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A new report from the Canadian Urban Institute confirms that how Canadians experienced the impacts of COVID-19 throughout the past year depended very much on where they live, whether or not they have children, and whether they are racialized or white.…

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several professionals, groups, and companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The 2021 honorees include the induction of Honorary Members, ACI’s highest honor, which recognizes persons…

The Manitoba government announced supports for programs that promote women in trades on Monday as part of International Women’s Day. The province will give $50,000 to two programs aimed at supporting women pursuing non-traditional careers in the heavy construction and information technology…

Reinforced concrete beams serve as important structural elements for buildings and bridges, but they are long and heavy and therefore require large machinery to both transport and install. Researchers at Spain’s Polytechnic University of Valencia have spent the past few years…

Autodesk, Inc. is pleased to announce the worldwide availability of Autodesk Takeoff, a new product that empowers estimators to perform 2D and 3D quantification workflows from a common data environment to increase collaboration, speed and accuracy during the estimation process. Originally announced at Autodesk…

Skyrocketing costs for construction material are coming at the worst time for the City of Ottawa as the municipality prepares to take bids on the super library eyed for LeBreton Flats. While staff at city hall are warning council about an…

Saudi Arabia has a bold vision for its newest city: a 106-mile-long (170 kilometers) “Line” without cars or long commutes. But urban design experts are skeptical, to say the least.  “Awful. Nightmare,” said Emily Talen, an urban design researcher at The…

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has published ANSI/CAN/IAPMO Z1349-2021 (Devices for Detection, Monitoring or Control of Plumbing Systems) as both an American National Standard and National Standard of Canada. Formerly known as IGC 115 and IGC 349,…

For the past 45 years, KEITH Manufacturing Co. has worked to adapt its proven walking floor® technology to hauler’s needs. The introduction of the rugged V-FLOOR® slat almost 20 years ago allowed haulers to take loads other trailers had to pass…

It’s not every day that a 19-year-old woman doles out career advice to a group comprised of women mostly older than herself. But that was the case for apprentice carpenter Nicole Scott who on International Women’s Day shared her short but…

The 12th annual World Plumbing Day is Thursday, and to celebrate the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) is inviting schoolchildren across the world to participate in its poster contest — this year, to share the message that “Plumbing is…

Exposed ceiling beams are either an architectural feature that supports walls so they can have higher ceilings or merely a decorative interior design solution that adds to the room coziness. Reclaimed, or salvaged wood for such purposes is a conventional solution.…

As part of our focus on contributing to organizations that support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education outreach and foster diversity, Finning Canada has partnered with Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta and developed two scholarships awarded annually to young women…

The construction industry today faces some intimidating challenges. On top of widespread issues with timeliness and expenses, the sector faces a growing labor shortage. According to the Associated General Contractors of America, 81% of construction firms have difficulty filling positions. This worker…

The intergalactic inn will feature restaurants, movie theaters, and enough rooms for over 400 guests. Have you always dreamed of seeing outer space? For the most part, space aficionados everywhere could only think about enjoying the galaxies through the experiences reported by…