CONEXPO-CON/AGG rebrands with new logo and tag line
CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the premier event that connects experts from every major construction sector, today unveiled a new brand identity and tag line, Taking Construction to the Next Level. The updated branding reflects the growth and momentum of the construction industry and the role the exhibition…
Canadian building permits continue setting record numbers in March
Statistics Canada reports that March 2021 marked the third consecutive month of record-setting numbers as building permits rose 5.7% to $10.9 billion, reflecting a booming residential sector. Constant dollar estimates are available, for the first time, for the building-permit series dating back to 2011. On a…
IAPMO makes tentative interim amendment available for public comment
In accordance with the IAPMO Regulations Governing Committee Projects, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) announces a tentative interim amendment (TIA) to the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) has been submitted for public comment. TIA UPC 003-21…
Construction association gives GNWT direction on procurement changes
As the GNWT reviews its procurement policy for awarding government contracts, it will have seven recommendations to ponder from the NWT and Nunavut Construction Association. Those proposals include better monitoring, enforcement and application of the Business Incentive Policy (BIP); excluding non-resident,…
Virtual Building Safety Month Celebration Begins
Monday marked the beginning of Building Safety Month, a campaign led by the International Code Council and its members and partners, to raise awareness about the importance of building codes and the role of building safety professionals in ensuring our communities…
IAPMO seeks volunteers to serve on 2023 WE•Stand Technical Committee
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking volunteers to participate on the technical committee working toward the development of the 2023 edition of the Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand). The deadline to submit an application is July…
US construction spending up in March less than expected
U.S. construction spending bounced back in March following a February beset by frigid cold and winter storms across large swaths of the country. However, spending on construction projects rose just 0.2% in March, the Commerce Department said Monday, significantly less than…
Nunavut set to deliver 114 new public and staff homes
The Nunavut Housing Corporation has a $60.5-million budget to construct 114 housing units in 2021-22. That compares with 116 new houses built during the previous fiscal year. The Government of Nunavut has allocated $17.5 million for 105 public housing units and…
How ‘a building that teaches’ can solve the construction worker shortage
Faced with an increasing shortage of construction jobs, industry-academic partnerships are needed to draw highly skilled workers to close a widening gap in this field. These partnerships are essential to the construction profession, as they provide new and innovative vocational educational…