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The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is moving full steam ahead with its project to redevelop large swathes of reserve land, with two multidisciplinary design and urban planning teams now selected to take on development plans. Earlier this year the Nation announced it would…

The City of Montreal announced Wednesday it will be banning the use of gas as a source of heat in new constructions. Officials say they are planning to adopt a bylaw to ban appliances, such as gas cookers, that emit heat-related…

Ontario faces a tough road to meet its goal of building more than a million new homes. Construction industry insiders say the latest government policy reversal and elevated interest rates wreak uncertainty for developers. On Monday, Housing Minister Paul Calandra announced…

The International Finance Corporation is looking to develop a guarantee facility for private investors to boost finance for greener construction in emerging markets, as growing populations, urbanization and industrialization are set to  spur pollution far beyond safe limits. IFC, the world’s largest…

Mult-Wing Group A/S recently acquired 100% of the shares in VIP Air Empowerment Srl, a long-time customer of Multi-Wing’s impellers with a strong position in the Italian axial fan solution market. This acquisition will contribute significantly Multi-Wing’s transition to fan solutions,…

Recently Groupe HD, Omnia Technologies and Kastello Immobilier celebrated the start of construction on a major mixed-use residential project in the borough of Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. Consisting of two separate buildings informed by the same architectural esthetic, this integrated development will comprise a…

WorkSafeBC is reminding asbestos abatement employers and workers to take the necessary steps to ensure they meet new asbestos abatement requirements taking effect next year. Starting Jan. 1, 2024, asbestos abatement employers must be licensed to operate in B.C., and any individual…

The Utility Expo 2023, held September 26-28 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky., featured a rise in alternative-energy equipment, reflecting growing regulations and changing customer preferences regarding off-road equipment emissions. As the industry’s hub for exploring new technologies, networking,…

Tips & Advice for General Contractors November 8, 2023 | 1:30 -2:00 PM ET From managing subcontractors and inaccurate project documentation to navigating unresolved disputes and communicating with stakeholders, the job of a general contractor brings many unique challenges. We understand…

In our modern world, technology has changed the way we complete most tasks, and construction projects are no exception. The construction industry faces several challenges including delays, cost overruns, waste, labor shortages, and quality control issues.These problems not only hinder progress…

Graham is excited to announce that the St. Paul’s Hospital Front Entrance project, situated in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan has been awarded to Graham. “The project includes an 8,353 ft2 expansion, consisting of a fully accessible and expanded front entrance with 6,609 ft2 of interior renovations supporting…

The digital real estate company offers personalized listings, a premium mobile app, and agent-level insights to help Canadians navigate their real estate journeys. Wahi, a leading digital real estate platform, recently announced it is expanding its suite of digital tools, data…

The RONA Foundation, which oversees the philanthropic activities of RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating the Lowe’s, RONA+, RONA, and Réno-Dépôt banners, is proud to announce the results of its new Home Sweet Home campaign, which ran from September 1…

Dave Viola, CEO of The IAPMO Group of the United States, was elected to a three-year term as chair of the World Plumbing Council (WPC) at the 2023 World Plumbing Conference, concluding last week in Shanghai, China, and via remote online…

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