CMiC Expands NEXUS AI-Powered Construction ERP with New AI Agents and Job Costing Tools
CMiC has introduced significant upgrades to NEXUS, its AI-powered construction ERP platform, expanding artificial intelligence across job costing, field reporting, change management, payroll, billing and project operations. The update is designed to help construction teams improve financial accuracy, protect workforce data…
Alberta’s overlooked electricity resource is hiding in plain sight
by Kari Hyde – Director, Customer Energy Solutions – Pembina Institute Demand-side management can reduce peak demand, lower system costs and help the grid keep pace with industrial expansion, data centres and electrification Industrial expansion, data centres, population growth and electrification…
Canadian Infrastructure Council Outlines Six Steps to Make Canada Investment-Ready
The Canadian Infrastructure Council has released Building an Investment-Ready Canada: Six Questions Governments Should Be Able to Answer, a new framework designed to help governments attract private capital and improve infrastructure investment across Canada. The report comes as governments face growing…
Construction Begins on Origins CCS Hub in Alberta, Set to Become Canada’s Largest
Construction has begun on the Origins Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Hub near Clive, Alberta, a major carbon management infrastructure project expected to become Canada’s largest CCS project once operations begin in January 2027. The Government of Canada, Government of Alberta…
NAIT Breaks Ground on $779M Advanced Skills Centre in Edmonton
NAIT has officially broken ground on its Advanced Skills Centre (ASC) in Edmonton, marking the start of construction on the largest capital project in the polytechnic’s history. The 625,000-square-foot facility will transform skilled trades and technology education while helping Alberta meet…
2026 Innovation Spotlight Awards Extend Nomination Deadline to September 14
Building Transformations has extended the nomination deadline for the 2026 Innovation Spotlight Awards to September 14, 2026, giving members additional time to recognize innovative projects, technologies and processes advancing the built environment. Nominations are open to Building Transformations Organization Members and…
Pitt Meadows Plumbing Expands Leadership Structure for Next Stage of Growth
Pitt Meadows Plumbing & Mechanical Systems (PMP) is strengthening its leadership structure as the B.C.-based company and its related businesses expand their capabilities across mechanical construction, sheet metal, mechanical design, service and post-occupancy support. The changes are designed to increase leadership…
Gold Seal Certification Celebrates 35 Years of Construction Excellence in Canada
The Gold Seal Certification Program is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2026, marking more than three decades of recognizing leadership, professionalism and excellence across Canada’s construction industry. Founded in 1991, the program was created to recognize construction professionals who demonstrate high…
Geo Week 2027 Announces Strategic Partnerships Across the Geospatial Industry
Geo Week 2027 Expands Strategic Partnerships Geo Week has announced its strategic partnerships for Geo Week 2027, bringing together geospatial, mapping, reality capture and related organizations ahead of the February 23-25 event at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake…
RONA Expands Skilled Trades Partnership to Help Move Students from Training to Employment
RONA is renewing its partnership with Skilled Trades College (STC) for a second year, investing $40,000 to support skilled trades training while launching a new initiative designed to connect graduates with contractors seeking qualified workers. The partnership aims to address skilled…
How to choose the right heating equipment rental partner for winter
Winter heat equipment planning starts before the temperature drops Why service matters as much as the heaters you rent When cold weather hits, experienced contractors already have a heating plan in place. They’ve learned that early preparation and support from the…
ICBA and Global eTraining Launch Construction Technology Training Initiative for Canadian Contractors
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) has partnered with Global eTraining to launch a major construction technology training initiative designed to help Canadian contractors and their employees develop job-ready digital skills. The initiative brings Global eTraining’s catalogue of on-demand construction…
Forged Through Innovation: How PCL’s Fabrication Shop Became an Industry Titan
For nearly 70 years, PCL’s industrial fabrication shop has grown, integrated new technology and refined its processes, while remaining committed to being Canada’s most trusted industrial builder. The familiar smell of freshly cut metal and the high-pitched buzz of angle grinders…
Why Is Payroll Always a Cash Flow Crisis for Contractors?
“How can a profitable contractor run out of cash?” The jobs are making money — the problem is that your payroll goes out every two weeks and cash comes back in 60 to 90 days. Here’s how to close that gap.…
One Truck. More Ways to Put It to Work.
The KEITH® Contractor System turns a truck body into a versatile, year-round workhorse. The WALKING FLOOR® system automatically unloads materials horizontally, while the CleenSweep® system helps clear material from the floor. Haul and unload mulch, sand, gravel, salt and other bulk…