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Corrosion is a costly problem. As a metal building corrodes, it weakens the structural integrity of the building – drastically reducing the lifespan of the structure, introducing leaks and causing expensive maintenance. Steel roofs contain thousands of tiny fasteners joining the…

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada is hosting its annual Festival of Architecture in Toronto, ON from October 26 to 30. It features a diverse line-up of architecture and design experts as special guests and speakers. Register today to hear their inspiring keynote addresses,…

By Toon Dreessen, Architects DCA   Two weeks ago at the OAA Annual General Meeting, Heather Dubbeldam, OAA, FRAIC, was awarded the G. Randy Roberts Service Award. This award celebrates an OAA member for their extraordinary service to the membership. In her acceptance speech, Heather…

As reported in The Star, Toronto will remain a “construction employer,” meaning the city will continue to only hire contractors on certain infrastructure projects who work with certain unions, council decided Wednesday. City staff had calculated that the city…

Construction Links Network is a supporter and sponsor of the Toronto of the Future®, and we encourage all our readers, website visitors and members to attend this free event next week. Arnie Gess, President – Construction Links Network   Toronto, June…

OTTAWA, June 19, 2019 /CNW/ – Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of disease and premature death in Canada. One Canadian dies from a smoking-related illness every 12 minutes, which represents about 45,000 Canadians per year. The smoking rate among construction workers…

Washington, D.C. (June 19, 2019) – The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) today pledged to work with plumbing industry and NGO partners to advance effective water and sanitation services in healthcare facilities for millions of the world’s poor…

(June 17, 2019, Toronto, ON) Architects, designers, developers, and EIFS industry professionals gathered on the night of June 12th in Toronto to recognize and celebrate the Finalists and Grand Prize Award Winners of the 2018-19 ECC Architectural Design Awards. At the…

As reported in The Western Star, with trillions of dollars in commercial real estate assets, building and facility managers are searching for innovative ways to maintain structures in a state of good repair while reducing operating costs by cutting…

As reported on Yahoo News, construction of the City of Whitehorse’s new operations building is behind schedule, and on track to cost about $4.2 million more than expected. According to city staff, the cost has gone up because of issues…

Plymovent Inc. announces expansion of head office to develop and deliver more clean air products for the welding and fabricating industry, production shop floors and the manufacturing business sector globally. The history of Plymovent started over 40 years ago. Plymovent’s origin…

Ottawa, June 18, 2019 – News of the federal government’s decision to green light the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project comes at a welcome time for the construction industry, according to the Canadian Construction Association (CCA). Regulatory delays have impeded progress…

TORONTO and CARPINTERIA, Calif., June 19, 2019 /CNW/ — Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software, today announced that Pomerleau, one of Canada’s leading construction companies and a pioneer in sustainable buildings, has selected Procore as one of its valued partners to help future-proof its…

As reported in the Vancouver Sun, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the twinning of the pipeline would create “thousands of middle class jobs” and would give Canada access to markets beyond the United States (which buys 99 per cent of…

As reported on Global News, their squeaks fill the air like a rodent symphony. The green space near Saddlebrook Way in northeast Calgary is home to an endless parade of gophers popping from the soil. “It’s an infestation. It’s…