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Jakarta, Indonesia (Nov. 14, 2019) — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) convened, as part of its contribution to the inaugural Indonesia Sustainable Construction and Plumbing Conference (ISCOP), a high-level roundtable discussion on water and sanitation in Indonesia…

TORONTO, November 13, 2019 — Marlin Spring and Osmington Inc. has acquired 10-30 Dawes Road in Toronto, Canada. The property is located near other sites under development by Marlin Spring. Marlin Spring and Osmington both of Toronto,  will develop…

The next generation of ultra high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) has just been created at EPFL. The new material will be used to strengthen and to extend the life span of bridges and other structures—both new and old. What’s more,…

Ottawa, ON – November 13, 2019 – Green Building Certification Inc. Canada (GBCI CA) and the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) are celebrating a new milestone as Canadian LEED v4 project registrations surpass the 1,000 mark. Leadership in Energy…

Jakarta, Indonesia (Nov. 14, 2019) — The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) unveiled plans for the next phase of the Community Plumbing Challenge (CPC) Indonesia program during a presentation at the inaugural Indonesia Sustainable Construction and Plumbing Conference (ISCOP).…

On Monday, November 11th, the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC-ICCA) of the Quebec Region celebrated the 21st anniversary of the Steel Awards for Excellence in Steel Construction, at one of the most historic venues in Canada, the prestigious Montreal ‘The…

A Dodge Data & Analytics survey found that the access to project data and enhanced communication available through mobile apps were the most valued benefits to the work field.   According to Apple Insider, construction company Rogers-O’Brien saves an estimated $1.8 million…

St. Catharines Standard reports that a 43-year-old man is dead as a result of an industrial mishap at the construction site of a Welland seniors complex. At about 2:25 p.m. Tuesday, Niagara Regional Police, Niagara Emergency Medical Services and Welland…

The Calgary Herald reports that on July 14, an elevator cable inside the 191-metre-tall landmark snapped, forcing the rescue of passengers suspended 12 storeys above street level. No one was injured. On Tuesday, its operators announced the reopening of both the…

IoT is enabling the digitalization of assets and processes in the construction industry at a fast pace. Construction projects are generally complex and involve a lot of regulations and standards. There are issues with trust and verification that compliant work has…

The City of Edmonton is switching gears on the Valley Line West LRT and breaking up the project contract into two parts: one to design and build the infrastructure and another to supply the light rail vehicles. Earlier this…

TORONTO – NOVEMBER 13, 2019 – Medallion Capital Group has broken ground at 260 High Park Church Lofts and Residences, what is the re-envisioned Alhambra Church, on the southwest corner of Annette St. and High Park Ave. in Toronto.…

November 13, 2019 – TORONTO, ON – Consulting Engineers of Ontario (CEO) in partnership with the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) are issuing an updated version of their Client/Engineer Standard Agreement for Professional Consulting Services. The Standard Agreement is a…

CARPINTERIA, Calif., November 13, 2019 — Procore Technologies Inc. today published a report based on sponsored research conducted by FMI Corporation, which indicates the construction industry has yet to tap into the full potential of construction technology to plan, build and…

A Toronto construction company has been fined $50,000 after an excavator came into contact with live overhead hydro lines at a job site in Port Perry last year. Coco Paving Inc., a Toronto-based heavy construction company, was convicted in…