by Build Canada | Mar 5, 2024 | NEWS, Uncategorized
Women in construction have a difficult relationship with personal protective equipment (PPE). On the one hand, PPE is critical for protecting against chemical, physical, mechanical and other workplace hazards. On the other hand, PPE that doesn’t properly fit women’s...
by Build Canada | Feb 13, 2024 | NEWS, Uncategorized
The much-anticipated Canadian Mechanical and Plumbing Expo (CMPX) is gearing up for its return March 20-22, 2024 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, now taking place in the South Building. Jointly produced by the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning...
by Build Canada | Feb 11, 2024 | Developers, Infill, NEWS, Uncategorized
With federal funding and federal leadership, we are changing how cities let housing get built in their municipalities. With a greater focus on higher density housing, student housing, homes near transit and affordable housing we are going to get more homes built for...
by Build Canada | Jan 30, 2024 | NEWS, Uncategorized
The construction industry is poised to stabilize this year, after several years of fighting pandemic-related challenges, such as the ongoing labour shortage, job safety issues and rising costs. Rise above the rest through strong, organization-wide programs, including:...
by Build Canada | Jan 30, 2024 | NEWS, Uncategorized
Halifax’s Macdonald Bridge is scheduled for a $75 million renovation, intended to increase its longevity by 75 years. Halifax Harbour Bridges’ chief engineer, Ahsan Chowdhury, revealed that the build-up of paint over the years has caused the steel to lose...
by Build Canada | Jan 26, 2024 | Developers, Home Builders, NEWS, Uncategorized
Now more than ever, communities are experiencing the impacts of climate events. Preparing Canada’s communities – including the infrastructure that supports them – for these events is critical to keeping Canadians safe, protecting local businesses, and supporting...
