Friday, April 26, 2024 
New bridge from Quebec City to Île d’Orléans comes with $2.7B price tag
The Quebec government has announced a $2.7 billion project to replace the deteriorating bridge connecting Île d’Orléans to the mainland, with construction starting west of the existing bridge to meet modern safety standards and accommodate heavier vehicles. The new cable-stayed bridge…
Canadian housing starts decrease 7% in March
The total monthly seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of housing starts for all areas in Canada decreased 7% in March (242,195 units) compared to February (260,047), according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The six-month trend in housing starts decreased 1.6% from…
Understanding and Preventing Chronic Dehydration in the Workplace
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to overlook the simple act of staying hydrated. Yet, chronic dehydration is a pervasive issue that can have serious consequences for our health, especially in the workplace. A study published…
Trudeau Budget Ignores Lessons of the Alberta Advantage: ICBA
The 2024 federal budget proves Ottawa has learned nothing from Alberta’s remarkable economic success, as the Trudeau Government continues to overspend, raise taxes, bloat bureaucracy, and do nothing to reverse Canada’s withering economic productivity and competitiveness, says the Independent Contractors and…
Trudeau Government Can’t Tax-and-Spend its Way to Canadian Prosperity: ICBA
The 2024 federal budget continues the Trudeau Government’s legacy of excessive spending, bloating bureaucracy, high taxes, and doing nothing to reverse Canada’s withering economic productivity and competitiveness, says the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), one of Canada’s largest business associations.…
The Impact of Tax Fraud in Construction: What Canadians Should Know
The Canadian District of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) is asking Canadians to consider construction industry tax fraud, its impact on workers and our communities, and steps we can take to combat this growing issue. The awareness…
Sean Penn Appointed New CEO at Chandos Construction
National technical builder Chandos Construction announces the appointment of Sean Penn as its new chief executive officer. Sean’s career at Chandos spans over 20 years, from his years working as a carpenter to his tenure as chief operating officer (COO), he…
The RAIC Announces the 2024 Annual Award Recipients
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is honoured to announce the recipients of the RAIC Annual Awards. The RAIC Annual Award recipients consist of architectural practices, projects and initiatives that illustrate the dynamic environment of Canadian architecture today. This year’s…
CIP, CSLA and RAIC Announce Winners of 2024 National Urban Design Awards
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 National Urban Design Awards. The National Urban Design Awards are awarded every…
Webinar: Carbon Goals – Start Now, It’s Easier Than You Think
May 14, 2024, 2:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Central / 12:00 PM Mountain / 11:00 AM Pacific The Energy Management Association is teaming up with the National Insulation Association (NIA) to host a free AIA-approved webinar diving into NIA’s recent…
Industry calls for meaningful investment as housing takes centre stage in Budget 2024
The federal government’s housing strategy is a long-awaited step forward to build more homes, but significantly more investment is needed to address critical infrastructure needs and the housing crisis, says Canada’s construction industry. The federal government’s plan announced in this Budget,…
RONA among Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2024
RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating and servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores, has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for a fourth consecutive year. Now in its 17th year, this national competition is organized by Mediacorp—who…
Are you ready for the Australia’s biggest festival of construction of the year?
Sydney Build, Australia’s leading and largest construction show, is set to return on 1st – 2nd May at ICC Sydney, with the official support of NSW Premier Chris Minns and Lord Mayor Clover Moore. Join us for an unmissable two days…
Augmented Reality, QR Codes, and Custom Issue Statuses – Explore the Newest Revizto Features
Revizto 5.14 has arrived! This update comes packed with significant enhancements, including detailed AR overlay of real-world components, generation of printable QR codes to link with their digital twins, the ability to customize your own custom issue statuses, and more. Discover…
Why Your Building Must Be Accessible
In modern society, accessibility is not just a catchphrase. It is a testament to the progress we have made in being more inclusive of all individuals and to our understanding of how accessibility benefits everyone. For example, a wheelchair ramp not…
