Saturday, April 27, 2024 
Field Materials Launches AI-Powered Invoices Module to Save Contractors 5-10% in Material Costs
Field Materials, a leading AI-powered material purchasing software company, launches its revolutionary invoice verification module for general and specialty contractors. Its newest module removes 90% of invoice processing time by eliminating manual steps, and saves 5-10% in material costs by automatically identifying billing errors. The…
Now Open: DEWALT Trades Scholarship Application
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand and leader in total jobsite solutions, recently announced it is accepting applications for the 2024 DEWALT Trades Scholarship. Now in its fifth year, the DEWALT Trades Scholarship provides financial assistance to those pursuing a trade degree…
An outstanding artistic collaboration for the Haleco project in Montréal
Ivanhoé Cambridge, Cogir Immobilier, and Pomerleau recently announced an innovative artistic collaboration with renowned artist Marc Séguin for the Haleco real estate development project in Montreal. This unprecedented partnership aims to create a stunning piece of urban art that will enhance the cityscape…
No more thermostats? Color-changing coating inspired by chameleons could revolutionize building construction
Scientists have developed a new, cost-effective coating that can adjust the temperature of buildings without using additional energy. Inspired by a desert-dwelling chameleon, this energy-efficient solution could be a game-changer for future building materials. Traditional heating and cooling systems are notoriously…
CarbiCrete and Patio Drummond Announce that the World’s First Cement-Free, Carbon-Negative Concrete Blocks are Available for Purchase
CarbiCrete and hardscape manufacturer Patio Drummond recently announced that in a global first, consumers can now buy fully-cement free, carbon-negative concrete blocks. The blocks, which are being manufactured at a plant in Drummondville, Quebec can be purchased directly from Patio Drummond. The…
Port Colborne is the most affordable area in Niagara Region
The Niagara region simultaneously has both some of the province’s most — and least — affordable local housing markets, according to the recently released Ontario edition of Wahi’s Roadmap to Housing Affordability. The Roadmap to Housing Affordability is an interactive tool…
B2W Software Named a Top Construction Technology Firm for the Third Year by ABC’s Construction Executive
B2W Software, a Trimble company providing estimating and operations software for heavy construction, was named one of the Top Construction Technology FirmsTM for 2023, marking the third year in a row the company has received this distinguished honor. Construction Executive (CE) magazine, a publication…
This tiny B.C. hut is a birdhouse for humans
Every summer when Mark Erickson was growing up, his family would drive three hours west of their home in Calgary through the mountainous wilderness of Banff to visit their spartan two-bedroom cottage in Windermere, B.C. The remote cabin is where he learned…
Everything old is new again in construction
High-quality wood boards and vintage fixtures, doors and cabinets salvaged from historic properties are proving to be valuable treasures for progressive and eco-conscious builders and homeowners searching for stunning statement pieces and features for new and existing homes. The move to…
Landmark Toronto hotel sees net-zero retrofit
Guests who check in to Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York Hotel this fall may want to check out what the hotel is doing about climate change. The iconic 94-year-old landmark is getting a $46.5-million retrofit to reduce its carbon emissions, with the ultimate goal…
B.C. construction industry taps $10M to help battle worker shortages
Construction apprentices in B.C. are getting a leg up as the industry navigates an ongoing worker shortage. The B.C. Construction Association (BCCA) announced Wednesday (Sept. 27) it’s so far distributed $10 million to small and medium-sized employers in the construction business…
Construction firm files $3.5-M lawsuit over renovation
A construction firm contracted to renovate St. James Civic Centre is suing the city, alleging it relied on shoddy information that caused delays and added costs. The city-owned Ness Avenue facility, which features an indoor hockey arena, swimming pool, auditorium, weight…
‘A nightmare’: Ontario family sleeps in car during botched $58K renovations
Ajay Sood and his family bought their dream home in Oakville this past July, but they say a contractor destroyed their house after refusing to finish the work despite being paid in advance. “I’m living a nightmare, I’m living a nightmare,…
Province reveals bridge designs as part of long-delayed Hwy. 7 expansion
A major development in a local infrastructure project has been unveiled by the province. Designs for two bridges over the Grand River were shared as part of the long-awaited new Highway 7. The construction of the four-lane highway has been promised…
These Calgarians are in the business of helping people with disabilities feel more at home
Griffin Simony’s interest in accessibility started close to home. He grew up in Nova Scotia, but moved to Calgary, where his grandparents lived, in 2017. At the time, his grandparents were facing a difficult but common experience: They could no longer…
