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Steel production is a vast, complex and highly integrated process. From the delivery of scrap, to smelting, loading finished material, to processing slag, each component depends on the others to function seamlessly and continuously. In Meitingen, Germany, Max Aicher Umwelt (MAU)…

Construction work is well underway on the University of Toronto’s Landmark Project, which will revitalize the historic core of the St. George campus and accelerate the university’s ambitious climate action goals. In May, crews began preparatory work at Front Campus and…

Keeping equipment and operators productive and on track in extreme conditions can be a tough job. Equipment needs to be properly prepped and maintained while on site.  Repairing a machine after failure can be costly, particularly in remote locations where fuel,…

Niagara Region will be responsible for managing the remaining construction of Canada Games Park, after a vote of council Thursday. Regional councillors voted for staff to assume the contractual lead for managing the construction process at the park, which is being…

If you have a fear of heights, this might be a good time to look at away. China’s impressive Raffles City Chongqing construction is still ongoing, however, the complex’s “horizontal skyscraper”, the Crystal, has opened to the public.  The striking sky bridge sits…

CMHC’s monthly Starts and Completions Survey (SCS) for April was conducted in each province with the exception of Québec, following the introduction of pandemic measures in the province in late March. Residential construction in Québec resumed on April 20. We have resumed…

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is seeking Canadian representation on the Plumbing Standards Committee (PSC). Canadian regulators and other professionals with technical background in plumbing and mechanical systems, such as jurisdictional authorities, laboratory, and educational facility representatives,…

We are very excited to announce the launch of our annual research paper contest! This is a great opportunity for civil-engineers to expose their research and development to a global audience of industry experts. Plus, the winner will receive a monetary award…

You may notice the change in schedule. Moving forward the News Round Up will be delivered to your inbox on Monday morning (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday). The Video Round Up will be delivered to you on Thursday morning. The…

A new Canada-wide challenge launched Wednesday to generate responsible, sustainable, and resilient design solutions that can be implemented during COVID-19 recovery, and post-pandemic, for Canada’s hard-hit main streets.   The Main Street Design Challenge – developed by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) – invites all Canadian residents interested…

Ludba Construction has played a significant role in Canora for the majority of the town’s history, both before and after the business was incorporated. Ludba Construction began as a dray business run by George Ludba in the early 1930s. With his…

The Port Credit West Village Partners (PCWVP) – the development team behind the upcoming master-planned community, Brightwater – and the Port Credit Community Foundation (PCCF) teamed up to deliver 600 meals to Trillium Health Partners Mississauga Hospital staff yesterday evening. The…

Coinciding with World Environment Day, KingSett Capital, on behalf of its Canadian Real Estate Income Fund (CREIF) is pleased to announce that Scotia Plaza’s 40 King St. W.* building in Toronto has earned a Zero Carbon Building – Performance v2 Certification from the…

When Mitchell Rose and his crew demolish old walls or floors made with asbestos, the blows of their hammers release fibres into the air. If inhaled, the fibres travel deep into the lungs, possibly causing permanent or even deadly scarring. They…

An East Bethel construction firm has fired employees who were pictured mocking the death of George Floyd – including the owner’s son. Shade Tree Construction owner Mark Strandlund made a statement on his firm’s Facebook page Friday in which he apologized…