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The Quebec government’s plan to address the construction industry labor shortage through an accelerated training program has faced delays due to a teachers’ strike. The program, which aimed to recruit up to 5,000 new workers, saw a quarter of its students…

Grassy Narrows Chief Randy Turtle is expressing frustration over delays in building a mercury poisoning treatment centre promised by the federal government. Despite Justin Trudeau’s 2017 commitment and subsequent funding allocations, the centre’s construction has stalled due to budget overruns exacerbated…

The RCMP in Kelowna, B.C., have recommended a criminal charge in relation to the fatal crane collapse that occurred in 2021. This recommendation follows an extensive investigation into the incident, which tragically resulted in multiple fatalities. The charge, if approved, would…

The mild winters in Ottawa are impacting the construction industry and job market. Contractors, usually limited by cold weather, are now able to extend their working season. This change is leading to more job opportunities and a boost in the local…

PCL Constructors Canada Inc. and EllisDon have been selected to build the new Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus, a major healthcare project. The new campus, spanning over 50 acres, is set to be one of Canada’s largest and most modern healthcare facilities.…

Thousands of geospatial and built world professionals gathered for Geo Week, held February 11-13, 2024, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. Geo Week is the premier conference and tradeshow that champions the coming together of geospatial technologies and the…

The rail industry in Canada is vital to the economy and well-being of the people. It facilitates the movement of raw materials and goods across the country and offers commuters, visitors, and tourists comfortable transit over long and short distances. Worker…

Burst pipes can cause major damage to commercial properties, including apartment buildings and hotels, in addition to putting tenants and their belongings in danger. Proper planning, precautionary steps, and knowing the signs of frozen pipes can make all the difference in…

AI-driven features in home energy management and security systems excite more than half of the current smart home users, concludes new research exploring the perceptions, preferences, and reservations of residential renters and owners regarding the adoption and usage of smart home technologies. However, the…

The Canadian workforce is getting older, and this trend shows no signs of stopping anytime soon.   A summer 2022 release from Statistics Canada found that more than one in five people of working age are between 55 and 64 years old — the…

In January 2024, Canada’s housing market experienced notable shifts, as revealed in the latest report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This comprehensive analysis highlights the changing dynamics of housing starts across the nation, emphasizing the trends in urban…

Common Ground Alliance (CGA) – the national association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines, people who dig near them and their communities – recently announced that retired U.S. Air Force Officer and former NASA astronaut Colonel Mike Mullane will be the keynote…

Duradek, the original vinyl deck waterproofing membrane, proudly celebrates its remarkable 50th-year at the forefront of transforming outdoor living spaces, setting the standard for quality, durability, and style. From its humble beginnings in 1974, Duradek has evolved from a pioneering waterproof…

Yanmar Compact Equipment rolls its first compact track loader production models, the TL100VS, off the line for the North American market. This expansion to Yanmar’s compact equipment offering is the culmination of four years of extensive research and development following the…

Haver & Boecker Niagara introduces the world’s largest vibrating grizzly screen, the Niagara XL-Class, engineered for a major Brazilian iron ore operation. This groundbreaking screen, crafted with Hardox® steel and featuring a massive 8,000 tph capacity and 200 mm cut size,…