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The RONA Foundation, which oversees the philanthropic activities of RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating the Lowe’s, RONA+, RONA, and Réno-Dépôt banners, is proud to announce the results of its new Home Sweet Home campaign, which ran from September 1…

Dave Viola, CEO of The IAPMO Group of the United States, was elected to a three-year term as chair of the World Plumbing Council (WPC) at the 2023 World Plumbing Conference, concluding last week in Shanghai, China, and via remote online…

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Unanet, the leading provider of project-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) software for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms, recently announced that the Azteca-Omega Group has chosen Unanet CRM to improve the construction company’s proposal process and pipeline optimization.…

Yourco, the pioneering SMS-based platform designed to bridge the communication gap between non-desk employees—those who work in the field, on the plant floor, or frontlines rather than behind a desk to do their job— and the front office, successfully raised $2 million in…

The dynamics within the North American preconstruction market are poised for a remarkable transformation, with Owners holding ever higher standards for the General Contractors they entrust to lead their projects. The days of relying solely on Excel spreadsheets are long gone;…

Sensera Systems, Inc., the market leader in all-in-one compact-solar site cameras, recently announced the introduction of SiteCloud Security Monitoring, a simple monthly service that provides professional monitoring on SiteWatch PRO3 cameras. The service offers an extra layer of protection and peace…

Slate Technologies, a visionary in AI-software solutions for the construction industry, recently announced the latest release of the Slate Decision Assistant, an advanced generative AI tool designed to fundamentally improve decision-making and data analysis in construction. The release leverages Generative and…

ProjectMark, a SaaS platform focused on the commercial construction industry, has successfully raised $3 million in a recent funding round. New investors include TenOneTen Ventures, Far Out Ventures, Trimble Ventures, and Agya Ventures alongside current investment partners, Heartland Ventures. “We are…

FlyGuys, a reality data-capturing technology company based in Louisiana, announces the triumphant closing of its Series A funding round, securing a remarkable investment of $10 million. This substantial financial boost is poised to catalyze relentless innovation, create a scalable software solutions platform, and…

ProjectReady, a leading provider of collaborative project information management software for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) projects recently announced a new automated site setup feature marking a significant milestone within its involvement on the Procore App Marketplace. Procore Technologies, Inc. a leading global…

FARO Technologies, a leading provider of 3D measurement, imaging, and realization solutions, recently introduced FARO Sphere® XG: The Next-Generation Digital Reality Platform. Sphere XG is a unified cloud platform that empowers construction, operations, and geospatial professionals to effortlessly view, measure, analyze and…

Mississauga, Ont., Mayor Bonnie Crombie has issued a mayoral directive to allow the construction of fourplex units on low-rise residential lots. “Given the scale and urgency of the housing crisis, it is critical leadership at all levels of government work together,” Crombie said. “Issuing this…

With construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge hitting new heights, the groups responsible for the project are holding appreciation breakfasts to thank Windsor and Detroit residents for their “support and patience.” “The project team takes tremendous pride in being part…

To help meet the demands of Nova Scotia’s growing population, the province is investing $100 million over the next three years to help speed up the recruitment and training of skilled tradespeople. Premier Tim Houston announced the program Thursday, saying the…