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The use of AI for professional work brings considerable risk, so it is great to see the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors put a focus on the need for standards, developing a set of parameters that construction costing professionals can follow.
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Ontario Line to be dug by Libby and Corkie

By way of a public vote, Metrolinx has named the first two Ontario Line tunnel boring machines, which will be used to tunnel under Toronto.


CMHC: National starts flat amidst regional highs and lows

Slowdowns in Toronto and Vancouver leave the national housing starts flat in first half of 2025, despite growth in several regions, reports CMHC.


New open-air retail centre coming to SW Calgary

Anthem Properties and Harbour Equity have announced plans to build a new 145,000-square-foot retail centre in Belmont to serve the growing community in Southwest Calgary.


Bluebeam's acquisition of Firmus brings AI tech to project review platform

The addition of Firmus AI brings AI powered risk detection and cross discipline drawing comparison into Bluebeam’s PDF workflows.


FAYAT Group completes acquisition of LeeBoy

Asphalt equipment manufacturer LeeBoy to maintain brand identity as it joins FAYAT Group.


Bird targets growth as construction firm buys Fraser River Pile & Dredge

Bird Construction is set to acquire Canada’s largest privately owned marine infrastructure, land foundation and dredging company, Fraser River Pile & Dredge, for $82.3 million.


Big developments in smaller equipment

Offering technology advancements and versatility, interest in compact equipment is on the rise.


 
 
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RICS launches global standard on responsible use of AI

The global professional body representing cost consultants in the land, property, infrastructure and construction sectors, RICS, has published its first professional standard for the responsible use of AI. » Read More...

 
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Komatsu introduces pair of next-gen excavators

Komatsu recently unveiled two new excavators as part of its next generation of heavy machinery. The PC220LC-12 features a cab and controls designed for operator comfort, efficiency and productivity, while the PC220LCi-12 includes the same features but adding IMC 3.0, Komatsu’s latest intelligent machine control technology, which incorporates automation enhancements designed to enhance operator productivity. ... » Read More...

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JLG Rapid Replaceable Platform

JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, recently announced the rollout of its Rapid Replaceable Platform, a new standard feature on select JLG boom lift models in North America. The manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers says the platform allows for quick and efficient servicing of boom lift platforms in the field with minimal interruption, helping customers increase uptime. ... » 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...