Join CBHCC Code Development Committees for 2030 Codes
The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is seeking volunteers to serve on code development committees for the 2030 code cycle. Code development for the 2030 Codes will include topics such as accessibility, climate change mitigation and adaptation, alterations to…
RBC Report: Tackling the Housing Crisis in Canada with new Immigrants
Royal Bank of Canada economists suggest addressing Canada’s housing crisis by prioritizing construction skills among new immigrants and adopting innovative building methods. They highlight a need for over 500,000 construction workers by 2030, advocating for changes to the Federal Skilled Trades…
Examining lunar soil for moon-based construction
The collaboration between NASA and ICON Technology Inc. focuses on leveraging lunar soil to construct habitats on the moon, essential for NASA’s Artemis program. With the high cost of transporting materials from Earth, understanding the variable composition of lunar soil becomes…
Ontario Expanding Mass Timber Construction up to 18 Storeys
Ontario is set to amend its Building Code to allow up to 18-storey constructions using encapsulated mass timber, aiming to accelerate housing development, lower construction costs, and support employment in various sectors. This initiative aligns with Ontario’s Forest Sector Strategy, promoting…
Displaced tenants call for work to stop at UBC construction site
Residents of Hadgraft Wilson Place, a subsidized housing complex in Kelowna, B.C., were forced to evacuate due to safety risks posed by nearby construction of UBCO’s downtown campus. The construction, involving a significant excavation for a parkade, has led to visible…
Regina Urgent Care Centre Construction Completed
The new Regina Urgent Care Centre (UCC) reached a construction completion milestone of 100%. The process of hiring staff is currently in progress, and over the next few weeks, the installation and testing of equipment and furnishings will be carried out,…
NSC Releases New Report on Safety Hazards in Crane Industry
While cranes play a vital role in the transportation, construction and agriculture industries, among others, operating this type of equipment can be especially dangerous if proper protocol is not followed. In fact, the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, or CFOI, reported a…
Sydney Build 2024: New Features, Top Speakers, and Government Hubs
Officially supported by Lord Mayor Clover Moore, Sydney Build is making its highly anticipated return to the ICC Sydney on 1st and 2nd May 2024. Australia’s leading construction and design show is thrilled to introduce exciting new features—including new Government Hubs,…
World of Asphalt & AGG1 2024 Break Attendance Records
A record number of asphalt and aggregates professionals convened in Nashville for the largest World of Asphalt and AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo in the show’s history. Running March 25-27, 2024, the show set new records in both attendance and square footage. Over 15,800 industry professionals…
AEM Invites Nominations for its 2024 Hall of Fame
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Hall of Fame, which honors the trailblazers, inventors, and leaders whose work has left a legacy on the off-road equipment industry. Nominations are open until June 14, 2024,…
ERP vs CRM: Know the Difference
Manually managing resources, customers, and staff is a tall order. There are simply too many things to keep track of in a construction business to rely on paper books, repetitive data entry, and old-school, one-dimensional software. That’s why tools like ERP…
FAQs about the new silica regulation in Quebec
Are you aware of the new regulatory changes in Quebec coming on April 28, 2024? To help you better understand the implications of these new laws and ensure you remain compliant, T. Harris Environmental Management Inc. has created a FAQ (Frequently…