Turning Waste into Resources: The Rise of Circular Construction Practices
Meredith Moore founded Ouroboros Deconstruction in Toronto to promote deconstruction as an alternative to traditional demolition, salvaging materials for reuse and recycling instead of sending them to landfills. Deconstruction reduces waste, emissions, and embodied carbon while preserving valuable materials like wood…
Aging Infrastructure Highlights Canada’s Struggle with Slowing Investment
BNN Bloomberg reports that Canada’s infrastructure is aging as investment in capital assets continues to slow, with the average age of non-housing capital stock reaching over nine years in 2023, leaving just 63.3% of its “useful” life remaining, according to Statistics…
Durham Greener Buildings Program Honors Energy Efficiency Leaders at First Evening of Recognition
The Durham Greener Buildings program recently hosted its inaugural Evening of Recognition in Whitby, honoring institutional and commercial buildings across Durham Region for outstanding energy efficiency in 2023. The program, launched in January 2024 in collaboration with the Windfall Ecology Centre,…
100% Employee-owned, Graham Recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2025
We are excited to announce that Graham has been recognized once again as one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada for 2025! This esteemed award reflects our commitment to building a workplace where employees are not only valued but truly…
ConTech: Latest Trends and Innovations – No. 84
A look at the world of Construction Technology – by Arnie Gess, publisher of Construction Links Network. Do you have the latest scoop in construction technology? Submit your news releases to us! There is no cost to have your press release published on…
Montréal Chosen to Host the Prestigious World Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2028
The International Association for Earthquake Engineering (IAEE) has selected Montréal to host the 19th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (WCEE 2028). This major global event, scheduled for October 1-6, 2028, will bring together approximately 3,200 specialists from around the globe to…
Get Ready for the London Build Expo and a Record-Breaking Speaker Lineup
In just one week, the largest and most exciting edition of London Build Expo will open its doors at 9:00 am on 20th November at Olympia London. Promising to be bigger than ever, the award-winning event has doubled in size and…
CONEXPO-CON/AGG Releases Essential Guide for Hiring and Retaining Top Construction Talent
Author, trainer, scholar and skilled practitioner, Dr. Larry Kokkelenberg, PH.D., delivered four critical steps to building and retaining a quality workforce in the rapidly evolving construction industry during a live educational session at CONEXPO CON/AGG 2023. His presentation and industry leading…
Geo Week Announces 2025 Conference Program
Organizers of Geo Week, the leading event that bridges geospatial technologies with the built environment, has announced its conference program and speaker lineup for the 2025 event, scheduled for February 10-12, 2025, in Denver, CO. This year’s highly anticipated program will…
Preventing Flood Damage
Flooding can be devastating, but with proactive steps like maintaining proper drainage, using flood barriers, and planning emergency measures, you can reduce the potential for damage. Having a professional assessment of your property can pinpoint vulnerabilities and provide tailored solutions for…
Sustainable Buildings Canada Welcomes New Executive Director
Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC) announces the appointment of Brynn Nheiley as its new Executive Director. A visionary leader dedicated to sustainable development, Brynn joins SBC with a commitment to expanding the organization’s reach and strengthening its impact across Canada’s built environment. With…
MEA and ACEC-Ontario Launch Revised Standard Agreement for Engineering Projects
The Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) and Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Ontario (ACEC-Ontario) recently announced the release of the latest revision of the MEA-ACEC-Ontario Standard Agreement for Engineering Services. This updated agreement is the culmination of extensive collaboration between municipal…
Canada’s Building Permit Surge in September
Canada’s building sector is experiencing a significant upswing, with Statistics Canada reporting a remarkable increase in the total value of building permits in September 2024, reaching $13 billion. This marks an impressive 11.5% month-over-month increase, making September 2024 the second-highest value…
Coordinating Megaprojects with 1400+ Models in One Location
In this video, Brian Hertz, Design Technology Director at Vestal Corporation, dives into his five-year journey with Revizto on megaprojects. He discusses how an Integrated Collaboration Platform has dramatically improved design coordination processes, especially on a global scale. Brian emphasizes the…
Turnkey construction eliminates unforeseen hassles of metal building kits
While standardized prefabricated DYI packages seem convenient, clients quickly discover how it’s better to have one professional team do the complete building job – from supplying the materials to grand opening. Read the first part of this article that describes the…