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07/18/2024

🛠 Struggling to find workers?

So was Matt Roberts. After leaving the UK construction industry to settle in Vancouver, the trained carpenter started a contracting company.

His labour solution was to draw on an extensive international network. It's a successful approach he has since expanded. Roberts now runs A Few Good Lads with the goal of supporting overseas workers looking for a better life and providing high quality and legal labour for construction.

"We want to develop people who are going to stay in Canada, be a part of the Canadian lifestyle and want to work in the industry,” said Roberts.

Read our full story on Roberts and A Few Good Lads here: https://bit.ly/3y1aMQK

*Sponsored by A Few Good Lads

How A Few Good Lads’ unique strategy is helping reinforce Canada’s construction workforce.

05/30/2024

Burnaby-based ETRO Construction has achieved a significant milestone by securing the renovation contract for BC Place Stadium, a key project in preparation for FIFA World Cup 26 ⚽️

️ETRO says the win validates their innovative and sophisticated approach to construction. 🏗 This expertise will be invaluable as the work comes with tight deadlines, a busy downtown location, and a packed events calendar requiring meticulous planning and coordination.

We spoke with their team to get all the details 👇

Burnaby-based ETRO Construction has achieved a significant milestone by securing the renovation contract for BC Place Stadium, a key project in preparation for FIFA World Cup 26.

04/30/2024

✍🏼 is your job site drowning in paper?

When it comes to daily logs, safety reports, photo records, time entries and more, going digital is helping streamline the construction process and preparing builders to take advantage of emerging technology.

SiteMax Systems Inc.’s comprehensive job site software aims to assist small to medium-sized firms who want to start their digitization journey. It’s a solution that fits contractors where they are at and where they want to be.

Learn more about SiteMax’s unique approach in our story below 👇

Sponsored by SiteMax

As tech adoption is taking off in construction, a gap is growing between contractors.

04/23/2024

The wait is over! Drumroll please.. SiteNews proudly presents its inaugural Construction's Most Influential People of 2024 list! 🔥

We're thrilled to recognize over 50 inspiring individuals from across all corners of the industry. From builders and CEOs to educators, architects, and social media stars, these leaders are making a significant impact on Canada's built environment. ️🇨🇦

"Construction is powered by people," says Russell Hixson, SiteNews editor. "We want to make sure the men and women doing this important work get the recognition they deserve."

A huge thank you to our sponsors ICBA - Independent Contractors and Businesses Association, Sherwin-Williams, Clark Builders, Alltrade Industrial Contractors Inc., SALUS, SiteMax Systems Inc., & A Few Good Lads.

After carefully going through all submissions, the SiteNews team is proud to present our inaugural list of Construction's Most Influential People. Our list includes trailblazing company CEOs, visionary entrepreneurs, progressive advocates, wildly successful content creators, passionate educators, br...

03/14/2024

Congratulations to Scott N. of Cenovus on winning this month's Yeti mug!

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10/30/2023

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09/07/2023

🏆 SiteNews is incredibly proud to announce the winners of the inaugural 25 Innovators in Construction Awards.

The winners come from diverse backgrounds. They include some of the largest general contractors in the country, tech startups, materials manufacturers, homebuilders, environmental champions and more.

The entire SiteNews staff would like to congratulate each and every single one of the winners for not only pushing the construction industry forward, but also making the world a better place.

So much incredible work in the construction industry goes by unnoticed, but not today.

Check out the full list of winners below and be sure to congratulate them yourselves.

It’s official. SiteNews has unveiled the winners of the inaugural 25 Innovators in Canadian Construction awards.

08/15/2023

Commercial banking can be an enigma, but Ashdown Capital wants to help your business crack the code.

“We see companies in a bind. They’re booming, tackling big projects, winning great business, but they’re not getting the financing they need,” said Brad Kiendl, principal at Ashdown.

Kiendl spent years working at major banks with commercial clients and now he is sharing his expertise with the construction sector to get better deals and help builders do what they do best: build.

