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Some much-needed reprieve is coming to users of the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge. The new one is currently being built and is scheduled to be open to traffic by the end of 2026 — one year ahead of schedule. The accelerated timeline is…

The provincial government is set to amend the BC Building Code to enable the expanded use of mass timber construction in a very tall way. Currently, the maximum height of a mass timber building under provincial regulations is 12 storeys, but…

The federal government is dusting off a Second World War-era housing plan to ignite the pace of home construction in Canada. Housing Minister Sean Fraser on Tuesday confirmed Global News’ report from Monday that the minority Liberals were taking the nearly 80-year-old program off the…

Canada’s construction industry is a powerhouse, providing employment for approximately 1.5 million individuals and significantly impacting our economy. In 2016, concerns about payment delays throughout the industry surfaced, capturing the attention of stakeholders, and prompting action. Recently, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos,…

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced the 2023 recipients of the annual AEM Advocacy Award, which recognizes member companies for their outstanding contributions to the association’s advocacy efforts. AEM honored 37 member companies with Gold Awards for their contributions to…

Continuing a successful partnership that began nearly a decade ago, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) has renewed its participation in a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to collaborate on improving…

RONA recently celebrated yet another milestone with board cutting ceremonies simultaneously marking the reopening of the new RONA+ stores in the following locations: RONA+ Golden Mile – 800 Warden Avenue, Toronto RONA+ Brampton South – 370 Kennedy Road S, Brampton RONA+ Brampton…

The holiday season is upon us, bringing joy, warmth, and the spirit of giving. While we indulge in the festive cheer, it’s essential not to overlook the importance of safety, especially during the winter months. This year, why not surprise your…

By Nick Ainis – Founder & CEO of Fusioncorp Developments Inc. This is a synopsis of the second of 10 Chapters, each to appear in Construction Links Network which began in November 2023.  BUILDING TORONTO’s SKYLINE: TORONTO’S CONDOMINIUMS THROUGH THE AGES is available through Amazon…

Tracking hours and activities of individual drivers who transport equipment was a challenge at Villager Construction. B2W Track, with its electronic daily field logs, is ideal for reporting on labor, production quantities, material use and equipment use of crews. Those logs,…

The Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ, Cogeim and Demonfort, have announced a new condominium project called Perspectives Bates. Located at the intersection of Bates and Pratt streets, where Town of Mount-Royal meets Outremont, the building will offer 73 units spread over 7 floors.…

With one month remaining in 2023, underbidding activity in the Greater Toronto Area has reached its highest level of the year. About 93% of the region’s neighbourhoods were in underbidding territory in November, up sharply from 81% in October, according to…

Magic Lite, a trailblazer in the lighting industry for over 38 years, is poised to revolutionize perceptions of fire-rated fixtures. Our new product, the 5CCT Fire Rated Thin Line fixture, not only adheres to the stringent 2-hour fire rating requirements for multi-story buildings…

Timescapes, a leading timelapse and job site analytics technology company, is pleased to announce it has entered into a strategic partnership with EllisDon, a leading Canadian construction services company delivering projects in every market sector around the world. The value of…

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…