Friday, May 17, 2024 
Thick skin syndrome: women in trades normalize microaggressions to be ‘one of the guys’
Recently, Lisa Weatherby, dean of academic services of Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), and Seema Lal, president of Canadian Construction Women, spoke with Stacy Thomas of Canadian HR Reporter on how we need to support work environments for women in trades. Lisa discussed the transformational approach…
National Institute of Building Sciences Announces Digital Technology Council
The Digital Technology Council builds on the foundation of building information management and reflects the advancement of digital technology in the built environment. To better serve the ever-evolving architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) industry, the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) has…
PRO Announces Somero Enterprises as Newest Center of Excellence Member
PRO: An ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Productivity welcomes Somero® Enterprises, Inc. as its newest member. Somero® joins as a Silver Member. Somero® Enterprises, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of technologically advanced concrete placing equipment and associated machinery. The company was founded in 1986…
Gordie Howe bridge deck nearly connected in the middle
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a significant infrastructure project connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, is approaching a major milestone as its deck is nearly connected in the middle. This bridge, set to be one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in…
NAV CANADA inaugurates construction of the new Victoria Airport Control Tower
NAV CANADA and the Victoria Airport Authority, recently held a groundbreaking event for the construction of the new Victoria Airport Control Tower. The event took place at the new construction site, located near the Airside Operations Centre, with representatives from NAV…
Lafarge Canada and Geocycle Canada pilot 100% circular production of clinker in Nova Scotia
Lafarge Canada and Geocycle Canada, members Holcim Group, announce the completion of a pilot at the Lafarge Brookfield Cement Plant (Nova Scotia) to produce high-quality clinker made of recycled minerals recovered from waste sources, which can potentially reduce CO2 level by 60% per tonne of…
Béton Provincial Acquires Assets from CRH Canada Group in Eastern North America
Béton Provincial Ltée, the largest Canadian-owned company in the concrete and cement industry, is pleased to announce that it has concluded a transaction with CRH Canada Group Inc., involving the acquisition of numerous assets located in Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, and the state of New York.…
Enhancing Security: Schlage Indication Trim Portfolio Expansion
Allegion, a leading security products and solutions provider, announced the expansion of its indication trim portfolio with three new lines of Schlage® Indication Solutions, a best-in-class lock portfolio designed specifically with K-12 and higher education security needs in mind while also serving…
Sevoy Developments introduces 1515 Pickering Parkway
Sevoy Developments is thrilled to unveil its latest condominium project, 1515 Pickering Parkway. This project marks a significant milestone for Sevoy Developments and their experienced team, having successfully acquired prime, multi-residential sites across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), resulting in a pipeline…
Official Launch of the Verdora Project in Vaudreuil-Dorion
The Verdora residential project, located on Harwood Boulevard in Vaudreuil-Dorion is officially launched. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in the presence of Mayor Guy Pilon, developer Legacy Development Group, and partners Capital Property Development CPD Inc. and Alluvia Real Estate. The architectural design is by Geiger and Huot Architects, and Magil Construction is…
Reid’s Heritage Homes Unveils Brand Refresh
Reid’s Heritage Homes, a leading real estate home builder in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region (GHRR) for over 45 years, has unveiled an exciting brand revitalization that reflects its tradition of innovation, quality, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. Introducing a…
IAPMO Honored with President’s ‘E Star’ Award for Continued Excellence in Increasing U.S. Exports
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) was recently honored with the President’s “E Star” Award for Export Service at a ceremony hosted by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo in Washington, D.C., marking the second time the…
NSC Releases New Research on Location Geofencing Technology
Despite increased efforts to reduce serious incidents and fatalities, or SIFs, in the workplace over the last few decades, the percentage of worker deaths has only fallen by about 15%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Recognizing the severity of…
ACEC-Ontario celebrates the 2024 Ontario Engineering Project Awards
Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Ontario (ACEC -Ontario) celebrated their annual Ontario Engineering Project Awards (OEPA), recognizing the Ontario consulting engineering community, on the evening of May 9th, at the liberty Grand in Toronto. ACEC-Ontario had the honour of having…
NIBS Issues Call-to-Action Report on Access to Clean Water and Housing Affordability
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) recently issued the 2024 Moving Forward Report, a two-part report focused on recommendations to ensure access to clean water and sanitation and to promote housing affordability. The report was compiled by the NIBS Consultative Council, which convenes…
