News Roundup for August 12, 2025
Non-profit, co-op builders call for dramatic increase in funding to curb Ontario housing crisis; Ontario records low housing starts, even … Read more
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G&H lands brace of maintenance contracts
Building products giant SIG has agreed a three-year maintenance deal with G&H for 120 locations across the UK, including trade … Read more
Austin’s recent economic slowdown a warning for regional construction
The Texas “economic miracle” has given the state plenty to brag about. From 2023 to 2024, the population grew by … Read more
From Data Mess to Market Edge
What do 3,503 construction leaders from 27 countries think about the industry’s tech future? Autodesk’s latest global survey reveals the … Read more
Top Construction Industry Trends to Watch from 2025–2028
The construction industry is on the cusp of a transformative era driven by rapid technological advancements, shifting economic landscapes, and … Read more
Construction stress eases, but contractors remain cautious
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Good news … Read more
Toronto’s Tallest: ‘Supertalls’ Shaping the Skyline
DEVELOPMENT PLANNINGAugust 11, 2025 by Anthony Teles 1.5K Toronto’s Tallest: ‘Supertalls’ Shaping the Skyline There are nine ‘supertall’ developments — buildings 300 … Read more
M&E contractor Cannock goes under
A statement of affairs posted at Companies House reveals the firm had debts of £4m when it went under. Money … Read more
Explosions at U.S. Steel plant in Pennsylvania leave 1 dead, 1 missing, 10 injured
CLAIRTON, PA. — Explosions at a U.S. Steel plant that shook the ground near Pittsburgh left one dead and sent … Read more
AEM Day at CM Labs targets tech and advocacy
Training and technology innovator CM Labs recently hosted an AEM Day at its Montreal headquarters. AEM Day at CM Labs … Read more
A New Era of Construction Quality with IoT and Blockchain
A construction project is a network of hundreds of processes, participants, products, and materials. It’s no wonder that everything does … Read more
Smart Construction Dashboard Boosts Efficiency in Projects
In the construction industry, smart technology and artificial intelligence (AI) play crucial roles across site management, significantly transforming operations. When … Read more