Thursday, September 19, 2024 
The Urgency to Act: Addressing Alberta’s $30 Billion Infrastructure Deficit
Alberta’s core infrastructure is aging rapidly, with the province’s municipal infrastructure deficit now pegged at $30 billion, says the August 2024 edition of ICBA Alberta’s Construction Monitor. The challenge is all the greater since Alberta’s infrastructure needs are growing. The province’s population…
Sterling’s Service Mechanic Package Recognized as a Top Product of 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Sterling’s Full-Size Truck Capsule Service Mechanic Package has been recognized as a Top Product of 2024 by Modern Work Truck Solutions Magazine. This accolade underscores our commitment to delivering innovative and efficient solutions for service mechanics. Our Service Mechanic…
The Importance of Professional Training for Anchor Bolt and Lifeline Installation and Testing
“Tell me, and I forget. Teach me, and I remember. Involve me, and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin Judging by what he said, Ben Franklin would likely approve of hands-on professional training for installing and testing fall protection equipment. Building and…
Calgary Construction Association Reacts to Job Grant Program Termination
The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) is deeply disappointed by the Government of Alberta’s decision to cut the Canada-Alberta Job Grant program. This vital initiative has been instrumental in the development of a highly skilled workforce within the construction industry. The termination…
New Yanmar-Powered ASV VT-75 Brings Superior Lift Capacity, Loading Capabilities
ASV, an industry-leading brand of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, introduces the VT-75 Posi-Track® compact track loader. Powered by a Yanmar engine, the vertical-lift, 74.3-horsepower machine excels in at-height work, loading trucks and many other tasks in construction…
Massive Fire in Vancouver: Evacuations and Crane Collapse Amidst Destruction
A massive fire in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighborhood has displaced dozens of residents after it engulfed a nearly completed six-storey, wood-frame apartment building and spread to nearby homes. The fire, which started at 3477 West 41st Avenue at around 6:30 p.m., caused…
AMS Building Centre in Haïda Gwaïi joins RONA affiliated dealer network
RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating and servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores, welcomes AMS Building Centre to its network of RONA affiliated dealers. The group operates a building centre located in Haïda Gwaïi (BC), which…
Expanding Our Presence in Canada: New Procore Partnerships Aim to Advance Diversity and Inclusion in the Construction Industry
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of Procore’s values. We recognize the importance of creating opportunities for underrepresented groups within the construction industry – and we are proud to announce our deepened expansion into Canada through strategic partnerships with the…
EllisDon Expands Tech Ecosystem with Crewscope Partnership
EllisDon announces the addition of a new Technology Ecosystem Strategic Partner, Crewscope, adding to our growing list of preferred technology suppliers. This announcement follows recent additions of both StruxHub and Touchplan to cement EllisDon’s long-term technology strategy, led by the Data…
Celebrating Construction Milestone: 11 Yorkville Topping-Off Ceremony
RioCan Living, Metropia, and Capital Developments recently celebrated a significant construction milestone for 11 Yorkville with a topping-off ceremony on site, marking the completion of the final structural elements. The ceremony was attended by key consultants, partners, and stakeholders. With resident…
DIRTT Unveils Major ICE® Software Update
DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd., a leader in industrialized construction, recently announced the release of ICE Manager, the most significant update to its industry-leading software platform to date. This software update introduces two key components: the new ICE Manager and the Design…
Alberta Municipalities Thrive on Renewable Tax Income
Alberta municipalities will collect almost twice as much in tax revenues from wind and solar projects in their jurisdictions this year compared to last year, according to new analysis by the Business Renewables Centre-Canada (BRC-Canada). “Municipal tax revenues amounted to $54…
Victoria’s Major Mixed-Use Developments Forge Ahead Despite Economic Challenges
Despite challenging economic conditions, two of Victoria’s largest mixed-use developments are moving forward. Focus Equities’ Roundhouse project and Starlight Investments’ Harris Green redevelopment remain on track despite high interest rates and rising labor and material costs. Focus Equities’ Ken Mariash, after…
Canada’s Push for Modular Homes: Faster, Cheaper, and Sustainable
Canada’s housing construction methods have seen little change since its founding, prompting a push for modular construction to address the severe housing shortage. Modular homes, assembled in factories before on-site installation, can be built 20-50% faster, reduce waste, require fewer workers,…
Celtic Cross Ceremony Commemorates Lives Lost in Rideau Canal Construction
On Monday, people gathered at the Celtic Cross Monument near the Rideau Canal to honor the estimated 1,000 workers who died building the canal between 1826 and 1832. The annual Celtic Cross Ceremony remembers the Irish, French Canadian, and Indigenous workers…
