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Syracuse, NY, March 29, 2019 — Legrand® is proud to announce a new addition to the adorne Collection. The new adorne Touch Tru-Universal Dimmers do something today’s dimmers don’t: they simply work – with virtually any dimmable lamp, load, and fixture…

DALLAS – Beck Technology announced today that builders across the construction industry are adopting integrated preconstruction technology at increasingly rapid rates. The use of an integrated preconstruction platform significantly reduces the risk of errors that are inherent with the number…

As blogged on Inc.com, every industry, every company, and every leader must recognize one simple fact:  every product, service, process and business model will be disrupted – it’s just a matter of time. Companies that think they’re immune to…

BERMUDA, March 28, 2019 — The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has appointed John Bockstael as 2019 chair of its board of directors at its annual general meeting. John takes over the position from Zey Emir, president of Revay and Associates Limited.    John Bockstael is president & chief executive officer of Bockstael…

As reported in the Regina Leader-Post, Shaun Semple hopes Brandt Developments will earn a profit to justify what he calls the “personal sacrifice” of restoring the CNIB building, though he said it will likely count among the slimmest margins…

As reported on Global News, the first four builders for phase one of Edmonton’s sustainably designed Blatchford neighbourhood has been announced: Encore Master Builder, Mutti Homes, Ocheller by RedBrick, and Carbon Busters. But living at the former airport-turned-residential neighbourhood won’t come cheap: starting…

TORONTO, March 27, 2019 /CNW/ – Cadillac Fairview (CF) and TD Greystone Asset Management (TD Greystone) are pleased to announce major plans to revitalize one of Toronto’s premiere shopping centres, CF Fairview Mall. An estimated $80-million will be dedicated to transforming 230,000 square feet (sf)…

TORONTO, March 28, 2019 /CNW/ – Menkes Developments Ltd. (Menkes) announced today that five buildings at the premier AeroCentre complex have achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). With this sustainability…

March 28, 2019 (Anaheim, California, USA) – The organizers of AEC Next Technology Expo + Conference and SPAR 3D Expo & Conference, the premier co-located events focusing on technology for the built world and commercial 3D technology respectively, announced…

As reported on CTV News, it’s taken 18 years, but people living in the shadow of the Ville-Marie Expressway have finally received their long-awaited payout. Some 1,200 people who were part of a class-action suit over excessive construction noise…

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BERMUDA, March 27, 2019 — The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) presented its annual awards in conjunction with its annual conference, held at the Fairmont Southampton hotel. These awards recognize the important contributions of individuals, companies and associations that promote…

As reported in the National Post, metal structures meant to hold a roof over a stage during a Radiohead concert in Toronto were the first pieces to fail as the entire setup came crashing down nearly seven years ago,…

As reported on CTV News, construction at the Bala Falls Hydro plant was brought to a temporary halt Tuesday morning after an excavator slid into the Moon River. “Last night an excavator edged into the Moon River while undertaking…

The key show for plumbing sanitation and bathroom fittings was all about quality in aspects like exhibitors, visitors and product innovation. With highlights like campaign launches of national importance, biggest brands’ presence on the showfloor and a strategic move…