Friday, October 4, 2024 
City of Airdrie explores provincial levy for downtown rejuvenation
The City of Airdrie is exploring the possibility of applying for the Alberta government’s Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) to help fund its rejuvenation of downtown. According to alberta.ca, CRLs allow municipalities to “borrow against future property tax revenues to help pay for…
Europe unveils new ‘Bauhaus’ plan for mass building renovations
The European Union wants to combine its push to cut emissions with a new design style for cities and buildings, in a bid to accelerate a shift to a sustainable economy under its flagship Green Deal strategy. The European Commission, the EU’s regulatory arm,…
Magic Lite brings CCT adjustable LED technology to under cabinet lighting
Canada’s trusted source for architectural and specialty lighting solutions – widely established as the leader in under cabinet / task lighting – Magic Lite, is proud to announce the release of the new Gen II 3-Colour Temperature LED Task Star. Following…
IAPMO to present first Virtual Education and Business Conference
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) will host its first virtual Education and Business Conference, Nov. 30-Dec. 4, featuring 12 unique educational seminars, association reports, and (for members in good standing) the opportunity to vote in Board of…
Contractor promotes retrofits as partial solution to First Nation housing crisis
A contracting company working in remote First Nations says one solution to the housing crisis impacting many communities is to renovate what’s already there. Many remote communities have homes that are vacant, said James Gillingham, the president of Total Construction Management and…
Troy Maeder of Automated Logic named to the CABA Board of Directors
The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Troy Maeder, Director of Strategy and Business Development for Automated Logic Corporation, part of Carrier Global Corporation, to the CABA Board of Directors. CABA is an international nonprofit…
RCMP arrest at least one person at Trans Mountain worksite in Kamloops
At least one person has been arrested at the Trans Mountain construction site on Mission Flats in Kamloops. Members of the We, the Secwépemc Unity Camp to Stop the Trans Mountain Pipeline walked across Canadian Pacific Railway tracks on Thursday (Oct.…
D-Squared CEO Domenic Franco Madonna paves way to success in Ottawa construction industry
Perhaps you’ve spotted at one time or another a fleet of shiny, sturdy Ottawa D-Squared Construction trucks barrelling down the road, kicking up a dust cloud. At the rear of each vehicle is a message on display, in bright, bold letters. It…
Matt Blommestyn elected Kingston Home Builders Association President
Continuing a family tradition, CARACO GROUP OF COMPANIES’ Matt Blommestyn has been elected President of the KINGSTON HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION (KHBA), joining his late grandfather Cornell (Case) Blommestyn and father Robert (Rob) Blommestyn and longtime development manager at CaraCo, Ken Dantzer,…
Canadian home sales and prices set records again in September
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reports that national home sales set another record in September 2020. Home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems edged up a further 0.9% between August and September, raising them to yet another new all-time monthly…
Contract awarded to build new mental-health unit in Labrador
Construction is slated to begin in spring 2021 on a new six-bed mental-health unit at the Labrador Health Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The $5.1-million contract to build the unit was recently awarded to Moss Development Corp, a Mount Pearl-based company.…
Bridgit introduces Head of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances
Bridgit, the leading provider of construction resource management solutions, welcomes Trent Beattie as the Head of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances. Beattie will be responsible for creating, developing, and leading the overall partnership and alliances strategy. This will allow Bridgit to further accelerate it’s…
IAPMO recognizes Global Handwashing Day at event with USAID Administrator
In the midst of a global pandemic that has taken the lives of more than 1 million people, today more than ever handwashing is recognized as being critical to protecting public health and saving lives. Today, the International Association of Plumbing…
Owner of N.S. construction company fined $60K after truck driver’s death
A provincial court judge has fined the owner of a Dartmouth, N.S., construction company $60,000 for failing to provide proper guidance and equipment in a July 2018 incident where an employee drowned. David Seaboyer pleaded guilty on behalf of himself and his company, SiteLogic…
Lowe’s Canada presents over $2.1 M to more than 235 hero organizations across the country
Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers, is proud to announce that a total of over $2.1 million will be donated to more than 235 non-profit organizations and public schools across the country whose actions make them true heroes…
