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Ontario, Calif. (May 30, 2018) — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking technical experts to participate on a United States Technical Advisory Group (U.S. TAG) to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Project Committee (PC) 316 for…

TORONTO, May 30, 2018 /CNW/ – Kontrol Energy Corp. (“Kontrol”, or the “Company”) (CSE:KNR, FSE:1K8) a leader in the energy efficiency market through IOT, Cloud and Blockchain technology is pleased to announce that its most recent acquisition operating as (“iDimax”) will be adding Artificial Intelligence…

Last summer, Paul Maeillo had to clear a vacant lot in North Philadelphia, and he wasn’t happy about it. He’d done it plenty of times before, as part of the Philadelphia Horticultural Society’s LandCare program, which hires local contractors to maintain…

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s criminal investigation division is investigating the circumstances of a fatal workplace accident that occurred at a construction site in downtown St. John’s on Monday afternoon. A construction worker is reported to have fallen to their death from…

The long overdue construction of a second super lock in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. has emerged as a U.S. national security issue. It’s prompted the House of Representatives to direct the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to accelerate the construction of a second…

The City of Ottawa wants to sell its old downtown library branch for $20 million to the company that leases the office tower next door. The city is selling the land in part to help fund construction for the new central library,…

Self-driving cars have captured the limelight when it comes to how you’ll get around in the future, but one Kansas City technology start-up is looking at the road itself. Integrated Roadways is developing “smart pavement” technology that would not only help increase…

Canada’s Auditor General said that taxpayers are paying an extra half-billion dollars because of slow-decision-making in replacing the Champlain Bridge. Michael Ferguson’s report also indicates that the decision to have the bridge built via a public-private partnership could cost Canadians more…

Passengers were forced to evacuate from a section of Manchester Airport after reports of the building “collapsing”. Photos shared on Twitter show a crack which appeared beside a metal beam where travellers were boarding a flight to Palma at gate 212…

OTTAWA, ON – May 29, 2018 – The Canada Green Building Council and its National Conference and Showcase partner REALPAC are pleased to bring CaGBC’s Building Lasting Change this year with WorldGBC Congress to Toronto from June 5 to 7, at…

TORONTO, May 29, 2018 /CNW/ – Marking a major milestone for Cadillac Fairview’s (CF) ongoing journey towards smart building technologies, the company has deployed its transformational Energy Smart Operations (ESO) program in 27 CF buildings across Canada with more to follow this year and beyond. Improving Building…

TORONTO, May 28, 2018 /CNW/ – When non-profit developer Options for Homes launches its latest development The Humber this summer, it will bring something new to the market: a “Smoke Less” condo building that will restrict the consumption of tobacco and cannabis to…

The start of construction for a $1.5 billion condo complex is being hailed as a major step in Mississauga’s ongoing evolution into a full-fledged urban centre. Developers are set to host a ceremonial groundbreaking Monday at M City, a 10-tower, 15-acre development to…

Members of the Richmond County Historical Society (RCHS), as well as history buffs from the Eastern Townships and beyond, can now enjoy improved facilities at the RCHS’ museum thanks to $76,231 in funding from the Government of Canada. The financial assistance was awarded in 2015…

OTTAWA, May 28, 2018 – Canadian Construction Association (CCA), in support of its ongoing commitment to community benefits, is the 2018 sponsor of the National Trust for Canada’s Top 10 Endangered Places List. CCA encourages its members and the public to…