Sunday, May 19, 2024 
The U.S. could save billions of dollars by embracing a simple new design strategy
The Biden administration is proposing a massive infrastructure plan to replace the nation’s crumbling bridges, roads, and other critical structures. But to make those investments pay off, the U.S. will need designs that can endure the changing climate. Most U.S. infrastructure is designed…
Inter Pipeline snags $408 million grant for Heartland Petrochemical Complex
Calgary-based Inter Pipeline will get $408 million from the Alberta government for its Heartland Petrochemical Complex in Strathcona County, it announced Monday. The grant is the first approved under the Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP), announced in July. It amounts to just over…
Eco-floating hotel concept rotates to produce energy
Innovation pushes forward the human limitations and imagination. Architectural marvels of the past have stood the test time because of pioneering ideas and breaking design boundaries. A proposed hotel project in the Middle East has everyone turning heads with its ingenious…
ACI Foundation raises over $1 million for scholarships, research, and technology
Through generous donations from ACI members, and the concrete industry, more than $1 million has been raised for the ACI Foundation. Jeffrey W. Coleman, President of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the challenge to raise $1 million in October, 2020,…
Construction companies build new departments to better work with Indigenous communities
A growing number of construction companies across Canada are putting time and money into starting their own Indigenous relations departments to help improve how they work with Indigenous communities and possibly address a coming labour shortage. While the duties of…
New Ontario regulation demands better soil management on construction sites
A new provincial regulation implemented under the Environmental Protection Act is putting pressure on the construction and development industries to better manage excess soil on construction sites. In January, the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, enacted the new On-Site and Excess Soil Management…
Canadian building permits surpass $10 billion for the first time in February
Statistics Canada reports that the total value of building permits issued in February broke the $10 billion mark for the first time, as a jump in the non-residential sector more than offset the decline in the residential sector. All non-residential components record…
AEM invites nominations for 2021 Hall of Fame Class
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Hall of Fame recognizes the pioneers whose inventions, ideas, leadership and courage have contributed to the industry and our community’s quality of life. Since 1993, the AEM Hall of Fame (formerly CIMA Hall of Fame) has honored…
Calgary Green Line LRT construction won’t begin in 2021
Any hope of getting construction underway on Calgary’s Green Line LRT project has been dashed as city officials confirmed ground won’t be broken on the project this year as originally planned. Work on the first leg of the multi-billion-dollar project was…
Biden details $2 trillion plan to rebuild infrastructure and reshape the economy
President Biden introduced a $2 trillion plan on Wednesday to overhaul and upgrade the nation’s infrastructure, calling it a transformational effort that could create the “most resilient, innovative economy in the world.” “It is not a plan that tinkers around the edges,” Mr.…
Ontario supporting construction training in Hamilton
The Ontario government is investing $592,000 to help prepare 150 people in Hamilton for well-paying jobs in the construction sector, such as environmental engineers, surveyors, civil engineers and general managers to address the challenges brought on by COVID-19. Additionally, this support…
IAPMO code change monographs now available
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has made the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®) Technical Committee (TC) meeting monographs available for download. These monographs will be used at the upcoming TC meetings in May. Attendees will be…
Mycelium as a futuristic construction material
From fashion to construction – Mycelium is taking these industries by storm. This biodegradable material is sourced from mushrooms that can be grown in larger scale. This means that dependence from non-biodegradable materials is not just a wishful thinking as Mycellium…
Avvir raises $10M for AI that spots construction site errors
Avvir, a startup using laser scans and AI to catch construction mistakes, recently announced that it raised $10 million in a funding round led by Trust Ventures. The New York-based startup, which is valued at $40 million, says it’ll use the…
Join us on April 8: Masterclass – Enhance Business Process with Built-In Document Management
You’re invited to join Jonas Construction Software on Thursday, April 8th at 12 pm EST for a 30-minute Masterclass – Enhance Business Process with Built-In Document Management. A protected document management solution with proper backups is essential in today’s construction and service industry as…
