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Trudeau: ‘Australian Colleagues’ Warned on China’s Aecon Bid
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says “Australian colleagues” told his government about the challenges of allowing the Chinese to buy engineering companies before it made the decision to last week reject a bid by a unit of China Communications Construction Co. to purchase…
Contractor Connection partners with Peel Mutual Insurance Company
KITCHENER (May 30, 2018): Contractor Connection®, a Crawford & Company global service line and the leading global contractor managed repair provider for property repairs after an insurance claim, announced today its partnership with Peel Mutual Insurance Company (PMI), one of the largest…
IAPMO Seeks United States Technical Advisory Group Members to Develop ISO/PC 316 – Water Efficient Products / Banding as an International Standard
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…
Kontrol Energy to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into latest Energy Software acquisition
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…
Can bees teach us to build a better urban ecosystem?
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…
Fatal workplace accident at construction site in St. John’s
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…
Congress directs accelerated construction of a second super lock in Sault Ste. Marie due to national security concerns
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…
City of Ottawa to sell old main library for $20M in no-bid contract
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,…
Smart roads could soon connect you to the internet
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…
Auditor General reports that taxpayers on the hook for $500-million extra because of Champlain Bridge delays
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…
Gate at Manchester Airport evacuated after crack appears causing panic for travellers
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…
Canada Green Building Council brings international green building experts to Toronto for Building Lasting Change with WorldGBC Congress
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…
Cadillac Fairview continues to lead industry through advanced data analytics and building certifications
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…
Options for Homes develops Toronto’s first “Smoke Less” – or vape-only – condominium
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…
How the 10-tower, $1.5 billion M City condo complex could reshape the future of Mississauga
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…
