CANstruction Design Competition Raises over 57,000 Pounds of Food Donations
The annual CANstruction design and build competition returned to Toronto last month, bringing together a group of architecture, engineering, and … Read more
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Subcontractors feel the pinch but still expect growth
U.S. subcontractors are heading into the second half of 2023 facing a mixed bag of issues. Inflation costs and labor … Read more
The Role of Design-Build Contractors
Construction projects can be complex and time-consuming. As a result, many contractors are turning to design-build contractors to help streamline … Read more
Willmott Dixon signs £34m revamp of DfE headquarters
Under the 27-month project, worth an estimated £34m, the Grade II listed Sanctuary Buildings in Victoria will get a phased … Read more
‘Do I have regrets? Hell yeah,’ says Davenport mayor after partial collapse of Iowa building
DES MOINES, IOWA — A structural engineer’s report issued last week indicated a wall of a century-old apartment building in Iowa was at imminent … Read more
160 Front Westathon: Late Night Light
To bring our week of 160 Front West Photos of the Day to a close, this nighttime image by UrbanToronto … Read more
‘What recession?’ Nearly all sectors see strong construction spending
Dive Brief: National construction spending increased 1.9% in April to a seasonally adjusted annualized basis of $1.05 trillion, according to … Read more
Claritas Group heading for liquidation
CEO and founder Jon Wardle confirmed the news in a statement while thanking staff and suppliers for the impact of … Read more
Housing Starts in U.S. and Canada not the Total Train Wreck Expected
An expected fallout from higher interest rates is a decline in housing starts. In both the U.S. and Canada, that … Read more
News Roundup for June 2, 2023
Olivia Chow has taken the bold stance of asserting that tax hikes are necessary to improve the delivery of essential … Read more
EEOC report berates construction for discrimination
Capping a year of hearings and increased scrutiny on sexual and racial discrimination in the construction industry, the Equal Employment … Read more
Plan for major NHS estate green upgrade framework
The Government is planning to spend billions of pounds over the next 15 years through its Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, … Read more