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In October, Statistics Canada revealed a 2.7% surge in building construction investment, reaching $19.4 billion. Residential development experienced a notable 3.9% growth, totaling $13.4 billion, while non-residential investment remained stable at $6.0 billion. Key Highlights: Residential building construction escalated by 3.9%…

The first three panelized deep retrofits of single-family homes in North America have finished, and the results are conclusive – panelized retrofits can transform old houses into net-zero-ready buildings. The three homes, all located in Edmonton, Alberta, were retrofitted with a cutting-edge technique…

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reports a notable rise in the six-month trend of housing starts, reaching 257,777 units in November, a 0.7% increase from October’s 255,876 units. This trend, a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual…

With the launch of the ViO series in 1993 Yanmar Compact Equipment popularized the zero tail swing excavator concept – revolutionizing the ability to work safely in confined locations. The launch 30 years ago of the Yanmar CE ViO range of…

The Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) welcomes the recent enactment of the Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act by the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement. This legislation is a crucial step towards fostering a fair and transparent…

Automating one large, custom estate home is complex enough; tailoring 80 posh residences with advanced tech amenities is even more so. Extreme Audio & Video Inc., based in Mashpee and Hyannis, MA, is juggling the massive workload nicely, however, thanks in part…

The automotive industry is not alone in its attempt to successively reduce the emission levels on our planet, in this case through the introduction of electric cars. Those responsible for the IT sector can also use cloud computing, server virtualization or…

ASSE International is seeking members for a working group to update ASSE/IAPMO 6000 Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel. The ASSE 6000 working group members will be assisting the Professional Qualifications Standards Committee (PQSC) with the continued development of this…

In workplace safety, respiratory protection programs are a cornerstone for safeguarding employees against harmful airborne contaminants. These programs are essential, especially in industries where employees are exposed to hazardous particles and fumes. However, what often goes unnoticed is the integral link…

As we close the chapter on another transformative year, we at Revizto are proud to reflect on the milestones that have marked 2023 as a year of significant achievement and community collaboration in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry.…

Graham Construction, partner in the Joint Venture between Carmacks Enterprises Ltd., and VINCI Construction Geo Infrastructure, together, known as Calgary Safelink Partners, proudly announces a momentous occasion – the successful completion of our latest design & build project 10 months ahead…

The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) – the national association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines, people who dig near them, and their communities – announced today the publication of a new Telecom White Paper. Based on research among telecommunications stakeholders, CGA’s…

The Daniels Corporation (Daniels) and Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (Choice Properties) have joined forces with Habitat for Humanity GTA (Habitat GTA) to participate in a Habitat GTA Team Build Day at the Daniels Mount Pleasant Village (MPV) community in Brampton. This collaborative effort goes…

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…

Corscale has announced that it will be deploying Doxel, a leader in AI automated construction progress tracking to speed the pace of construction and reduce waste on upcoming data center construction. “Corscale is focused on implementing industry leading construction and sustainability…