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Every developer has opted to pay Montreal instead of building affordable housing, under new bylaw
Two years after Valérie Plante’s administration said a new housing bylaw would lead to the construction of 600 new social housing units per year, the city hasn’t seen a single one. The Bylaw for a Diverse Metropolis forces developers to include…
The ultimate guide to cost management
This guide discusses in detail best practices for estimating project costs, managing budgets, tracking commitment spending, and reporting on project health from the owner’s perspective to master capital cost management. The key to successful project cost controls begins with having clearly…
IAPMO makes Tentative Interim Amendment available for Public Comment – Uniform Mechanical Code
In accordance with the IAPMO Regulations Governing Committee Projects, IAPMO would like to announce that a tentative interim amendment (TIA) to the 2024 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®) is being submitted for public comment. UMC TIA 002-24 revises text in the…
CIPHEX West Returns to Calgary this October
CIPHEX West returns to Calgary in October with innovative ideas, fresh opportunities and ideal networking channels. More than 85% of exhibit space is already sold in Western Canada’s biggest trade show for plumbing, hydronics, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and water…
Tracking the EV battery factory construction boom across North America
The onshoring of battery manufacturing for EVs started as a trickle during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it’s a tsunami. In 2019, just two battery factories were operating in the United States with another two under construction. Today there are about 30 battery factories either…
Feds invest to enhance innovation and competitiveness of Alberta’s construction industry
The construction industry in Alberta is a vital contributor to the provincial economy, employing a significant workforce and generating substantial economic activity. Recognizing the importance of this sector and the need for skilled professionals to develop critical infrastructure, affordable housing, and…
Construction on Ottawa’s north-south rail line hits another delay
Construction on Ottawa’s north-south rail line has hit a new delay, with the handover of the Trillium Line to the city of Ottawa now not expected until at least early November. Councillors received an update on construction for Stage 2 of…
Curry Supply introduces Olivia Pietrolungo as Marketing Coordinator
Curry Supply Co. is thrilled to announce the newest addition to our team. We are excited to welcome Olivia Pietrolungo as our new Marketing Coordinator. Olivia will be involved in the planning, creation, and execution of social media posts. She will…
Housing starts in Canada stood at 254,966 units in July
The housing starts trendline showed a positive trend for the second consecutive month, driven by robust housing starts in July. The trend stood at 242,525 units, marking a 2.8% increase from June’s 235,819 units, as reported by the Canada Mortgage and…
eBarrow Kit turns existing wheelbarrows into motorized load-haulers
Just because it’s easier to transport a heavy load in a wheelbarrow, doing so can still be a lot of hard work. That’s where the eBarrow Kit comes in, as it quickly adds an electric boost to your existing wheelbarrow. Invented by appropriately…
Illegal disposal of demolition waste leads to $70K in fines in Saskatchewan
A rural municipality, a construction company and two individuals found out that getting rid of demolition waste the wrong way is not just bad for the environment but also the pocketbook. On May 30, 2023, the RM of Wheatlands, Morsky Industrial…
White House finalizes guidance to boost use of U.S.-made goods in infrastructure
The White House on Monday issued guidance to boost the use of U.S.-made goods including steel, iron and other construction materials, in government-funded infrastructure projects. The “Buy America” binding guidance, first proposed in February, was finalized by the White House Office…
This Simple Effective Design Is Saving Homes From Floodwaters
With extreme weather on the rise, more homeowners are dealing with the threats of flooding and how to prevent damage to their residences. Traditional flood protection calls for sandbagging, but there’s another less labor-intensive alternative that has proven quite effective. AquaDams are large…
Wacker Neuson Group Selects Syncron as Strategic Partner for Aftermarket Pricing
Syncron recently announced that the Wacker Neuson Group, a manufacturer of construction equipment and compact machines, has selected Syncron Price to automate pricing for new spare parts and price changes and to interface with ERP technologies. “Our biggest challenge was switching from manual…
Largest earthquake test for mass-timber tower successful in California
US architecture studio Lever Architecture and a team of researchers have successfully tested the earthquake-resistant capabilities of a 10-storey, mass-timber building in California. Carried out early this year, the test featured a massive hydraulic table to prove the resiliency of a skyscraper constructed out of engineer…
