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OnSolve, a leading critical event management provider that enables organizations to mitigate physical threats and remain agile when a crisis strikes, recently released its 2023 Government Risk Impact Brief. The brief focuses on how federal, state and local government agencies can leverage advanced…

Global eTraining, a pioneering force in online education for the architecture, engineering, construction and manufacturing industries, is proud to announce a game-changing advancement – the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the custom course building solution, The Generator. As part of Global eTraining’s commitment to…

Trimble and Ferguson recently announced that Ferguson locations nationwide have joined the Trimble Supplier Xchange digital pricing and procurement network, further digitizing the construction supply chain for mutual mechanical and commercial customers and increasing efficiency between construction teams and their most important business relationships. “It…

Calgary continued to see robust activity in the building and development sector in the third quarter of 2023. Residential construction values continued to increase year-over-year compared to 2022. Much of this value was driven by an increase in multi-residential buildings and…

YAK MAT, a trusted leader in the construction and heavy equipment matting industry, recently announced the establishment of its new Crane and Specialty Lifting Division. This strategic initiative aims to address the growing demand for specialized matting solutions in the crane…

The ninth annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world. The “Overall Excellence” award was presented to Quay Quarter Tower, located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The winning concrete project also received…

Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham is calling for changes to the city’s zoning process in order to fast track housing construction. The mayor says Winnipeg has a housing shortage and needs more homes to make them more affordable. “This is a way…

In a move that reminds municipal governments that they are creatures of the provincial government, the Government of British Columbia is making sweeping changes to enable more low-rise, multi-family residential developments. It terms such building styles as “small-scale, multi-unit” buildings, such…

The PCL family of companies is pleased announce the following appointments to our senior leadership team: Chris Gower is appointed to Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Gower has been with PCL for 28 years and previously led the organization’s buildings division in Canada, the United…

Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s School of Continuing Education, Indigenous Strategy and Joseph A. Remai School of Construction have partnered to deliver Green Building Awareness training to Indigenous people. Training will focus on green energy and sustainable building technologies and highlight career paths that…

The office of Ontario’s auditor general has confirmed it is looking into the provincial government’s controversial plans to redevelop Ontario Place and move the Ontario Science Centre to the waterfront. “I can confirm that the Office of the Auditor General is…

The long-awaited Fundy Quay development on the old Canadian Coast Guard site will soon be taking shape, says Chris Elias, the vice-president of development for Fundy Harbour Group.  The Saint John-based, family-owned company is planning five buildings for the waterfront site,…

To mark the next phase in its Canadian residential rental program, Cadillac Fairview is pleased to announce the construction of 510 units at 750 Peel Street in Montreal, part of the company’s Quad Windsor district which includes Gare Windsor, Tour Deloitte and Tour des…

EllisDon, in collaboration with its TransED Partners and the City of Edmonton, is pleased to announce the commencement of the Valley Line Southeast LRT’s passenger service. This achievement heralds the introduction of an innovative, low-floor transit system designed to seamlessly integrate with Edmonton’s urban…

The government this week issued a request for qualifications for the design and construction of a new terminal. The request is expected to lead to a shortlist of qualified teams that will be invited to participate in a request for proposals.…