to make the concrete jungle a bit greener. Zurich has quietly become a frontrunner in advancing environmentally friendly construction, adopting green measures long before most companies started publicly…

Zero Energy Ready Homes push the limits of sustainable living. In these houses, the total amount of renewable energy produced is equal to the amount of energy used per year, resulting in net-zero energy bills and carbon-free homes. Because of their incredible efficiency,…

Super-digital UK outfit HOKO – the self-styled ‘Uber for architecture’ – has launched a £500,000 crowdfunding campaign as it bids to become a global AJ100 practice. The company has offered up equity stakes to the public with inducements ranging from branded T-shirts…

Russian billionaire Sergey Gordeev, whose PIK Group PJSC surged nearly 140% this year to become Europe’s most valuable homebuilder, thinks his industry is due for a disruption or risks going the way of gas-guzzling cars and brick-and-mortar stores. Gordeev has ambitions…

Home improvement and construction projects are proving to be popular in Calgary during the pandemic. The first eight months of 2021 have seen $4.2 billion worth of construction in Calgary, nearly double the $2.2 billion seen over the same period a…

Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing over 450 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, is launching a new same-day delivery service in over 140 Lowe’s, RONA, and Réno-Dépôt corporate stores across the country. This…

The all-new E35 mini excavator is the latest addition to the popular R2-Series family. Operators will experience the ultimate in precision with the E35s low-effort joysticks and new hydraulic control valve, which provides superior machine control and ease. The new hydraulic…

Nelcos Distribution Inc., an official distributor of Bodaq Interior Film in North America, is pleased to announce the official opening of its Alberta office and showroom in Calgary.  The new showroom will be open for visits at the address – 211 Exploration Ave, SE…

The Home Depot Canada Foundation announced today the launch of TradeWorx, a new targeted investment to combat youth homelessness by creating opportunities for career education and skilled trades training.   Through its initial $1 million investment, one hundred Canadian youth who have experienced…