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Investment in building construction for June 2024

According to Statistics Canada's The Daily, investment in building construction grew 2.8 per cent to $21.4 billion in June, after a slight increase of 0.8 per cent in May.


Columbia Business School and Trimble examines technology adoption in construction

A new report published by Columbia Business School’s Center on Global Brand Leadership, with support from Trimble, reveals challenges to technology adoption in construction and outlines opportunities for transformative growth in the industry through expanded innovation.


CertainTeed shares winners for 2024 North American Gypsum Trophy Awards

CertainTeed, a North American manufacturer of building materials, shares the winners for its 7th Annual CertainTeed Gypsum Trophy Awards, which recognizes contractors’ work across North America – each at the forefront of drywall design, installation, sustainability and craftsmanship.


Soprema commits to sustainability with Sopraloop

Soprema is recycling and recovering certain residual materials by transforming them into high-performance insulation products for buildings through Sopraloop.


 
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Building with bamboo: sustainable and strong

Tough, efficient and sustainable building materials are becoming more common in construction as advancements in the industry develop. A common misconception among home buyers is that the switch to sustainability will compromise the durability of a home. » Read More...
 
 
The Hammer podcast 
 

The Hammer Episode #47: Sustainable Skills – Chad Flinn, Red Deer Polytechnic, and Judi Varga-Toth, CICan

New standards for energy efficiency and low carbon impact in construction are demanding new skills in the trades – skills your young workers might be more familiar with than you are. Chad Flinn, associate vice-president of academics at Red Deer Polytechnic, and Judi Varga-Toth, manager of the ImpAct-Climate program at Colleges and Institutes Canada, are working to educate today’s construction industry in how to design and install the elements of net zero homes, including the unique considerations for heat pumps, solar panels, EV chargers, continuous insulation and high-performance fenestration. » Listen now!

 
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WCA fall golf tournament

Sept 5, 2024 | Helca, Man. » Read More...

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GCAS golf and education session

Sept 12, 2024. | Elbow, Sask. » Read More...

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BILD Conference Alberta

Sept 12, 2024 | Jasper, Alta. » Read More...

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TimberFever 2024

Sept 13, 2024 | Toronto, Ont. » Read More...

 
JOB BOARD 
 

Mechanic/Shop Foreman

Vegreville, Alta. - We are looking for a mechanic with a minimum 2 years experience in welding and mechanical work. » Apply now

Plumber

Surrey, B.C. - We are looking for a representative for Reliance in a professional, courteous and customer service-oriented manner on each and every call. » Apply now

HVAC Technician

Windsor, Ont. - We are looking for someone responsible for being willing to learn and grow as part of a progressive customer service-oriented team. » Apply now