Tuesday, October 1, 2024 
New Construction Management Solution – Autodesk Build – Now Available Worldwide
Autodesk, Inc. today announced Autodesk Build™, a new project and field management solution and part of Autodesk Construction Cloud®, is now available to users globally. Initially announced at Autodesk University 2020, Autodesk Build now provides construction teams with a single solution for project management, quality, safety,…
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion resumes after long shutdown
The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project announced today it’s restarting work after a two-month shutdown following several safety lapses. The federal government-owned corporation said it has begun what it called “a staged remobilisation of the company’s 7,000-strong workforce.” Work was supposed…
Plumbing industry allies support National Apprenticeship Act of 2021
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States, Canada (UA), the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC), and Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI)…
Greg Wright named new CFO for Kryton’s Headquarters
Kryton is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Wright as chief financial officer (CFO) for Kryton’s headquarters in Vancouver, Canada. As a chartered professional accountant, Mr. Wright will provide Kryton with expertise from over 25 years of working in a…
Libra and Command Alkon Deliver Silo Safety that Prevents Accidents and Saves on Losses and Downtime
Command Alkon, the provider of the leading supplier collaboration platform for construction’s heavy work, and Libra Systems, a subsidiary of Command Alkon that specializes in Asphalt and Aggregate automation and technology solutions, are pleased to offer the Silo Safety System to…
Technology Redefining the Construction Industry
There is a reason the adoption of technology is gaining momentum. It’s potential to improve jobsite operations gives companies a significant competitive advantage by connecting worksites, monitoring equipment costs and increasing productivity – even addressing challenges like remote site management. COVID-19…
Energy efficiency is no longer enough. This is the next big challenge for green building
For many years, the idea of a green building was one that used less energy. Now, as once-fringe elements such as solar panels and double-paned windows have become commonplace and the climate crisis has become widely acknowledged, energy-efficient buildings with low…
IAPMO Standards Council issues TIA UPC 001-21
The IAPMO Standards Council on Dec. 18 issued one tentative interim amendment (TIA) affecting the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC ®). TIA UPC 001-21 added text in UPC Table 603.2 pertaining to the installation of atmospheric vacuum breakers.…
Ottawa committee OKs latest design of embattled Château Laurier addition
The long saga surrounding a proposed addition to Ottawa’s Château Laurier could soon be coming to an end as the city’s planning committee on Friday rubber stamped the latest designs for the extension, the results of a compromise between the hotel owners…
Single-use face masks recycled into road materials
Over 1.56 billion single-use face masks ended up in our oceans in 2020, and it’s looking likely that number will remain as high for 2021. Not only are our oceans suffering, so are our landfills. Researchers from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, have…
TV show to spotlight Newfoundland construction company as it builds up and tears down
Each time he steps inside an old home, Randy Spracklin feels like he’s digging for buried treasure. The direction-finder he uses is whatever tool he happens to be using. Whether it’s crowbar or a large hammer, Spracklin uses them equally when tearing…
Infrastructure Bank directed to invest $1-billion in Indigenous projects
The federal government has directed the Canada Infrastructure Bank to invest at least $1-billion in revenue-generating projects that benefit Indigenous peoples as part of a new statement of priorities for the Crown corporation. In a Feb. 3 letter to Tamara Vrooman,…
ASSE International publishes new Listing Evaluation Criteria for Point of Entry Anion Exchange — Nitrate Reduction
ASSE International has published a new Listing Evaluation Criteria (LEC) document — ASSE LEC 2008-2021, Point of Entry Anion Exchange — Nitrate Reduction. Point of entry anion exchange water treatment products covered in ASSE LEC 2008 are intended to be used…
Skills Ontario applauds and supports Government of Ontario’s Skills Development Fund to boost economic recovery
Today, the Honourable Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, announced the Skills Development Fund, a new opportunity for businesses, union leaders, and training providers to submit their ideas on how to relieve pandemic-induced barriers to hiring, training and…
Amazon unveils Virginia headquarters design
Last January, when we began construction at our second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, we could not have imagined how different the year would look. Today, this work continues under extraordinary health and safety measures. Despite many of our employees working from…
