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This week’s Round Up connects those dots. From Canada’s infrastructure ambitions and skilled trades investment to new safety requirements, project profitability and the changing role of equipment operators, there’s plenty here to think about and plenty worth clicking into.
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PCL’s Mike Widdifield Receives 2026 CAWIC Male Allyship Award
PCL’s Mike Widdifield receives the 2026 CAWIC Male Allyship Award for advancing women in construction through sponsorship and leadership.
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Ontario’s New Type 2 Hard Hat Requirements: Is Your Worksite Ready?
Ontario Type 2 hard hat requirements take effect July 1, 2027. Learn what changes, when chin straps are required and how worksites can prepare.
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RONA Appoints Alain Ménard as President and CEO as J.P. Towner Moves to Sycamore Partners
RONA appoints Alain Ménard as President and CEO effective October 1 as J.P. Towner moves to a Senior Advisor role with Sycamore Partners.
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The Flight to Quality Is Reshaping Toronto’s Office Market
Toronto’s office flight to quality is reshaping demand as tenants prioritize building performance, indoor air quality and ESG.
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The Bin That Keeps Material Moving
KEITH WALKING FLOOR stationary bins provide controlled discharge of waste, biomass, alternative fuels and other bulk materials.
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Three PCL Construction Leaders Named to Canada’s 2026 Top 40 Under 40
Three PCL Construction leaders earn 2026 Top 40 Under 40 recognition for leadership across construction, special projects and solar.
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Qualities General Contractors Really Want from Their Steel Erector
Learn what general contractors look for in a pre-engineered metal building erector, from accurate pricing and preparation to safety and reliability.
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Build rental success by giving the customers more than a machine and an invoice
Improve equipment rental fleet utilization with smarter data and insights that help customers reduce idle time, control costs and choose the right equipment.
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How Do I Know If a Construction Job Was Estimated Wrong?
How do I compare estimated labor cost to actual labor cost?” Here’s the check that tells you whether your margin problem is in the quote or the field.
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The Five Phases of Construction Project Management
Explore the five construction project lifecycle phases and how better handoffs, cost tracking and project records can reduce risk.
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Graham Completes 21,000-Square-Foot Winston Golf Club Clubhouse in Calgary
Graham completes The Winston Golf Club clubhouse redevelopment in Calgary, delivering a 21,000-square-foot year-round facility.
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Construction Begins on 480-Home Edmonds Community Hub in Burnaby
Construction begins on Edmonds Community Hub in Burnaby, bringing 480 rental homes, community facilities and a 50-storey tower.
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George Guszcza Appointed to NIST National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee
NIBS President George Guszcza joins the National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee, supporting NIST building safety and resilience efforts.
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Canada Is Preparing to Build Big. Can the Construction Industry Deliver?
Major investments are being proposed across energy, transportation, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and other strategic sectors, while governments are simultaneously trying to accelerate housing and infrastructure development. The question is increasingly not whether Canada has projects it wants to build. It is whether the construction industry has the capacity to deliver them all.
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Construction Links Network Partner Community
Our partners continue to lead innovation across construction, infrastructure, and building technology - sharing insights that help move the industry forward.
| | | | Brayman Precast provides high-quality precast concrete and reinforcing steel solutions backed by decades of construction industry experience. Its team of engineers, designers and manufacturing specialists combines technical expertise with advanced cutting, bending and crane capabilities to support complex project requirements. With a strong focus on safety, precision and performance, Brayman Precast delivers engineered solutions designed to improve construction efficiency and provide long-term durability. From reinforcing steel to specialized precast concrete products, the company brings the expertise, equipment and quality standards needed to help projects move forward with confidence. | | | One Operator, Twenty Machines, One Chair | | |
What happens to heavy equipment operators as AI and autonomous equipment advance? Bryan Furnace, heavy equipment operator and host of Equipment World’s The Dirt, shares his perspective with Taylor White. Rather than eliminating experienced operators, he sees a future where one skilled professional could monitor 15 to 20 machines and step in remotely when human judgment is needed. The conversation also explores an intriguing question: in this new operating model, who owns the operator station? The answer may be that contractors simply “rent the booth.”
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What Access Door Features Should Contractors Consider for Canadian Commercial Buildings?
Contractors should consider the installation surface, required rating, material, insulation, latch, size, and exposure conditions when selecting access doors and panels for Canadian commercial buildings. Each feature must correspond with the surrounding assembly and the components that technicians will need to reach.
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CST Foundation Awards $140,000 to Canadian Students, Adds Skilled Trades Category
CST Foundation awards $140,000 to 20 Canadian students and adds a skilled trades category to its 2026 Founders’ Awards.
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What Is Pro Club Canada and How Does It Help Commercial Contractors?
Pro Club Canada is a free, invite-only program that helps qualified Canadian commercial construction professionals manage repeat access door and panel purchases. It provides direct supplier support and purchasing benefits for frequent commercial buyers.
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ACEC-Ontario Announces 2026-2027 Board of Directors
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Ontario (ACEC-Ontario) has announced its 2026-2027 Board of Directors following the organization’s Annual and Special Meeting of Members on September 14, 2026.
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Canada Introduces Bill C-39 to Speed Up Infrastructure Project Reviews
Introduced September 21, 2026, the proposed legislation would establish a goal of completing federal reviews and decisions within one year after a project proponent submits a comprehensive application. The government says the reforms are intended to provide greater speed, certainty and predictability while maintaining environmental protections and respecting Indigenous rights.
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Canadian Building Construction Investment Reaches $23.6 Billion in July
Canadian building construction investment reached $23.6 billion in July 2026, led by strong growth in institutional construction.
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Canada Rental Protection Fund Targets 7,000 Affordable Rental Homes
The federal government is moving forward with a $1.5 billion Canada Rental Protection Fund (CRPF) designed to help preserve existing affordable rental housing and expand community ownership across Canada.
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Toronto Pearson Invests $1.65M to Build Skilled Trades Workforce
Toronto Pearson is investing $1.65 million through its 2026 Uplift Fund to support skilled trades training, workforce development and employment opportunities in communities surrounding the airport.
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CWB Foundation Invests $4.1M to Strengthen Welding Education and Skilled Trades Pathways
The CWB Foundation provided $4.1 million to welding and joining education and industry initiatives during its 2025–2026 fiscal year, supporting programs designed to strengthen pathways into Canada’s skilled trades workforce.
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