Ongoing legal saga involving local contractor takes bizarre twist
On his scheduled sentencing day, contractor Scott Eisemann, who pleaded guilty to several fraud charges, requested to withdraw his guilty plea, citing issues with the statement of facts and his perception of them. Eisemann, accused of defrauding clients in Simcoe County…
Revolutionizing the Heavy Equipment Marketplace with AI-Powered Search
Boom & Bucket is transforming the digital heavy equipment marketplace with its revolutionary AI-powered Search and Discovery platform. This industry-first technology leverages natural language understanding, enabling customers to effortlessly find and purchase used heavy equipment online. Empowering Searches with AI Boom…
ConstructionClock: Featured Startup at International Builders Show
ConstructionClock, a tech start-up based in Winnipeg, MB, is taking over construction sites globally with their revolutionary geofencing software. With steady growth over the past 6 months, ConstructionClock is on the verge of exponential growth, here’s why: International Builders Show selects ConstructionClock as featured start-up ConstructionClock has…
VRA Architects Honored for Groundbreaking Design in Iqaluit
Winkler-born architects from Verne Reimer Architecture (VRA) have received the Canadian Architecture Award of Merit for their work on the Inuusirvik Wellness Hub in Iqaluit. This project, involving collaboration with Lateral Office and WSP Canada, features an innovative design including the…
Building permits in Canada decrease a whopping 14% in December
In December 2023, Canada saw a 14% drop in building permits to $9.2 billion, the lowest since October 2020. This decline spanned both residential and non-residential sectors, with a notable 17.9% decrease in residential permits due to a sharp fall in…
Course recognition a milestone for Saskatchewan Polytech program
Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Joseph A. Remai School of Construction and School of Transportation has earned the Certificate of Recognition (COR®) from the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association. This makes it the first post-secondary institution in Saskatchewan to receive COR® for a significant portion…
Local construction companies dig deep to support hospital
Sault Area Hospital is set to receive enhanced cardiac care capabilities thanks to the donation of nearly $115,000 by local construction businesses. This collective effort, aligning with Heart Month, will fund 34 vital signs monitors. The participating businesses range from those…