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TC Energy Corporation confirmed on June 9 that after a comprehensive review of its options, and in consultation with its partner, the Government of Alberta, it has terminated the Keystone XL Pipeline Project. Construction activities to advance the Project were suspended…

For several years now, environmental and tribal groups battling the Line 3 oil pipeline have fought the project in front of state regulators, in the courts and on the streets. They’ve dotted the route with resistance camps, and they’ve chained themselves…

Procore Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: PCOR), a leading provider of construction management software, today announced that Adera Development Corporation, a pioneer in sustainable mass timber construction, has chosen Procore as its construction management platform. Founded in 1969, Vancouver-based Adera has built a reputation in…

The Inner City Youth Alive (ICYA) community group is launching a campaign for a program that will teach young adults in the North End of Winnipeg the trade of home construction and renovation. The ICYA is a faith-based community group founded…

The new site places a large emphasis on visitor experience and provides a streamlined, modern design, improved functionality, and accessible resources to help support the informational needs of clients and prospects alike. “We are thrilled to launch the new SALTO website…

Since the official launch of our unified Autodesk Construction Cloud platform at the start of this year, our product teams have been rapidly rolling out new updates and features. Today, we are excited to share more than 30 releases and enhancements for Autodesk…

The International Code Council is hosting its 2021 Annual Conference and Public Comment Hearings in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from September 19-28. The conference will focus on resiliency in the industry in the wake of significant disruption to traditional methods of working from…

The heavy-duty sibling of smaller finish and brad nailers, framing nailers are essential if you plan on tackling any kind of structural remodeling to your home. They’re also designed for maximum durability, allowing them to stand up to the rugged environments…

Digital twins for the smart building of the future are still under construction. But Microsoft is working to enable this advanced technology with a special ontology that works with its internet of things (IoT) platform Azure Digital Twins. Such capabilities move…

The use of shipping containers as basic building blocks for commercial and domestic properties is a very interesting, if not surprising trend. In fact, according to some estimates, the shipping container home market could be worth more than $73 billion by 2025! While some shipping…

One of the most critical components of the fire safety plan for building operators, property managers and business owners is to implement the approved evacuation procedures. This will limit the risks to the occupants and allow for their quick and safe…

The expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline was 25% complete in the first quarter of this year, but more than half of the estimated capital cost of the expansion has been spent, according to Trans Mountain’s first quarter financials. “As of…

Graham has, once again, been named among the Top 400 Contractors by Engineering News-Record (ENR). Securing the 156th spot for 2021, and improved their ranking from last year, when they ranked 200th on the list. Making this list and their ever-improving ranking, solidifies Graham’s…

The finalists have been announced for the annual Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition. One of the most interesting architecture competitions around, what it lacks in big names and budget, it makes up for with clever design ideas by enthusiastic amateur builders, with…

Self-curing concrete, self-healing roads, and concrete that reduces the global carbon footprint. Purdue University engineers are looking at new ways to pave roads, ways to extend the life of roads and ways to make roadwork less resource- and carbon-intensive. Road sensors…