The Statesman Journal reports that new technologies like drones and robotic total stations allow construction companies to be more accurate when mapping job sites, while also eliminating waste in time and materials. According to Forbes, $160 billion a year is wasted by factors including inefficiency READ HERE

From Kubota Canada Ltd., the SVL65-2 track loader — available in Canada April 15, 2019 — is powered by a 68-hp engine and has a rated operating capacity of 2,100 lbs. at 35 per cent lift or 3,000 lbs. at READ HERE

With myComply, each worker has their own unique myComply profile that they and their company administrator can use to store training cards and certifications digitally. Each training that a worker has can be listed, with the ability to upload a picture of the card for proof, and the app provides... read more →

Ontario will provide $27 million towards the plant, which would convert natural gas into a liquid form so it can be transported to customers. It would replace costlier fuel sources for more than 550 businesses and 5,000 homes — saving residents an estimated $181.3 million and businesses $65.3 million on... read more →

According to the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC), LEED v4.1 was developed in response to the growing recognition of the critical need to address carbon pollution. Currently there are over are 700 registered LEED v4 projects in Canada. Based on their experiences and thousands of others around the globe, LEED... read more →

Large asphalt paver manufacturers have reason to smile as the market is good overall, and though there is some caution about possible headwinds, they continue to incorporate technology to increase contractor efficiency and control READ HERE

Building officials are critical for communities and more are needed immediately if the province hopes to maintain health and safety standards. That is the call being put out by the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA) as the profession faces a mass of retirements and a shortage of applications to fill... read more →

As a polar vortex sweeps down across Canada and the U.S., it seems pleasant to think of something warm, like burning fuel—even weird stuff, you probably never heard of READ HERE

Genie’s Lift Connect program, a new rental fleet management solution, will soon allow managers to know how their equipment is performing, how often a piece is being utilized, and when each unit is ready for maintenance READ HERE