Monday, May 6, 2024 
Ontario to establish working group to deal with Greenbelt probe fallout: memo
The province says it is creating a working group to implement recommendations made in a damning auditor general’s report on the government’s decision to remove land from the protected Greenbelt. A memo from Premier Doug Ford’s chief of staff and the…
How the feds could push cities to build more homes — with a carrot or stick
From local zoning to community consultations, there are plenty of ways cities are hitting the brakes on residential construction, even as Canada faces a significant housing shortage. According to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, average municipal approval timelines for housing projects…
National home sales in Canada down slightly in July
In July 2023, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reported that national home sales showed minimal change compared to the previous month. Sales on the Canadian MLS® Systems experienced a slight 0.7% decline from June to July, but this follows a…
Getting Your Business Ready Before Hurricane Strikes
This week is the beginning of peak Hurricane season and what we know is that being prepared can make all the difference. See First Onsite’s emergency preparedness plan to help keep your property protected through the storm. Getting to “Prepared” in…
APEC Forum Explores Importance of International Standards for Safe Drinking Water, Product Compliance and Properly Trained Workforce
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) and its charitable arm, the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH™), helped host a daylong water forum during the recently concluded Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Third Senior Officials’ and Ministerial Meeting.…
New Report Finds Only One Ontario City is Affordable With an Average Income
Wahi’s Roadmap to Housing Affordability: Ontario Edition shines a light on challenges (and opportunities) for homebuyers around the province. Even with a 20% downpayment and an average household income, only 19 out of 245 local real estate markets in Ontario are…
Weather Risk Management: How to Navigate the Challenges
Weather plays a pivotal role in the construction industry. Unpredictable conditions, compounded by the looming threat of climate change, demand heightened preparedness and strategic responses. According to a study by the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), weather conditions affect 45% of construction…
How to Work Safely on a Roof
Is there anyone who does not recognize the danger of working on a roof? It is not news that falling from the edge of a roof—even a one-story building—can result in serious injury or death. What is often less noticed are…
Working Group to Develop Cured-in-Place-Piping Inspectors Professional Qualifications Standard
ASSE International is forming a working group to develop a professional qualifications standard for inspectors of cured-in-place-piping (CIPP) systems, a process for in place pipe rehabilitation. The first working group meeting is expected to be held in the Chicagoland area in mid-September.…
Constructing History: Unveiling the Ancient Techniques that Shaped Our World
Construction is the cornerstone of human progress, and throughout history, ingenious methods have been developed to build awe-inspiring structures that still captivate us today. From the towering pyramids of Egypt to the grandeur of the Roman Colosseum, the techniques employed by…
IWSH to Launch New Plumbing Champions Initiative in Australia
The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) will deliver a new Plumbing Champions social project activity as part of the upcoming WorldSkills Australia National Championships & Skills Show, which will be hosted Aug. 17-19 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition…
Håkan Bäckström appointed new CEO at Huddig
The excavator loader manufacturer Huddig gets a new CEO when Håkan Bäckström takes on the position at the latest by the end of this year. He succeeds Lars Lindahl, who has been CEO for almost 20 years and now chooses to…
Transform Your Organization with Real-time Data & Insights
Post-pandemic construction demands leveraging real-time data to make informed project decisions. In today’s digital age, the industry struggles to collaborate and use data efficiently due to communication silos throughout the project, including design, preconstruction, execution, and closeout stages. Business intelligence (BI)…
How Heavy Construction Scheduling and Dispatching Software Works
Whitebards, spreadsheets, paper and phone calls remain go-to tools at many heavy construction companies for scheduling and dispatching resources. These offline solutions, however, make it hard to keep pace with ever-changing requirements and get the right people, equipment and materials to…
Culture in Construction: Why it Matters, and How to Make it Better
By Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) staff There is a labor shortage in the construction industry – and it’s not exactly breaking news. Headlines declare that “nobody wants to work anymore” – but is this explanation really at the root of what’s…
