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Productivity in construction has been a hot topic since long before the adoption of technology. As a construction professional, or someone familiar with the field, you’ve probably heard a great deal about productivity, especially on finding ways to improve it. Unfortunately,…

Vinyl Window Designs (VWD), a Canadian leading manufacturer of vinyl windows, entry doors, and patio doors announced today that it has acquired Vinylbilt Windows & Doors (Vinylbilt). The deal was finalized on June 3rd, 2021, terms of the transaction were not disclosed. VWD adds Vinylbilt…

Penticton’s council will hear a proposal for another five-story building; this time on Front Street. The development would slot into the gap next to the Lloyd Gallery, with commercial space on the first floor and residential spaces on the upper levels.…

A city council committee got a first look Monday at a draft design to redevelop the 100-acre site at Foothills Athletic Park and the McMahon Stadium lands. The long-range development calls for a massive overhaul of the area with a new long-awaited indoor…

The owners of the Cambridge Mill want to build two tall towers along the Grand River, including one that would be the tallest building in Galt. Pearle Hospitality, which owners the Cambridge Mill, is hoping to build the towers next to…

Montreal’s inspector general has cancelled three snow clearing contracts worth $8 million with a firm that acted as a front for a contractor barred from bidding on city jobs. In 2017, Montreal blacklisted Excavation Anjou and its owner, Yvan Dubé, until…

The release of the Biden Administration’s American Jobs Plan is promising news for the infrastructure construction sector in the U.S. The plan, which involves fixing bridges and highways, upgrading transit facilities, and rebuilding our water infrastructure and electric grid, will increase demand for…

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) and the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in which they agreed to develop and maintain industry standards that include a focus on water safety in health…

Hurry to register for the Lean Construction Institute of Canada’s (LCIC) virtual training on June 22, 23, and 28! Attendees of this training will come away with an understanding of how leaders in the construction industry are successfully implementing Lean practices…

Lumber prices fell as much as 6% on Monday to briefly trade below $1,000 per thousand board feet for the first time since late March. Lumber has been the talk of the commodities markets in recent months after surging prices caused issues…

Most weekdays, not long after the workers arrive at the “Third Crossing” construction site, Mike Hill and Paul Wash are likely setting up their camera equipment on a rocky outcrop a few hundred metres away. While the workers are busy building…

A Toronto condo developer is buying hundreds of detached houses in Ontario, with the plan of renting them and profiting on the housing crisis ripping across the country. Core Development Group Ltd. is building a large-scale single-family home rental operation, an…

Procore’s annual Groundbreaker Awards are now open for submissions through June 18, 2021. We’re excited to highlight the companies, projects, and people behind our industry’s boldest achievements. We are looking for challenges that inspire innovation, projects that define a community, and…

Enbridge Inc. announced it is pleased with the recent decision from the Minnesota Court of Appeals, which  acknowledges the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission’s thorough review of the Line 3 Replacement Project (L3RP) and confirms that commissioners appropriately approved the project’s environmental impact statement…

Underutilized spaces like construction sites are blank canvases for outdoor galleries. This idea inspired Canadian public arts organization STEPS to launch their PATCH Hoarding Exhibits, a service that connects land developers with artists to produce unique artwork in response to City of Toronto requirements. “We…