Thursday, October 3, 2024 
Why Katerra’s demise shouldn’t deter construction’s innovators
The fall of Silicon Valley modular unicorn Katerra could have been predicted but that doesn’t mean construction can never industrialise, say Dr Kell Jones and Professor Jacqui Glass from the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction at University College London. Six years…
IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of National Standard IAPMO Z1119
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking volunteers, with technical background in plumbing and mechanical systems and specific knowledge of water powered sump pumps — such as jurisdictional authorities, testing lab and educational facility representatives, as well as consumers and…
Introducing Procore Preconstruction: Connecting everyone in preconstruction on a single platform
Our mission has always been to connect everyone in construction on a global platform. And that includes the folks who work on projects before they break ground. According to FMI, the industry spends more than $500 billion a year on rework…
Atlas Renewable Energy’s D&I program recognized with LAVCA’s 2020 Gender Diversity Award
The Association for Private Capital Investment in Latin America (LAVCA), dedicated to supporting the growth of private capital in the region, recognized Atlas Renewable Energy with the 2021 Gender and Diversity Award for their Female Workforce Program during the Seventh Annual Latin American Private Capital ESG…
EDIFIA Groupe Immobilier and Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ break ground on Le Cardinal Nord project in Québec City
The Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ is teaming up with a new partner, EDIFIA Groupe Immobilier, on Le Cardinal Nord, a 132-unit residential rental project. Located in the Val-Bélair neighbourhood of the La Haute-Saint-Charles borough, this project is timely given that this area has one…
Sustainable Power Solution Leads to Significant Savings
When Tervita, a leading Canadian provider of environmental, waste management and energy services approached Finning in 2020 for power generation for one of its clients, they already had a sustainable solution in mind. “Tervita was looking for a temporary electric power…
STACK Construction Technologies acquires SmartUse Solutions
STACK Construction Technologies today announced the acquisition of SmartUse Solutions, Inc, the construction industry’s most intuitive and responsive software solution for document viewing, markup and collaboration in the field. The combination of STACK and SmartUse will empower construction teams to work more effectively…
SBC Welcomes Two New Board Members
Since its inception in 2002, Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC) has educated, supported, and empowered building professionals and policy makers across Canada to achieve greater levels of energy and environmental performance. We are excited to introduce two new board members to the website…
Tiger Global leads $30M investment into Briq, a fintech for the construction industry
Briq, which has developed a fintech platform used by the construction industry, has raised $30 million in a Series B funding round led by Tiger Global Management. The financing is among the largest Series B fundraises by a construction software startup, according to…
TC Energy terminates Keystone XL Pipeline Project
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…
Line 3 opponents occupy Enbridge pump station as protest ramps up
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…
Mass Timber Specialist Adera Adopts Procore Construction Management Platform
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…
Winnipeg organization launches campaign to teach construction skills to youth
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…
SALTO Unveils Newly Redesigned Website
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…
30+ New Product Updates for Autodesk Construction Cloud
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…
