Saturday, May 18, 2024 
IAPMO promotes Gaby Davis and Tom Palkon to new positions
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), in recognition of their work expanding The IAPMO Group’s capabilities and influence worldwide, has promoted Gaby Davis to chief administrative officer and Tom Palkon to chief technical services officer, incoming IAPMO CEO…
Autonomous trucks to operate in a stone quarry in Norway
Steer AS has recently landed their first large contract with a Norwegian partner. On behalf of the entrepreneur Romarheim AS, Steer is developing their technology to use in a fleet of autonomous dump trucks transporting stones in a stone quarry on…
Builders laud green grants, but warn Liberal climate plan could increase home costs
The Liberal government’s new $15-billion climate action plan includes welcome incentives for green renovations, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association said Monday. But the CHBA also warned regulators must be careful not to raise housing costs too steeply when updating the building code, which…
David Eckell of Graybar appointed to the CABA Board of Directors
The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Eckell, National Market Manager for GIG and Data Communications solutions at Graybar. Graybar is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, industrial, communications and data…
Construction sites worldwide attempt to harness automated tech and other innovations
Infrastructure giant Balfour Beatty is to expand its deployment of technology that can manage power use at its sites and, it’s hoped, cut carbon emissions in the process. The system, dubbed EcoNet, has been developed alongside two other companies, Sunbelt Rentals U.K. and Invisible…
New energy pathway now available to Canadian projects
The unique needs of the Canadian market were reflected in the latest addenda to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. They include an alternative compliance pathway (ACP) that shifts the focus from energy cost to energy usage.…
Grassroots support for families of victims in London, Ontario construction tragedy
Grassroots support for the families of two men killed in Friday’s building collapse on Teeple Terrace is gaining momentum, and it’s coming in the form of both financial aid to simple gestures by homeowners and those with ties to the construction…
Ontario property assessments top $3 trillion in 2020
Ontario’s property landscape is changing. The assessed value of all properties in the province is now estimated to be more than $3 trillion. These changes are summarized in the annual assessment rolls, which were delivered to municipalities across Ontario today. “Even during a pandemic, Ontario continues to…
Builders Code Champion Awards celebrate culture change in BC’s construction industry
The Builders Code is honouring six employers with Builders Code Champion Awards for leading the way in advancing the culture of BC’s industrial, commercial, and institutional construction sector. Their efforts have contributed to an increase in the participation of women in…
Modular construction meets changing needs in the pandemic
When the University of Denver reopened for classes this fall, there was a new building on campus next to the student athletics center: a coronavirus testing center created using modular construction. Students and staff can either walk up or drive up…
Command Alkon Blog: Maximum Benefits from Minimal Hardware – Take a Walkaround Tour of COMMANDassurance
As humans, we all have a deep-seated desire for certainty and control. That is, the more in control we feel, the more efficacious we feel about achieving the outcomes we desire, and this sense of competence boosts well-being. That feeling can be stripped from a ready…
Canadian housing starts trended higher in November
The trend in housing starts was 231,491 units in November 2020, up from 222,989 units in October 2020, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of…
Manulift introduces Merlo Roto 70.24 S Plus to Canadian market
Manulift EMI Ltd. (Manulift) announced the introduction of the Roto 70.24 S Plus to the Canadian market for the first time. “We’re very excited to add the Roto 70.24 S Plus to our fleet. With a 7-ton load capacity, it’s definitely…
Kryton Blog: Lower Your Concrete Carbon Footprint with These 4 Innovative Methods
As great as it can be for construction, concrete often comes with a hefty carbon footprint. However, if you saw our post on low-carbon concrete, you know that it doesn’t always have to be that way. After all, more companies are coming…
3D-printed prefab homes aim to disrupt construction market
The recipient of the 2020 CAMX Unsurpassed Innovation Award, Mighty Buildings Inc. (Oakland, Calif., U.S.) was founded in 2017 with the goal of disrupting home construction using large-format 3D printing, advanced materials and automation. “We observed that, after massive disruption going on in other…