Check out our interview with Kiendl where he gives his advice on how a construction business should approach financing.

(Sponsored by Ashdown Capital)

Experts from Ashdown use their in-depth knowledge of banking to secure the best deals for clients.

08/02/2023

🎮 Start your digital engines!

Virtual equipment training developer CM Labs is using technology to make heavy equipment training safer, faster and more convenient.

Check out our Q&A with the Quebec-based CM Labs team to learn about how they simulate construction equipment and environments for aspiring machine operators.

Technological advancements are helping create the next generation of heavy equipment operators.

08/01/2023

😎 SiteViews is BACK and this month was spectacular.

We have epic construction photos from all across Canada. And read all the way to the bottom to see who was awarded Shot of the Month by our staff.

This month include photos from Ledcor, SkilledTradesBC, Lafarge Canada, BCIT: British Columbia Institute of Technology Fort Modular, Beedie and more!

Heavy-lifting cranes, major concrete pours and even a stylish statue made this month's SiteViews.

07/27/2023

🍃 Batteries, electric cars, wind turbines solar panels and more — much of the green technology necessary for reducing global greenhouse gas emissions requires minerals mined from the earth.

On the front lines of this effort is Canada. According to the federal government, our country is home to almost half of the world’s publicly listed mining companies, including Teck Resources Limited, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited and Hudbay Minerals Inc. Combined, all these companies boast a market capitalization of $520 billion.

Here are just a handful of Canadian mining companies leading the charge to secure these critical minerals 👇

Solar panels, electric vehicle batteries, agriculture and more - mining is critical for humanity's future.

07/26/2023

🥇 Lafarge Canadada has achieved a major sustainability milestone at its Richmond cement plant.

It is now the first Holcim Group plant worldwide to qualify 100% of its cement production as ECOPlanet.

🌿 ECOPlanet cement emits no more than 400kg of CO2 per ton.
🌿 Standard Portland cements typically emit upwards of 900kg of CO2 per ton.
🌿 Cement is the most widely-used substance on Earth after water and experts say that decarbonizing it is key to curbing global emissions.

Check out the full story below 👇

It the first Holcim Group cement plant worldwide to qualify 100% of its cement production as ECOPlanet.

07/21/2023

😎 The future is looking bright for solar energy.

Check out our list of the latest and greatest Canadian solar projects recently completed or underway.

The impact will be huge. Many of these projects are helping industry, Indigenous people and remote communities transition from fossil fuels.

See the full list below 👇

These clean energy projects are helping communities and businesses build a greener future.

07/20/2023

🏆 It's the moment many of our subscribers have been waiting for.

The winner of our Akribis leather leather tool belt giveaway is...

Bill Karl of Alair Homes! Congrats, Bill. You have have won a premium leather tool belt, handcrafted in Summerland, B.C. by construction industry professionals.

We would like to give a huge thanks to the team at Akribis for making this giveaway possible! The demand for their products has grown so much that they rapidly sell out.

07/12/2023

⚡️ Pattern Energy has wrapped up work on the $335-million Lanfine wind project in Alberta.

West Fraser has signed an agreement to purchase 50% of the facility's power to help decarbonize its operations.

50% of the output has been purchased by wood products company West Fraser.

07/12/2023

B.C. announced it will spend $5 million to boost trades apprenticeship support for underrepresented groups.

The funds will go towards organizations that are assisting Indigenous people, women, young people and those interested in home construction.

Key Takeaways: The Whole Story The government of B.C. is investing $5 million to support individuals entering the trades and help them complete their apprenticeships. “This $5 million will do two things: help get people through apprenticeships by targeting organizations that provide apprentices wi...

07/06/2023

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07/06/2023

Report: Historic Canadian wildfire season could put a dent in economic growth. Experts say industrial sites and construction projects have already been impacted by fires and smoke.

Sawmills, the energy sector and construction activity are all feeling the heat.

07/05/2023

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06/29/2023

📸 Lights, camera, action! Check out all this month's best Canadian construction photos below.

