Vancouver ‘unicorn’ Nexii under court protection from creditors
Vancouver-based green construction startup Nexii, once celebrated as a ‘unicorn’ for its rapid valuation growth, is now under court protection from creditors. The company, known for its innovative approach to eco-friendly building solutions, has found itself owing more than $112 million…
Sharkbite Heavy Haul Bridge: A One Ledcor Success Story
Ledcor’s recent collaboration on the Sharkbite Heavy Haul Bridge and Light-Duty Vehicle Underpass near Fort McMurray, Alberta, is a stellar example of their commitment to innovative infrastructure solutions. This project, designed to support future mine expansion, involved replacing an old bridge…
Andrea Seeley Rises to Vice President of Human Resources at GME Supply
GME Supply Company, North America’s premier outfitter of fall protection, safety equipment, gear, and training for at-height workers, industry, and construction, announces the promotion of Andrea Seeley to the role of Vice President of Human Resources. This promotion, effective as of…
CCA and WomanACT join forces to tackle harassment in STEM and trades
The Safe STEM Workplaces project is a collaborative effort between WomanACT and the Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology (SCWIST) aimed at fostering safe and harassment-free workplaces, particularly within the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and trade sectors.…
AMEXON – The Residences at Central Park featured on CBC The National
AMEXON Development Corporation’s The Residences at Central Park industry-leading adoption of EV technology was recently featured on CBC News – The National. The CBC reported how the popularity of EVs is growing in Canada but charging infrastructure lags behind. They highlighted…
Construction Tech … Is AI Ready to Tackle Construction?
Blueprint 2023 featured 200+ leading voices in real estate and construction tech, including OpenSpace CEO and Co-Founder Jeevan Kalanithi, who spoke in this fascinating panel to unpack ways that AI is transforming the AEC industry. Watch the full session here. The…
Unprecedented Underbidding Activity Hits GTA Housing Market
In the final month of 2023, underbidding activity in the Greater Toronto Area’s housing market reached unprecedented levels, according to new analysis from Wahi. In December, a staggering 98% of GTA neighbourhoods were in underbidding territory, up from 93% in November.…
The Top 10 Benefits of Construction Management Software
In today’s complex construction industry, businesses face mounting pressure to improve operational efficiency and profitability while dealing with other industry challenges like labor shortages and rate hikes. This has raised the popularity of construction management software — modern and robust solutions that integrate…
Canadian construction trends to watch in 2024: Procore
By Nolan Frazier, Regional Sales Director, Canada, Procore As we kick off 2024, we’re tracking developments across the industry, including new technology, project backlogs, labour shortage, and attitudes toward mental health in construction. This is a critical time for the industry,…
CxEnergy 2024 Technical Program Announced
The premier event in commissioning, energy management, and building analytics and diagnostics, CxEnergy 2024, recently announced its technical program. The event takes place April 29 – May 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA at the Town & Country Resort San Diego.…