The winner in Category 1 Buildings was BDA Inc. for the Crow’s Theatre New Home. BDA was the constructor on the project and completed the fit out of a multi-purpose cultural and performance event facility located on the ground floor and first parking level of a new 12-storey condo in... read more →
May
07
May
06
It’s a new reality that’s impossible to overlook. Skilled operators are becoming tougher and tougher to find. While equipment manufacturers can’t exactly help Canadian contractors fill seats, they are making the equipment easier to run and the cabs more appealing. “It’s harder and harder to find operators and technicians,” says Sam... read more →
May
06
A British Columbia-based engineer says his 3D printer could soon be building homes in B.C. and around the world, claiming the machine can build a 2,700-square-foot home in 24 to 48 hours. Paul Tinari, a civil and mechanical engineer, told Burnaby Now that his approach to creating a concrete-pouring 3D printer... read more →
May
06
The aim of the five-year agreement is to “increase opportunities for all organizations to share expertise and resources in research, innovation and education initiatives,” according to a news release. “Our goal is to encourage economic growth within the forest sector so that we can create and protect jobs for the communities... read more →
May
05
Dull blades will roughly rip through grass, leaving behind raggedly torn tips on the ends of the individual grass blades. And that can cause the grass to turn brown and leave your lawn more susceptible to disease and pests. Sharp blades, on the other hand, cut grass quickly and cleanly,... read more →
May
05
JCB has added two liquid propane gas (LPG) models to its range of Teletruk forklifts. The TLT 25 LPG and TLT 30 LPG Teletruks are suited to indoor and emissions-sensitive applications. The Teletruk design also eliminates visibility obstructions created by forklift mast for improved onsite safety, the company says. The TLT... read more →
May
05
Production at the Detour Lake gold mine during the first quarter was the best recorded during its six-year operating life. A total of 26.6 million tonnes was mined during the quarter, up from the 22.5 million tonnes recorded in the same quarter in 2018. “This has been by far the best performing... read more →
May
04
Backsplash tile is an easy project you can do in a long weekend; new material options like smart tile make it even quicker and more simple. Here's how to use tile to transform this blank wall into an eye-catching focal point READ HERE
May
04
The 2019 federal and provincial budgets will assist in stabilizing the construction and surety markets, says to the Surety Association of Canada. One of the provincial budget highlights, according to the association, included Ontario’s Capital Plan Outlook for planned investments in 2019‐20 totaling $14.7 billion and reflects the government’s commitment... read more →
May
04
1940- Construction begins on the Rainbow Bridge, an arch bridge in Niagara Falls, U.S.A.