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Welcome to this edition of the Round Up News Magazine covering the latest industry news, blogs, videos and more.
This week's highlight video, presented by PCL Construction, features the uplifting journey of James Morgan. His transition from incarceration to a thriving construction career exemplifies the power of second chances, supported by PCL and the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC). ARC's mission is to combat mass incarceration in California, advocating for a fairer criminal justice system, providing support, reentry services, and policy advocacy to empower those affected by incarceration. This story underscores the importance of support networks and opportunities for a positive transformation in individuals' lives. Most people deserve a second chance.
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Transforming Procurement: A Customer's Journey to Finding the Ideal Software Solution
Join us for our upcoming webinar to hear about: Construction Tech Solutions: In-House vs Off-the-Shelf:
- Evaluative approach - Why In-House vs Off-the-Shelf?
- Cloud Based Customization - Does Off-the-Shelf Customization Matter?
- Relationships Matter - Who provides Support & Product Development?
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CCA National Safety Award 2023: Graham Honoured
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has honoured Graham with the prestigious 2023 CCA National Safety Award. Graham prioritizes an integrated management system approach concerning Health and Safety, Environment, and Quality.
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OpenSpace Introduces New Revizto Integrations
OpenSpace, the global leader in reality capture and AI-powered analytics, recently announced the availability of new integrations for Revizto customers that bring together the most recent site data for clash detection, improving coordination between Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and field teams.
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What Does a Construction Estimator Do?
Not enough credit is given to construction estimators. While they might not design or build the structure, they’re an essential part of every project. This guide on estimators in construction will explain who these important professionals are, what they do, and some of the skills and abilities they need to be good at their jobs.
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Schedule Released: Registration is Now Open for Revizto Field Days
Revizto Field Days are free in-person events that bring together the local AEC community to network and learn. Register to hear how other industry experts leverage Revizto Integrated Collaboration Platform to maximize their workflows, as well as their best practices and approaches to BIM Coordination, Preconstruction, Design, Field Communication, Information Management, Reality Capture, and more!
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Harding Mechanical’s Head of HR & Payroll Talks About Getting Costs Right
Watch this enlightening discussion to learn how Jonas’ automated construction software not only streamlined Harding Mechanical’s HR and payroll processes but also provided a comprehensive platform to access all their essential information efficiently and effectively, whenever needed.
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Innovative Water Management: The Role of IoT Technology
This presentation will explore the benefits of IoT technology applied to water management, including its role in achieving net zero water, and its impact on water conservation and efficiency. We will also discuss the critical advantages of IoT water management in smart homes and buildings, including real-time monitoring, leak detection, and optimized water usage.
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Why Should You Have a Safety Cover on Your Vehicle Service Pit?
A service pit offers simplicity, a place to store tools, and other worker comfort and productivity benefits. Yet, an open pit presents a fall hazard that can also lead to harm. Operators must ensure that the pit is appropriately protected when a vehicle is not being serviced.
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Building Success: CCA’s 2023 National Awards Winners Announced
Sponsored by Northbridge Insurance, CCA’s National Awards ceremony was held on March 14, 2024 in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. From innovation and environmental achievement to community leadership, world-class safety and workforce excellence, the recipients represent the industry’s best and brightest.
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Wahi App Creates Ultimate Home-Hunting Experience for Couples
Wahi recently launched the ultimate home-hunting experience for couples on the Wahi app that takes the homebuying journey to the next level. The new feature streamlines the communication process between partners to help find homes they both agree on faster and more efficiently.
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Chapter 4: A Brief History of the Condo
This is a synopsis of the fourth of 10 Chapters, each to appear in Construction Links Network which began in November 2023. BUILDING TORONTO’s SKYLINE: TORONTO’S CONDOMINIUMS THROUGH THE AGES is available through Amazon in print, Kindle and audible editions.
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IAPMO Releases Manual on Potable Water Construction Practices
This manual provides education and guidance to help plumbing professionals responsible for the design, construction and commissioning of water systems to reduce the potential of contaminating plumbing systems during construction. If unmanaged, construction and commissioning activities contribute to the growth and spread of opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens (OPPPs) in potable and non-potable building water systems.
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ConTech: Latest Trends and Innovations – No. 49
From exploring the latest in software solutions to groundbreaking building materials and pioneering research, our blog is a comprehensive resource for anyone keen on the technological advancements driving the future of construction. Stay informed and ahead of the curve with our in-depth coverage of all things construction technology.
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Building Hope: From Life in Prison to a Thriving Career in Construction
James Morgan’s story of resilience and hope will leave you inspired. From incarceration to a flourishing career in construction, James’s journey with the support of PCL and the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) showcases the transformative impact of second chances. Let’s keep James’s story alive by sharing this video to open doors for more individuals with disadvantaged backgrounds.
