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Last week the International Code Council has issued guidance for building managers to safely re-occupy their buildings. The federal government also announced that they will set minimum standards for the carbon footprint of all concrete used in federal construction projects beginning…

Brampton City Council approved plans for Brampton Transit’s fully electric transit maintenance and storage facility, a milestone in the City of Brampton’s commitment to being a Green City. Brampton Transit’s third facility will be one of the largest new bus facilities…

East York’s Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) is strongly denouncing a possible hate crime that occurred at a construction site on its property earlier this week. “On Wednesday, two construction workers reported finding a despicable symbol of racism at the site of…

The Calgary Sun reports that when the Alberta government declared stay-at-home orders, the construction industry was deemed to be an essential service, which kept an industry employed and got home buyers closer to moving into their new homes. Like all construction…

Skills Ontario is thrilled to provide Ontario youth with the opportunity to participate in the virtual Summer Camp program, offering digital tours and activities for campers to explore the skilled trades and tech while at home. With activities in coding, bike…

Minto Communities, one of Ontario’s leading real estate development companies, received top recognition at the 2020 Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) National Awards for Housing Excellence today, winning Mid to High-rise Condo or Apartment Project (planned) for downtown Toronto development The Saint,…

The federal government is planning to set minimum standards for the carbon footprint of all concrete used in federal construction projects, in an effort to push the industry to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Starting in 2021, Ottawa wants all cement used…

Trade Hounds, the largest professional community built exclusively for the construction industry, today announced the closing of its $3.2 million seed funding round. The round was led by prominent seed-stage venture capital firms Corigin Ventures and Brick and Mortar Ventures, both of which have…

The American Wood Council (AWC) has released seven updated cradle-to-gate, industry-wide environmental product declarations (EPDs) for wood products. These third-party verified updates replace the 2013 editions previously available for use in determining the environmental footprint of the industry’s principal products, as well…

The Calgary Stampede and development partner Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) are thrilled to unveil the design for the expansion of the BMO Convention Centre – Calgary’s premier meetings and convention venue since 1982. This visually stunning expansion, valued at $500…

Dave Hunchak has been keeping busy entertaining squirrels while self-isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hunchuk began spending more time in his backyard feeding the neighbouring squirrels when thought of building a miniature saloon. “I have always loved interacting with the squirrels,…

The Brandt Group of Companies is pleased to announce that, effective June 7, 2020 they have reached an agreement regarding the material terms with Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. (“Topcon”) to acquire the assets of Ontario-based Sokkia Canada, subject to final executed agreements and approval…

Having finished rehabilitating a five-kilometre stretch of Highway 17 days ahead of schedule, it’s clear a relatively new-to-Canada 3D scanning model is living up to its hype. The Highway 17 project was started on June 1 near the southwest bypass from…

Despite low case numbers in the province, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is moving ahead with construction of field hospitals in Regina and Saskatoon. “While we hope we never have to use them, these facilities will, if effect, be our insurance policy,”…

Welcome to this week’s edition of Video Round Up, published by Construction Links Network. Top videos this week include the top 5 crazy new inventions for construction tools, gadgets and gear as well as mega construction projects – how they do…