METALCON 2026 Design District to Explore Carbon, Codes and the Future of Metal Construction
As architects, engineers, and design professionals navigate increasing demands around sustainability, building performance, code compliance, and resilience, METALCON is expanding its Design District programming for 2026 with a new educational lineup focused on the future of metal construction. Taking place October…
Africa Build Show Kenya 2026 Returns as East Africa’s Leading Construction Trade Event
The 4th edition of Africa Build Show Kenya will take place from July 22–24, 2026, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, reaffirming its position as East Africa’s premier construction, building, and infrastructure trade exhibition. Organized by MIE Events…
ConTech Weekly: Smarter Construction Starts Here – No. 163
by Arnie Gess, president of Construction Links Network The construction industry isn’t slowing down, it’s getting smarter. This week, we’re exploring how AI, connected platforms, and digital innovation are reshaping everything from procurement and project management to remote inspections and portfolio oversight. You’ll…
Construction Leaders to Explore AI Adoption at Boston Digital Transformation Summit
Construction and technology professionals from across North America will gather in Boston this fall for the AI & Data Transformation in Construction Summit Boston, a premier industry event focused on accelerating digital transformation through artificial intelligence, data, and innovation. Taking place…
Electrification is industrial strategy: It’s time we see it that way
by Kevin Lockhart, Director, Buildings – Pembina Institute Buildings must play a bigger role as Canada’s electricity demand is set to surge As Canada works to meet rapidly growing electricity demand driven by electrification across buildings, transportation, and industry, there is a…
Winnipeg Launches New Incentive Programs to Redevelop Vacant Buildings
The City of Winnipeg is introducing two new incentive programs designed to encourage the renovation, redevelopment, occupation, or removal of vacant buildings throughout the city. Applications for the Renovation Fee Waiver Program and the Vacant Building Exemption Program open on July…
Canadian Housing Starts Hold Steady While Future Supply Momentum Weakens
Canada’s housing construction sector delivered mixed results in May 2026, according to the latest data from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). While the national housing starts trend remained largely unchanged, signs of slowing future supply are beginning to emerge despite…
Smart Construction Equipment Brings Both Brawn and Brains to Jobsites
Construction equipment is no longer just about providing the brawn crews need to get work done. Today’s equipment also has the brains to help crews work more efficiently and safely, taking some of the pressure off of stressed-out and oftentimes inexperienced…
Ontario Regulation 381/15 – NOISE
Ontario Regulation 381/15 sets clear requirements for managing workplace noise and protecting workers from harmful exposure. This article outlines employer responsibilities, key exposure limits, and how noise assessments and hearing conservation programs can help prevent hearing loss and ensure compliance. Noise…
TrueLook and Noonlight Release 2026 State of Construction Site Security Report, Revealing 50% Increase in Jobsite Break-Ins YoY
TrueLook, a leading provider of construction camera and jobsite visibility solutions, released its 2026 State of Construction Site Security Report in partnership with Noonlight, revealing a sharp rise in construction site theft and identifying key patterns that contractors can use to…
Five Small Wins That Are Quietly Making Safety Work Lighter
Five quiet wins are quietly making safety work feel lighter, and it’s worth a moment to notice. From records that live in one calm place to audit weeks that feel like Tuesdays, this warm, hopeful read celebrates what’s getting easier for…
Stay dry on the jobsite
A construction project begins in early spring. Excavation starts, the site is stripped and graded, and then the weather changes. Temperatures rise, snow melts, rain moves in – and water starts to build. Without any planned drainage, runoff flows directly into…
B.C. Advances Fraser River Tunnel Project with New Procurement Strategy
The Government of British Columbia is moving forward with the Fraser River Tunnel Project, a major transportation infrastructure initiative that will replace the aging George Massey Tunnel with a modern, toll-free, eight-lane immersed-tube tunnel. The project is designed to improve safety,…
Optimizing Organic Waste Recycling for Regulatory Compliance: A Case Study
In response to strict organic waste diversion mandates, a California city overhauled its food waste infrastructure to increase processing throughput and material recovery rates. Partnering with Van Dyk Recycling Solutions, the city integrated a high-capacity KEITH® WALKING FLOOR® storage and metering…
Why General Contractors Choose Double Black Construction for PEMB
For general contractors managing multiple trades, subcontractors, suppliers and project milestones, delays in any phase of construction can create costly ripple effects throughout the project. That’s why when GCs have projects requiring pre-engineering metal buildings systems, they should only choose to…