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ROUND UP | This Week in Construction

Curated insights from across the construction industry - featuring partner content, emerging trends, and key developments shaping the built environment.

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This week’s Round Up highlights the projects, technologies, and partnerships shaping the future of construction across Canada and beyond. From major airport infrastructure investments and modular innovation to AI visibility and smarter jobsites, the industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace.


Thank you to our subscribers, partners, and contributors for helping Construction Links Network remain a trusted platform for industry collaboration, visibility, and knowledge sharing.


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Common Violations Identified During MLITSD Blitzes


Learn how to improve workplace compliance readiness for MLITSD inspections with better training and documentation.


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Steel Buildings Ideally Express Architectural Vision


Due to the popularity and cost-effectiveness of pre-engineered metal building systems, every architect is inevitably going to work with them. And when they do, architectural firms quickly realize how much power it affords them in expressing their commercial design imagination.


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RONA Portage la Prairie unveils a brand-new garden centre


RONA congratulates Josh and Joel McPhail, as well as the RONA Portage la Prairie team, on the new 5,000-square-feet garden centre addition to their RONA store in Manitoba.


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Optimizing Cycle Times: A Comparison of Hydraulic Drive Efficiency


Discover how the KEITH RX2 hydraulic drive system improves unloading speed and operational efficiency.


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Smarter jobsites start now


Today’s jobsites are operating under a new kind of pressure. Rising equipment costs, short timelines, lean crews and steep competition have become the norm. Tight margins leave little room for error. One misstep, like choosing the wrong machine, carrying idle equipment or lacking visibility into utilization, can quickly erode profitability.


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WebMax Canada Introduces Searchable to Selectable for AI Visibility


Learn how contractors can improve AI visibility and become more selectable in modern search results and AI tools.


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Does Time Tracking Software Actually Improve Profitability?


Time tracking captures hours. Here’s what actually moves the margin β€” and why contractors who only track time still lose money at closeout.


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Where Is Your Data Located and Why Does It Matter


Learn how data location impacts security, privacy, cloud performance, and compliance with modern data protection laws.


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How Data Center Construction is Powering the Future of Digital Life


As data center investment surges across North America, there are unprecedented opportunities to build the digital infrastructure powering AI and the future of innovation.


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The Preparation Work That Decides Whether a Construction ERP Rollout Succeeds


Prepare your construction ERP rollout with better reporting, workflow alignment, data integrity, and user training.


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RONA Lumby unveils revamped store with grand opening celebration


RONA celebrates the grand opening of its transformed Lumby, BC store with expanded products and renovations.


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The Buildings Show Partners with Dave Cooper Live for 2026 Innovation Showcase


The collaboration will introduce a dedicated destination focused on industrialized construction, modular building, sustainable infrastructure and advanced building technologies shaping the future of Canada’s built environment.


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Doing More With Less: How Construction Equipment Is Redefining Jobsite Productivity


Discover how advanced equipment technology is improving construction productivity and reducing downtime.


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AI is no longer the advantage. Funding for AI is.


Learn why funding strategy is the biggest barrier to AI adoption in the construction industry.


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Informa Connect Introduces Construction IMPEX Canada


Construction IMPEX Canada launches in Ottawa, connecting global suppliers with Canada’s construction industry and supply chain.


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METALCON Introduces New 40 Under 40 Recognition Program Ahead of 2026 Event


METALCON has announced the launch of its new 40 Under 40 Recognition Program, created to honor emerging professionals who are shaping the future of the metal construction industry through leadership, innovation, and project impact.


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🏒 PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

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Our partners continue to lead innovation across construction, infrastructure, and building technology - sharing insights that help move the industry forward.

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Wombat Safety Software helps construction and industrial companies simplify safety management with an easy-to-use digital platform built for today’s field teams. From mobile forms and corrective action tracking to training certifications, audits, policy management, and real-time alerts, Wombat gives safety professionals complete visibility across every jobsite. Designed to reduce paperwork, improve compliance, and streamline communication, the platform helps teams stay organized, proactive, and audit-ready. With instant access to safety data from any device, Wombat Safety Software makes managing workplace safety faster, smarter, and more efficient.


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BCCSA - Safety on Tour

Safety on Tour is a BCCSA program that delivers live safety demonstrations directly to your worksite, school, or community. Delivered through a custom-built mobile trailer, the program takes safety learning on the road, helping workers, students, and employers experience real-world safety scenarios firsthand. Each visit features hands-on demonstrations that make key safety principles memorable, engaging, and practical.


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Conserving buildings could be Canada’s most overlooked housing strategy


The Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) has released a national report examining how Canada can better leverage its existing buildings to support urgent climate and housing goals, while preserving community and cultural value.


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Toronto Firm Fined for Unauthorized Use of Engineer’s Seal on Hamilton Project


The Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) has announced that a Toronto-based company, 11951076 Canada Inc., operating as Studio Four, has been fined $5,000 by the Ontario Court of Justice for the unauthorized use of a professional engineer’s seal on an engineering report submitted for a residential construction project in Hamilton.


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CMHC Introduces New Financing Options for Prefab and Modular Homes


Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has announced expanded mortgage loan insurance options for prefabricated and modular housing as part of Canada’s broader effort to increase housing supply, improve affordability, and accelerate residential construction. The initiative comes as Canada faces ongoing housing shortages, with CMHC estimating the country must double housing starts over the next decade to meet demand.


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Calgary Advances Critical Bearspaw South Feeder Main Infrastructure Project


The City of Calgary is moving forward with Stage B construction of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main (BSFM) replacement project, a major infrastructure initiative designed to improve the reliability and resilience of the city’s water distribution system.


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Ontario Engineering Project Awards Highlight Infrastructure Innovation and Sustainability


The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Ontario celebrated engineering innovation and infrastructure excellence during the 2026 Ontario Engineering Project Awards (OEPA) gala on May 7 in Hamilton.


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Moment Energy to Build World’s Largest Battery Repurposing Facility in Vancouver


Moment Energy has announced plans to build the world’s largest battery repurposing facility in Vancouver, British Columbia, advancing Canada’s role in sustainable energy infrastructure and domestic battery manufacturing.


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Toronto Pearson Begins Historic Airport Expansion and Modernization Project


Toronto Pearson International Airport has officially launched Pearson LIFT (Long-term Investment in Facilities and Terminals), one of the largest airport infrastructure programs in Canadian history. The airport marked the beginning of construction with a ceremonial groundbreaking attended by federal, provincial and municipal officials, airport partners and construction teams.


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