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Housing Starts in Canada – All Areas. (CNW Group/Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) Canada’s total monthly seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of housing starts had a massive jump in April, reports Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) in its latest report. April saw starts rise 30 per cent to come in at 278,606 units, as […]

Over the past five years, the 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction, presented by On-Site Magazine and SitePartners, has recognized 200 rising stars who are making contributions to Canada construction sector. As we return for our sixth edition of our industry recognition program, we are looking forward to adding to this esteemed alumni class with

What is holding up AI adoption for businesses? (Image courtesy of EPAM Systems, Inc.) There is a notable disconnect between perception and reality in enterprise AI adoption, reports EPAM Systems in its recently released AI research report, From Hype to Impact: How Enterprises Can Unlock Real Business Value with AI. The digital transformation, services and

Bob Fairbank, VP for Western Canada at Priestly Demolition Inc. (Photo courtesy of Priestly Demolition Inc.) Bob Fairbank recently joined the executive team at Priestly Demolition Inc., taking on the role of vice-president of Western Canada. With more than 30 years of construction and concrete experience in both Alberta and British Columbia, he brings a

Employment gains and losses by sector in April. (Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey (3701), table 14-10-0355-01.) Canada’s construction sector dropped slightly in April, shedding 1,800 jobs, perhaps reflecting the national employment picture, which was little changed for the month as well, reports Statistics Canada in its most recent Labour Force Survey. Across all sectors,

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s BWRX-300 SMR. (Image courtesy of GE Vernova) Aecon Kiewit Nuclear Partners, a general partnership between Aecon and Kiewit Nuclear Canada, has been awarded an alliance construction contract by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for the execution phase on the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) in Clarington, Ont., which will see the delivery

From L to R: Cameron Archer, Orion Construction; Caroline Lan, Rexall; councillor David Grove, City of Colwood; mayor Doug Kobayashi, City of Colwood; David Basche, Astria Properties; and councillor Ian Ward, City of Colwood. Photo courtesy of Astria Properties) With the groundbreaking for Arbutus Landing, Colwood, B.C., officially has a new retail and service hub

CM Labs MasterCab Simulator. (CNW Group/CM Labs Simulations) Montreal-based CM Labs Simulations, a provider of simulation-based training for construction, utilities and ports, recently announced the acquisition of AI Redefined (AIR), a Montreal-based tech company knowned for its work in real-time, human-AI collaboration. CM Labs says the acquisition reflects its long-standing mission of transforming workforce development

(Photo courtesy of Master Promotions) The inaugural Alberta Equipment Expo made a powerful debut, drawing 6,760 industry professionals to the city’s Expo Centre for a dynamic two-day event on April 24 and 25. Showcasing the latest in heavy equipment and innovation, the event brought together key players from across Western Canada’s construction, forestry, aggregate and

CMHC is asking everyone to break the stigma and connect through open, honest conversations. (CNW Group/Canadian Mental Health Association) Despite growing awareness around mental health, many people continue to mask their struggles due to fear of judgment, discrimination, or social exclusion, reports the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). The association says that 60 per cent