Friday, October 4, 2024 
Stanley Black & Decker commits $25 million to fund skills training and reskilling programs
Stanley Black & Decker is launching a 5-year, up to $25 million commitment to fund vocational skills training and reskilling programs in the construction and manufacturing sectors. Beginning Oct. 1, nonprofits around the globe can apply for grants as part of the “Empower Makers” Global Impact Challenge.…
Ledcor Group announces senior executive leadership changes
On behalf of the Ledcor Group of Companies, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dave Lede has announced the following executive leadership changes, effective September 14, 2021. Ron Stevenson assumes a new role as Vice Chairman Ledcor Group of Companies. In this new role Ron will support…
The RAIC invites submissions for the 2022 RAIC International Prize Scholarships
The RAIC has opened submissions for the RAIC International Prize Scholarships for 2022. The RAIC International Prize Scholarships are awarded in conjunction with the RAIC International Prize and will be presented at the 2022 Conference on Architecture in Vancouver, BC. The…
America is short more than 5 million homes and builders can’t make up the difference
Anyone searching for a home today knows full well the pickings are slim. The supply of U.S. homes for sale is near a record low, and the gap between supply and demand is widening. The U.S. is short 5.24 million homes,…
Indigenous construction companies in Saskatchewan now have collective voice
There’s strength in numbers. That’s the thinking of representatives from 10 Saskatchewan-based, Indigenous-owned construction companies that have joined forces to boost their profiles. The Indigenous Owned Construction Companies Group (IOCCG) was publicly introduced this past week via a press release. But…
Energy Management Association and National Insulation Association advance member training
The Energy Management Association (EMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Insulation Association (NIA) to facilitate collaboration, education, training, and information sharing. “I am very excited to embark on this collaboration with Energy Management Association as we both…
American Subcontractor Association is leading the way in creating a level playing field for prequalification
By Richard Bright While we all understand the growing need for risk management, prequalification has traditionally been one sided. We struggle to keep up with the multiple unique general contractor requests, understand how the data is used, why each general contractor…
“Cosmic concrete” can be made onsite from Mars soil and astronaut blood
By casting one eye to a past where ancient buildings were held together with animal blood, and one eye to a future where humans use Martian soil for on-site construction, scientists have cooked up a new recipe for cost effective “cosmic…
England will be first country to require new homes to include EV chargers
The British government will introduce legislation in 2021 that will require all newly built homes and offices to feature electric vehicle chargers in England. Home and EV chargers in England Specifically, all new homes and offices will have to feature “smart”…
EllisDon and PCL implement Canadian vaccination verification requirements
Canada’s largest general contractors, EllisDon and PCL Construction are implementing vaccination verification requirements in the continued effort to provide safe workplaces for their employees. Both companies are committed to the wellbeing of their employees, business partners, clients and communities, and safety is…
ATCO acquires 39 MW solar development project in Eastern Alberta
ATCO has acquired the Empress Solar Project, a 39 MW photovoltaic solar facility under development in Alberta, marking another step in ATCO’s commitment to contribute to the decarbonization of the electricity grid while enabling customers to reduce the carbon intensity of their…
Inside New York’s Messy Push to Clean Up Concrete
For climate activists, New York’s 2021 legislative session was a bitter disappointment. Democrats failed to pass any major new climate laws, shrugging off bills that would have provided funding to meet the state’s emission targets, among others. But the state legislature did pass…
Investment in Canadian building construction down 1.7% in July
Statistics Canada reports that investment in building construction was down 1.7% to $18.1 billion in July. Residential construction declined for a third consecutive month following a record peak in April, while non-residential construction was up slightly. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment…
Lowe’s Canada wins at Retail Council of Canada’s Excellence in Retailing Awards
Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing over 450 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, proudly accepted the Omni-Channel Award (tied) last night at the Retail Council of Canada’s virtual gala. Held during the STORE…
The 2021 Green Building Festival is less than 3 weeks away
Join us on October 5th to hear from leading designers, architects, planners, builders and owners about innovative strategies to prepare for shock profiles both rapid and sustained. What do delegates have to say about our annual festival? “I am impressed with…
