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Today’s jobsite security cameras offer a multitude of features – from intelligent motion alerts to AI-powered PPE detection. However, one of the options you’ll likely be offered when purchasing a jobsite camera is professional monitoring. It can often seem like a…

With fire prevention month just around the corner in October, learn what you can do to protect your commercial properties from such a destructive disaster. Fire and Smoke Damage: What Every Commercial Property Owner Should Know It’s no surprise that fires can…

The construction industry has been notoriously slow to adopt many forms of digital technology. This is partly down to the cost of implementing such tech, however it’s also partly due to the lack of portability and usability of such tech on…

Seven in 10 Canadian Firms Expect Backlog to Grow or Remain During the Next 12 Months: New Civil & Infrastructure Trends Report According to a report released by Procore Technologies, Inc. and the Associated General Contractors of America, 70% of Canadian civil and…

The Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Tommy Hulland of Carrier to the ASHB Board of Directors. Tommy Hulland is the Associate Director of Strategic Planning & Market Intelligence for Residential and Light Commercial HVAC…

RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, is proud to receive a Special Recognition ENERGY STAR Canada Award. This is the fourth ENERGY STAR award received by RONA.…

During the 1970’s, workplace safety regulations began to be established around the globe. In North America, it was OSHA, and in the UK, HASWA was introduced, and similar standards have been rolled out since, all with the aim of reducing the occurrence of workplace…

Requests for information (RFIs) are essential elements of construction project planning. When a stakeholder wants to improve or clarify a certain aspect of the project, they can file an RFI to gain access to relevant data. In this way, RFI plays…

Standard field logs capture information on production, equipment and material utilization, and labor. B2W Custom Properties give contractors a powerful option to add user-defined fields to their field logs. These supplement standard fields and provide a way to capture information specific…

Implementing new software can often be a challenging endeavour, but FlexManager is committed to making this transition smooth and hassle-free. Recognizing the potential hurdles, FlexManager offers a dedicated implementation team that will guide you every step of the way. From initial…

Scaling a construction business can be a daunting task, but it’s an essential step for long-term success and profitability. Whether you’re a small contractor looking to grow or a mid-sized firm aiming to expand further, this comprehensive guide will provide you…

Burnaby’s ETRO Construction has won the 2023 Groundbreaker Award for Excellence in Workforce Development. Procore’s Groundbreaker Awards celebrate the top companies, projects and individuals that drive excellence across the construction industry. ETRO is the sole Canadian winner this year. The company previously…

A look at the world of Construction Technology – by Arnie Gess, publisher of Construction Links Network Editorial submission deadline is every Tuesday – end of day. Ideal for news releases, blogs, podcasts, upcoming webinars, case studies, whitepapers and videos. Always free for…

Purdue University and Trimble are establishing a state-of-the-art Trimble Technology Lab at Purdue focused on teaching and research for construction management technology. The lab is hosted by the School of Construction Management Technology within the Purdue Polytechnic Institute and will bring Trimble’s industry-leading construction…

Aurigo Software, the leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for infrastructure and private owners, announced major updates to Aurigo Engage, its AI-based community engagement platform for public agency officials seeking feedback on projects and initiatives. The latest version…