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Construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is about to see some major changes. The last concrete pour for the sloped architectural heads at the top of the pylon head is now complete, and the US tower has reached its full…

The world’s population is set to hit almost 10 billion by 2050. This will lead to new homes, schools, offices, shops, government buildings, hospitals, and all kinds of supporting infrastructure.  We will create new towns and cities to support the lives…

Construction of Fredericton’s new justice building has been paused after the lone bid for the lion’s share of the build was more than $30 million higher than what the New Brunswick government was ready to pay. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure cancelled…

IAPMO R&T Lab, a trusted name for independent testing, research, and technical services in the plumbing and mechanical industries, recently opened its first product test lab in Mexico. Located in Monterrey, IAPMO Mexico is accredited by entidad Mexicana de acreditación, A.C. (ema)…

The City of Nanaimo is banning the use of natural gas in most future buildings – including houses, retail stores and hotels – in an effort to reduce emissions. At a council meeting Monday, Nanaimo council voted five to four in…

Labor demand in the construction industry is at a historic high. According to an analysis by the trade association Associated Builders and Contractors, the industry will need to attract an estimated 546,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023…

Motorists traversing the roads of Nova Scotia will soon encounter a novel addition to their driving experience. Over the next few weeks, automated flagging machines are set to become a common sight at road construction sites across the province. In a…

U.S. construction spending increased solidly in July as a shortage of houses on the market boosted outlays on single-family housing projects. The Commerce Department said on Friday that construction spending rose 0.7%. Data for June was revised slightly higher to show…

Cool Roof France has found an innovative way to use the 130,000 tonnes of waste oysters produced every year in France. As heat waves continue to scorch Europe, many of us are looking for cheap and innovative ways to keep our…

In a new neighborhood of 3D-printed homes in Georgetown, Texas, a 1,574-square-foot house starts at $475,000. In Japan, a construction startup called Serendix recently 3D-printed a smaller house at a fraction of the cost: 5.5 million yen (around $37,600). If it’s built on a small…

With a national housing crisis also being felt in Newfoundland and Labrador, governments are looking to the residential construction industry for help tackling it. But industry players say the problems they face need to be fixed promptly to enable them to do that. According to…

A volunteer and donor-driven community group that completed renovation projects for a wide range of social agencies around the region is ending its run after more than a decade. “It is with a heavy heart that we must share the news…

The Burnaby Lake Aquatic and Arena replacing C.G. Brown Pool is in hot water and will have to be delayed and scaled down from its original plan. Burnaby has fired its architect for a massive pool and ice arena redevelopment at…

Charlottetown will soon lose one of the most prominent features of its skyline. A contract has been awarded for the removal of the combustion power plant in Cumberland Street, including its two huge smokestacks.  The plant had provided backup power to the…

In an increasingly digital world, the construction industry is not immune to the transformative power of the internet. While the core principles of construction may remain the same – bricks, mortar, and steel – the way construction companies connect with clients…