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HCRA Freezes Assets of Illegal Ontario Builder
In a significant move to protect homebuyers, the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) has issued a Freeze Order against Albion Building Consultant Inc., a company previously stripped of its license due to illegal home building and selling activities. This decision comes after investigations highlighted Albion’s unauthorized construction activities and its practice of accepting major payments for these illicitly sold homes. Learn more
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A Tale of Two Provinces – One Leading Canada, the Other Lagging
This ICBA op-ed contrasts the fiscal and economic strategies of British Columbia and Alberta, highlighting Alberta's pursuit of budget surpluses and economic growth through restrained spending and reliance on energy royalties, while British Columbia faces unprecedented deficits due to increased public sector spending. Learn more
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Key Trends in Canada’s Building Construction Investment for January 2024
In January, Canada's building construction investments slightly declined by 0.9% to $19.7 billion, with a notable 1.4% drop in residential investments to $13.6 billion and a modest 0.2% rise in the non-residential sector to $6.1 billion. The decrease was largely due to a significant downturn in Ontario's investment, while gains in provinces like Quebec offered some balance. Learn more
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Northern Ontario Contractors Optimistic for 2024 Construction Season
Northern Ontario contractors are leading the province in optimism for the 2024 construction season, buoyed by a surge in mining and institutional projects. According to the Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) survey, 31% of contractors in this region anticipate an increase in work, even as the overall business outlook across Ontario cools slightly compared to 2023. Learn more
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Red Deer Hospital expansion project designs unveiled
The Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre’s redevelopment project was showcased to central Albertans through a public information session last week, revealing preliminary designs and a flyover video simulation of the new patient tower and power plant. Learn more
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2024 Community Leader Award: VICA’s Tailgate Toolkit Program
The Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) is making headlines with its innovative Tailgate Toolkit program, recently honored as the recipient of the 2024 Community Leader Award by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA). Since its inception in 2019, the Tailgate Toolkit has embarked on a mission to revolutionize the construction industry in British Columbia by offering comprehensive education and training focused on substance use, mental health, and pain management. Learn more
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Canadian Hydronics Conference Returns in 2024
The theme for the Conference is “Igniting a sustainable future by thriving and growing in a changing market”. The Conference will provide two full days of learning opportunities plus an increased chance to form industry connections among participants. Learn more
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Ongoing Disruption in West Toronto Despite Boring Machine Removal
Residents of a west Toronto neighborhood are facing ongoing disruption from construction work even after a boring machine, stuck for over a year, was removed. The project, aimed at flood prevention, has caused home damage, noise, and general upheaval, prompting residents to seek compensation and an official apology for the significant disturbances and delays. Learn more
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United Brotherhood of Carpenters receives $4.8M to provide Apprentices with financial supports and wrap-around services
In the rapidly evolving landscape of skilled trades, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) Canadian District is leading the charge with its innovative Apprenticeship Integration and Development (AID) Program. Designed to offer new apprentices a robust beginning in their careers within the construction trades, the AID Program is a beacon of support, ensuring their success every step of the way. Learn more
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The Rose Corporation: Building Communities in Kitchener
With a focus on central Kitchener – where there is a high demand for more diverse housing options – The Rose Corporation has recently welcomed residents to the two new rental buildings; The Market Flats, on King Street East, and The Woodside – Highland Suites on Spadina Road East. Learn more
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Membertou feels crunch of not enough contractors to handle housing boom
Chief Terry Paul describes this situation as a “happy problem,” highlighting the community’s effort to employ local contractors first before seeking external help. This struggle mirrors a broader national issue, where the demand for housing and skilled tradespeople far exceeds the supply, exacerbated by a significant investment of over $82 billion by the federal government in the national housing strategy. Learn more
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Building a Tiny Home: Carpentry Students’ Real-World Project
At Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Cowichan Trades Centre, carpentry students are blending education with real-world application in an extraordinary way. They’re not just learning the ins and outs of carpentry; they’re building a tiny home from the ground up. Learn more
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American Concrete Institute Honors Outstanding Contributions to the Industry
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several professionals, groups, and companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The 2024 honorees include the induction of Honorary Members, ACI’s highest honor, which recognizes persons of eminence in the field of the Institute’s interest, or one who has performed extraordinary meritorious service to the Institute. Learn more
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New Canada Research Chair to Study Sustainable Buildings and Communities
Elie Azar has been appointed the new Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Sustainable Buildings and Communities at Carleton University, a role recognized by the Canadian government to support exceptional emerging researchers. Azar’s research aims to pioneer sustainable, resilient, and human-centered designs for buildings and communities by integrating various disciplines like building energy modeling, occupant behavior, microclimate modeling, and urban energy planning. Learn more
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March 25 - 27
Nashville
World of Asphalt is the leading asphalt trade show and conference. Industry manufacturers and service providers in the aggregate, asphalt, pavement maintenance, and traffic safety industry sectors come together to showcase their latest products and technologies.
