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The PCL family of companies announces the succession transition for the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. Chris Gower is appointed the ninth President and CEO of PCL in its 118-year history. Chris brings nearly three decades of experience with…

OpenSpace, a global leader in 360° reality capture and AI-powered analytics for the construction industry, has announced new capabilities designed to accelerate large-scale projects and efficiently manage extended teams. As project complexity increases, so does the number of sites, floors,…

Join, the collaborative project delivery platform for the built environment, recently announced the launch of Join Insights, its new preconstruction dashboard for general contractor executives. The first product to offer a firm-wide view into preconstruction project health, Insights is built on top of Join’s…

Beck Technology, a leading preconstruction software company, recently announced the release of a groundbreaking feature, Alternates, within its flagship DESTINI Estimator software. This powerful update enhances preconstruction workflows, empowering users to create and manage alternates seamlessly, leading to faster, more accurate…

Calling construction professionals in the constructions trades to recruit mentors (and mentees) to join the Building Builders mentoring program to volunteer their time to Mentor a Mentee who is interested in or already in a construction trade (we have many mentees…

The Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) installed new officers and directors for 2024-2026 during its Annual Meeting in Lost Pines, Texas, which celebrated the 59th anniversary of the organization’s founding as the original association dedicated to testing, adjusting and balancing. “It…

A Comparative Analysis: TradesLink vs. Everyone Else In today’s job market, finding the right job can be especially difficult for tradespeople with specialized skills. While general platforms like Indeed and ZipRecruiter are popular across industries, TradesLink offers a platform designed explicitly for trades…

RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores, congratulates Joel and Josh McPhail on acquiring the RONA store in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. The new owners are ensuring the store’s future,…

Winter can bring challenges like heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures, and potential power outages, which can affect property integrity. Preparing early by checking insulation, weatherproofing windows and doors, and ensuring heating systems are in good shape can make all the difference. Creating…

After factoring in all the other elements that go into a successful building project, clients quickly see it’s better to go with a turnkey construction partner rather than purchasing a prefabricated standardized DYI package. Steel buildings are an ideal choice for…

Finishing projects on time and on budget is always the number one goal. But in the winter, this isn’t always easy. Colder temperatures bring a unique set of challenges to jobsites. How do you power your jobsite, keep costs and emissions…

The inside of a typical data centre is sleek and modern, filled with sophisticated servers housed on racks encased in glass, connected by cables, and monitored by high-tech security, management, and environmental systems.  The rooftop of a data centre is a…

UnitiWall Corporation is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the PostLofts contract by Atria Development. Scheduled to break ground in early 2025, Mississauga-based UnitiWall will provide the entire exterior opaque building envelope for this modern 12-storey, mixed-use development in…

The Canadian Wood Council is pleased to announce the winning projects of the 40th annual Wood Design & Building Awards program. This prestigious awards program recognizes and celebrates the outstanding work of architectural professionals from around the world who achieve excellence…

Working effectively in today’s digitally enabled design and construction ecosystem is no easy task. The construction industry is rife with siloed teams working independently, which leads to miscommunication, disconnects, and limited collaboration. Even with more connected solutions that make it easier…