Henry Construction supply chain hit for over £43m
According to the failed contractors records published by administrator FRP Advisory, more than 700 firms have been hit by the … Read more
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Researchers call for storm resistant measures in provincial building codes
Aug., 9, 2023 – As severe weather events such as tornadoes and derechos occur more often, researchers are calling for … Read more
UPDATE: Developers tied to housing ministry ‘favoured’ in Greenbelt decision: auditor general
TORONTO — The province’s decision to open up the protected Greenbelt to housing construction favoured “certain developers” with ties to the … Read more
Industrial and institutional projects pace Canada to June permit gains
Building permits, June 2023. (Source: Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0066-01, Building permits, by type of structure and type of work.) The … Read more
UTPro Instant Reports: Ward 9 Davenport Growing Along Transit Corridors
In this week’s UTPro Instant Report, we delve into Ward 9 Davenport, in Toronto’s West End. Its irregular shape roughly … Read more
4 ways schools are rethinking building design
Schools investing in campus upgrades are putting more emphasis on spaces that encourage student engagement, allow flexibility for changing enrollments, … Read more
Bacterial Cells Enhance Construction For Eco-Friendly Design
Recent insights from the Cambridge University Press reveal a groundbreaking achievement: bacterial cells have been cultivated within sand-based construction materials. … Read more
Laing O’Rouke signs pre-con for £220m Cambridge hospital
The firm will now develop the project, presently forecast to cost around £220m, through its next phase of design under … Read more
Towers almost complete as Gordie Howe bridge spans begin to cross river
The talk in Windsor and Detroit is that, after more than two decades of planning, the $5.7 billion Gordie Howe … Read more
Fourth 58-Storey Mixed-Use Submission Emerges Near Oakville GO
In the heart of Oakville, a rezoning submission for 349 Davis Road has emerged, suggesting a 58-storey, mixed-use building that … Read more
Boston Green Line Extension builders sue STV for $35M
Dive Brief: The construction companies that built the Boston MBTA Green Line Extension filed a lawsuit on Aug. 3 against … Read more
AI To Impact UK Construction Positively, Reveal Insights
AI’s positive impacts in the construction industry were highlighted in areas like decision-making, cyber security, and reporting, according to a … Read more