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April 23
Stratford
The 2024 CFBA Conference is an educational event being held for individuals engaged in the agricultural building industry. The conference will be attended by builders, suppliers, insurance companies, engineers, and building officials involved in farm building to listen to our speakers on relevant industry topics. You can find more information about the Canadian Farm Builders Association and our conference on our website
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April 29 - May 2
San Diego
CxEnergy 2024 - the premier event in commissioning, energy management, and building analytics and diagnostics. The 30+ educational sessions, state-of-the-art expo hall, and professional networking opportunities take place April 29-May 2 at the Town & Country Resort in San Diego.
CxEnergy draws hundreds of the nation’s leading commissioning experts, energy management professionals, MEP engineers, HVAC testing professionals, facility managers and building owners.
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May 1 - 2
Sydney, Australia
Sydney Build is back on the 1st – 2nd May 2024 at the ICC Sydney. It is free to attend and co-hosted with the Sydney Infrastructure Expo. Now in its 9th year, Sydney Build is the best-attended Construction Event in the whole of Australia.
Sydney Build is the only event in Australia to offer 300+ accredited presentations, 500+ exhibitors and incredible networking opportunities for all of Australia’s construction, architecture, engineering and infrastructure industries.
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May 14 - 15
Scottsdale
The EWTS provides a unique opportunity to meet well-known experts from across the globe. Participants are able to discover ideas and approaches about emerging technologies that benefit drinking water and wastewater systems, improve efficiency, and preserve public health. Of particular interest is how these new technologies help cope with drought, reduce carbon emissions, and contribute to overall water sustainability.
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May 14 - 18
Vancouver
The RAIC 2024 Conference on Architecture is taking place May 14 to 18, 2024 in-person at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre in Vancouver, BC.
The program is tailored for professional and educational success and features high-quality learning opportunities that include interactive content, innovative ideas, and engaging discussions. Participants at all career phases will gain insights, inspiration, and ideas for practical application.
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May 22 - 24
Washington
There's no other event that brings together this unique set of individuals – government agencies, contractors, the private sector, architects, scientists and more – to improve the built environment. The conference will cover four topic areas in the built environment with expert-led sessions. Earn AIA LU credits, ICC credits, and certificates of attendance for conference attendance.
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June 18
Toronto
The next Green Building Festival will take place on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, and will feature both keynote speakers and panel sessions. For 17 years, Green Building Festival (GBF) programming has showcased the most inspiring forces driving sustainable and resilient buildings and cities, grounded in credible research and proven projects. In the run-up to the next Green Building Festival, we will be hosting a number of events and activities related to the topic of the nexus between buildings and infrastructure.
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July 1 - 2
Kuala Lumpur
Eco-Sustainable Construction Materials Conference aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Eco-Sustainable Construction Materials. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners, and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Eco-Sustainable Construction Materials.
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September 25 - 26
Edmonton
The Canadian Hydronics Council (CHC) is excited to announce that the 2024 Canadian Hydronics Conference, will be taking place in Edmonton at the River Cree Casino & Resort. The theme for the Conference is “Igniting a sustainable future by thriving and growing in a changing market”. The Conference will provide two full days of learning opportunities plus an increased chance to form industry connections among participants.
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October 22 - 23
Chicago
Chicago Build is the leading construction, design and real estate show for the Midwest and is officially supported by the Mayor of Chicago & Governor of Illinois. The show is free to attend and features: 25,000+ registered attendees, 250+ exhibitors, 400+ speakers, AIA / CES approved workshops, entertainment & multiple business networking opportunities.
Tracks include: Future Construction, Architecture, Sustainability, Digital Construction, Real Estate, Diversity & Inclusion, and more.
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November 6 - 7
Toronto
Waste & Recycling Expo Canada brings together all sectors of the waste, recycling and public works industries: from transportation, heavy equipment, composting and MRFs to construction, road safety, sustainability solutions and more.
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April 24 - 25, 2025
Montreal
Canada’s biggest Mechanical, Plumbing, Hydronics, HVAC-R, Electrical and Lighting Expo
MCEE trade show and conference attracts those involved in all areas of sales, design, specification and installation. They include contractors, wholesaler distributors, builders, engineers, architects, designers, renovators and maintenance personnel. The exhibitors are Canadian and U.S. Manufacturers. Visitors come on site to see new products, learn about the latest technologies and develop their network of contacts with various stakeholders.
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November 5 - 6, 2025
Vancouver
The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) is thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration that will reshape the landscape of trade shows in Western Canada. The British Columbia Electrical Association (BCEA), Alberta Electrical Alliance (AEA), and CIPH have joined forces to present CIPHEX + Electrical Learning Expo West in Vancouver in 2025 and in Calgary in 2027.
CIPHEX + Electrical Learning Expo West will showcase the latest innovations in electrical, renewable energy, lighting, plumbing, hydronic, HVACR, and water quality industries.
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