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The Millwright Regional Council and the non-profit Build a Dream have launched the “Introduction to Millwrighting: 5-Week Program for Women,” a joint initiative aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in the workforce. This collaboration reflects the Council’s dedication to building a…

Lisa Laronde, newly appointed to the Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA) Board of Directors, marks a significant stride in gender representation in the industry. As the first female President of RSG International, a leader in road safety infrastructure, Laronde’s role in…

This article from Fast Company discusses an innovative architectural project by Terreform ONE, where a building is being constructed using living trees. This project, located near New York City, blends architecture with natural processes by grafting trees into usable structures. The…

This article from New Atlas discusses a breakthrough by researchers who have developed a method to transform red mud, a toxic by-product of aluminum production, into green steel using hydrogen plasma. Annually, the aluminum industry produces about 198 million tons of…

The ACI Foundation, through its administration of a request for proposal on behalf of ACI’s Innovation Task Group 93-12 (ITG-12), is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to develop code requirements and design provisions for additively constructed above-grade concrete walls for residential…

AECOM, a leading infrastructure consulting firm, has announced the appointment of Katherine Stephens as the Chief Operating Officer for its Canada region. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Stephens will be responsible for overseeing the company’s operational strategy,…

The team at Jonas Construction Software sat down with Vickie Brunet, owner of Day-View Electric to learn about the impact Jonas has had on her business and its growth. Read further to discover how Jonas’ integrated construction software helped them take…

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ordered a Richmond developer to pay almost $13.1 million for cancelling deals with more than 30 would-be condo buyers before selling the units to other people for higher prices. In a decision posted Monday, Justice…

The Vernon Building, a heritage structure in Vancouver, faced concerns over its structural stability, leading to the evacuation of its occupants. After an initial closure in early 2023 due to crumbling facade and loose brickwork, businesses had returned post-maintenance. However, recent…

The Associated Builders and Contractor’s (ABC) Construction Backlog Indicator report for January shows a minor decline in backlog, yet the sentiment in the construction industry remains positive. This resilience is particularly evident in the heavy industrial sector, which recorded a high…

A leading Canadian contractor integrates photogrammetry into its construction process, improving its workflow – saving time and money. Monitoring the construction process is crucial, not just for boosting efficiency and quality control but also as a means to save time and…

Attentive.ai, a startup specializing in AI-driven software for landscaping and construction services, secured $7 million in Series A funding, led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India. The Delaware-based company, also operating in Noida, India, focuses on automating operational tasks in…

Medcor’s onsite clinic at this remote mine reduce offsite visits and recordables. The client previously contracted with other onsite occupational healthcare providers but was dissatisfied with their higher-than necessary rates of offsite referrals — all of which required arranging air transportation…

The share of Greater Toronto Area neighbourhoods in underbidding territory remains at the highest level in more than a year.  In January, 98% of GTA neighbourhoods were in underbidding territory, unchanged from the previous month. This is the eighth consecutive month…

As your fiscal year end is approaching, it’s crucial to be compliant with the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standard, PS 3280 – Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO). This standard stipulates reporting of costs for legal obligations associated with the retirement of…