Construction in the Digital Age: Embracing Innovative Tools for Successful Business
The construction industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation as it embraces the digital age. Due to the quick adoption of … Read more
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News Roundup for May 17, 2023
After announcing plans to sue the TTC, the consortium building the Eglinton Line 5 LRT has now formally requested permission … Read more
Jacobs nabs $200M EV battery plant expansion
Award: Electric vehicle battery facility expansionValue: $200 millionLocation: Lancaster, OhioClient: Cirba Solutions Cirba Solutions, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based battery materials … Read more
Sweets College Scholarship Program Announces First Winner
Annual Sweets scholarship helps students pursue their dream of a career in architecture, design, engineering or construction – 2018 applications … Read more
The 5 Most Common Types of Forklift Attachments
Forklifts are widely used in a huge range of industries to lift, move and transport heavy loads. However, they can … Read more
Record low accident rates among NASC contractors
The scaffold trade body’s 240+ contracting member firms recorded a reduction in RIDDORs of 90 in 2021, to 67 in … Read more
UPDATE: Carpenters, LIUNA slam Bradford’s open bidding proposal
Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford’s new proposal to open up bidding on city construction projects has been sharply criticized by … Read more
Carbon from Lafarge’s Richmond plant to become hydrocarbons
(Photo courtesy of Lafarge Canada) Carbon dioxide captured at Lafarge Canada’s cement manufacturing facility in Richmond, B.C., will soon become synthetic … Read more
Hariri Pontarini Makes Architectural Digest with 7 St Thomas
In the world of listicles, some sources provide more substantive ones than others (and fewer weird ads you’d rather not … Read more
Backlog rebounds from 7-month low
Dive Brief: Construction backlog increased to 8.9 months in April, following a drop in March that sent the reading to … Read more
Persistent Workforce Shortages Challenge Commercial Construction Industry as U.S. Building Demands Continue to Grow
To Offset the Lack of Skilled Workers, Contractors Increase use of Efficient Building Approaches The Q1 2018 USG Corporation + … Read more
What Makes Hardwood Flooring Stand Out From Other Flooring Types?
Hardwood flooring is popular among homeowners and interior designers for its unparalleled beauty, durability, and versatility. This flooring type is … Read more