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Editor's Note 
 
Thank you to everyone who submitted nomination forms for this year's 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction program. Our judges are getting ready to review the hundreds of nominations received. This year's class will be announced in September.
- Adam Freill, Editor
 
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New parking and multiple attractions detailed as province unveils final Ontario Place designs

Province says the major lake-side project will result in 5,000 new jobs, more than 50 acres of free public space and a new revenue-generating parking structure at Ontario Place.


Ground broken for new rental development in Calgary

Now under construction, the new 24-storey tower in Calgary's Beltline district will provide 219 rental units and ground-level retail spaces.


CONEXPO-CON/AGG expands awards program

The largest construction trade show in North America, CONEXPO-CON/AGG, is adding two new categories to its Next Level Awards program.


GTHS building regional centre for pets and people

New GTHS centre in Ontario’s south Georgian Bay region will increase shelter capacity and serve more families.


Holcim spins off North America business as Amrize

Building materials giant Holcim has moved forward with its planned spin-off of its North American business, which now trades under the name Amrize.


Digital Twins: Data capture and model building

Digital twin technology has become a game-changer for industries and companies tasked with monitoring, managing and maintaining physical assets. While the concept of digital twin technology has existed for years, rapid advancements in drone technology have made their creation more practical and impactful.


 
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Reimagining What’s Possible: Revitalizing the SunRise Building

In downtown Edmonton, an aging high-rise is being transformed into a symbol of sustainability, collaboration, and renewal. Chandos Construction, in partnership with Avenue Living, M.O. George Architect, and Claroscuro Architecture, is in the finishing stages of completing a deep energy retrofit of the SunRise Building—formerly Capital Tower. Built in 1970, the 12-storey, 11,400 sq. ft. structure is being reimagined as a modern, mixed-use space focused on affordable housing and environmental performance through decarbonization of GHG emissions. » Learn more…
 
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Statistics Canada spells out infrastructure renewal needs

The price tag to bring Canada's core public infrastructure assets to a rating of “good” is roughly $300 billion, according to the latest report on infrastructure renewal from Canada's statistical agency. » Read More...

 
Products 
 
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Doka Ringlock modular scaffolding

Doka Canada recently launched Ringlock modular scaffolding, a major expansion of its product portfolio. Initially developed by AT-PAC, a supplier of industrial scaffolding solutions which, like Doka, is part of the global Umdasch Group, the introduction of the Ringlock system to Canada follows its successful rollout in European markets. ... » Read More...

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Leica Xsight360 AI-powered visual detection

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has launched its Leica Xsight360 safety awareness solution, powered by Presien. The system is designed to detect nearby people or objects and alert the vehicle operator using sounds and visual cues, indicating the location and proximity of the hazard so the driver can take evasive action. ... » Read More...

 
Events 
 

CTBUH 2025 International Conference

October 6-9 2025 - Westin Harbour Castle, 1 Harbour Square, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5J 1A6 » Read More...

BUILDEX Alberta

October 22-23, 2025 - BMO Centre at Stampede Park, 20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1 » Read More...

P3 2025

October 27-28, 2025 - Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2M9 » Read More...

The Buildings Show

December 3-5, 2025 - Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 222 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 2T6 » Read More...

World of Concrete

January 19-22, 2026 - Las Vegas Convention Center - 3150 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89109 » Read More...