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Statistics Canada reports that the investment in building construction experienced a 2.6% decline, amounting to $17.5 billion in July. Notably, the residential sector saw a more substantial decrease of 4.1%, reaching $11.5 billion, while the non-residential sector showed a slight increase…

In August, there was little change in the trend of housing construction, with a total of 244,507 housing units initiated. This marked a modest increase of 0.8% compared to July when 242,552 units were started. These insights come from the Canada…

Harper General Contractors relies on TrueLook Construction Cameras to gain continuous visibility into their construction projects, enabling stakeholders to remotely monitor progress and substantiate delays or changes with visual evidence. However, at the time, TrueLook was separate from the Procore application,…

Procore Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: PCOR), a leading global provider of construction management software, today is kicking off Groundbreak 2023, the construction industry’s most innovative conference. Every year, Procore brings together thought leaders to build connections, elevate their knowledge and embrace transformation happening across…

Occupational noise exposure is the occurrence of loud noises over the period of a workday that can cause harm to a worker’s hearing if the proper precautions are not taken. Check out T. Harris Environmental Management Inc.’s info-flyer with everything that…

The recent innovation in construction technology has powered the rise of 360° reality capture, an exciting, AI-based solution that is helping builders of all sizes to create more efficient workflows, improve collaboration, and unlock new opportunities to reduce waste and build more…

This is a fantastic opportunity for innovators and entrepreneurs in construction to get exposure to senior executives and the industry! Three selected mentees will be able to present their solutions to 500+ industry professionals at the 2024 CCA annual conference in…

If we don’t grease it, it’ll start to squeak. This applies to every aspect of your workplace, from your equipment to the people who use it. In any organization, the work environment plays a vital role in shaping the success of…

Barrier construction along the United States’ southern border has damaged sensitive ecosystems, public lands and Indigenous cultural sites, a report by a nonpartisan government research agency has found. Released to the public on Thursday, the 72-page report marks the first independent effort from the…

The world’s biggest wind turbine has broken the record for single-day power generation. The world’s largest wind turbine has smashed the record for the most power produced by a single turbine in a day. Offshore from Fujian Province, China, the giant Goldwind…

The federal government said Thursday it will eliminate the GST on the construction of new rental apartments immediately in an effort to make housing more affordable. Reporters at the Liberal caucus retreat in London, Ont., were told that the measure is…

In August 2023, Canadian home sales experienced a 4.1% month-over-month decline, as reported by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). This decrease was influenced by declines in various regions, including Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Montreal, Ottawa, Hamilton-Burlington, London, and St.…

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Lumber, creator of the comprehensive workforce management platform for construction, recently announced the launch of its SaaS product and the completion of a $5.5M seed round of funding. With its fully integrated, purpose-built solutions, Lumber is designed to meet the growing compliance and…

Join, the collaborative project delivery platform for the built environment, recently announced a suite of new features that make the system even more powerful for users. General contractors use Join to bolster communication, transparency, and collaboration among key project stakeholders: contractors,…