Thursday, October 3, 2024 
Kevin Graebel of Honeywell appointed to CABA Board of Directors
The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) announced the appointment of Kevin Graebel, Director of Marketing & Offering Management, Honeywell Building Solutions (HBS), to the CABA Board of Directors. CABA is an international nonprofit industry association dedicated to the advancement of connected…
Statistics Canada – Investment in building construction increased 12% to $14.9 billion in June
Statistics Canada reports that total investment in building construction increased 12.0% to $14.9 billion in June, following the 62.2% gain observed in May. Although COVID-19-related workplace guidelines remained in place for June, construction sites were largely back to normal activity, which contributed to gains…
U.S. close to banning Chinese drones
An amendment to ban U.S. government use of Chinese drones appears almost certain to become law within weeks. Contained within the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the measure bans the purchase of commercial drones made by a “covered foreign entity,” including China, by any…
Ontario moving forward with Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
The Ontario government is one step closer to getting shovels in the ground on part of the largest subway expansion in Canadian history with the planned release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) tomorrow to advance tunnelling work on the Eglinton…
Architects DCA Blog: Beyond Functionality – How Enhancing Our Built Environment With Beauty Can Help Strengthen Our Sense Of Place
By Toon Dreessen – Architects DCA The built environment plays a big role in how we feel about our city. We may not realize it, but when we see beautiful buildings or bridges, let alone experience them by walking through or…
The story of the largest passive house building in the world
When co-developer Jonathan Arnold envisioned Second + Delaware, a 276-unit apartment community, the triple bottom line was always at the forefront of his mind. Measured by benefit to people, the planet and achieving profits, Second + Delaware will be the largest Passive House building in the…
Aecon releases inaugural Sustainability Report
Aecon Group Inc. released its inaugural Sustainability Report, highlighting the progress, initiatives and commitments of Aecon’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) processes and strategies. “Aecon is proud to release its first annual Sustainability Report, Building the Infrastructure of a Better Tomorrow, demonstrating…
Pothole repair made eco-friendly using grit from wastewater treatment
Potholes are aggravating to drive over, and they can cause billions of dollars of damage every year to automobile wheels, tires and suspensions. Currently, road crews fill in these holes with hydrocarbon-containing asphalt, but that material can leach out, polluting the…
US home construction surges 22.6% in July
The Associated Press reports that construction of new U.S. homes surged 22.6% last month as homebuilders bounced back from a lull induced by the coronavirus pandemic. The Commerce Department reported Tuesday that new homes were started an annual pace of nearly…
Command Center Blog: Monitoring Temperature and Strength in Precast Concrete Construction
COMMAND Center temperature monitoring can help precast manufacturers efficiently and safely track concrete temperature and strength during curing. Not all concrete elements are cast in place at the jobsite. Some elements are cast, cured, and stored offsite at precast manufacturing yards.…
Ontario proceeding with Scarborough Subway Extension
The Ontario government is one step closer to getting shovels in the ground on part of the largest subway expansion in Canadian history with the expectation that the Request for Proposals (RFP) to advance tunnelling work on the Scarborough Subway Extension…
Trailside 2.0 establishes Distrikt as leading developer in Oakville
With 2000 units in its Oakville pipeline, Distrikt is bringing affordable luxury to a city that is consistently listed as the most desirable place to live in the GTA. Trailside 2.0 is the second phase of Distrikt’s Trailside community, offering a…
Reliance Construction selects Procore for Construction Management Software
Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software, today announced that Reliance Construction Group, named one of Canada’s top 40 contractors in 2020 by On-Site Magazine, has chosen Procore as its construction management platform. A family-owned enterprise with offices…
Nunavut’s COVID-19 quarantine requirement hampering private construction
The requirement for non-essential workers to go into isolation before coming to Nunavut has complicated progress on four major construction projects in Iqaluit. The mandated two-week stays at hubs in Ottawa, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Yellowknife are intended to keep COVID-19 out…
IAPMO R&T contracts with Martin Weiss as European Continuous Compliance Inspector
IAPMO R&T, North America’s premier third-party testing and certification body for plumbing, mechanical and water treatment products, has enlisted the services of Martin Weiss as Continuous Compliance Inspector for current and prospective European clients. Weiss spent the previous 20 years at…