We have shots from Jacob Bros Construction, Wales McLelland, Anthem Properties Group Ltd., MOSAIC Homes, Orion Construction Canada and others!

Congrats to everyone who was featured.

Sparks are flying, tails are wagging and shovels are hitting the ground in this month's edition of SiteViews.

06/28/2023

WSP in Canada has been named owner's engineers for a historic carbon capture project in Alberta. The $1.3-billion project is expected keep more than 1 million tonnes of C02 created during cement production from entering the atmosphere each year.

Officials expect the project to capture and store 1 million tonnes of C02 emissions every year.

06/26/2023

After years of studies and plan changes, the province of B.C. has issued an RFQ to replace the aging George Massey Tunnel. The $4.15-billion project will replace the old tunnel with a new, eight-lane, toll-free immersed tube tunnel.

The eight-lane tunnel is expected to significantly increase mobility in the region.

06/21/2023

Happy to all our followers!

As the nation reflects on the history, culture and resiliency of Indigenous People, we wanted to highlight what Indigenous entrepreneurs and First Nations groups are doing in the construction sector.

Companies like Warrior Plumbing, Points Athabasca Contracting LP, Cree Con Construction and others others are helping build Canada 🇨🇦.

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Architecture, earthmoving, prefabrication and more - these companies are on the front lines of Canadian construction.

06/15/2023

What are the top industry events coming up in construction? Look no further.

SiteNews has compiled a list of some of the major events on the horizon.

Our list features events from groups like Sustainable Buildings Canada, BUILDEX Shows, Ottawa Construction Association and more!

Know of an upcoming event that you think we should add to this list? Let us know at [email protected]

There's no shortage of things to fill up your calendar.

06/13/2023

🏗 This Toronto crane mechanic is taking construction photography to new heights covering blue collar workers in his city.

Check out our Q&A with Toronto Beyond Media's Justin McConnell

We spoke with crane mechanic Justin McConnell about exploring his passion for photography.

06/08/2023

🏗 How are modular buildings stacking up around Canada?

We found 12 epic projects that show the flexibility and power of modular construction in a variety of applications including housing, correctional facilities, worker accommodations, schools and even nuclear reactors.

Our list includes work from Stack Modular, NRB Modular Solutions, WZMH Architects, Bison Modular Homes, Stack Modular and others!

Get all the details below 👇

Check out what the country's modular builders have been stacking up.

06/07/2023

📈 From humble beginnings in a shed to becoming a leading high-tech contractor, how did RWC Systems manage this massive shift?

Their expertise now graces some of Canada's most iconic projects, including renowned B.C. landmarks like The Post Vancouver, Royal Columbian Hospital, The Stack, LNG Canada, Oakridge Centre, and more.

Sponsored by RWC Systems

RWC Systems works on some of the largest, most complex projects in all of Canada.

06/05/2023

🦾 Could artificial intelligence be the key to speeding up building permitting in B.C. and beyond?

We sat down with City of Kelowna to chat about their groundbreaking project with Microsoft that aims to do just that.

Kelowna is one of the first cities in the world to use AI for permitting.

06/01/2023

📸 Flowers are blooming, rivers are thawing and the light is hitting just right for this month’s edition of SiteViews!

You’ll see foundation pours, denim, rockfall protection, donkeys, dogs and more.

We have shots from Priestly Demolition Inc, Houle Electric, JPD Contracting, Pagnotta Inc., Ace Excavating Ltd, KPMB Architects and others!

Check out all the shots below 👇

The sun in shining, flowers are blooming and light is hitting job sites just right for some great photos.

05/18/2023

🚈 Legal trouble is brewing for the multi-billion-dollar Eglinton Crosstown LRT project as it nears completion in Toronto.

Crosslinx Transit Solutions (CTS), the consortium tasked with project, says Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario have failed to retain an operator for the line, causing delays and costs.

Meanwhile, Metrolinx called the legal action a “delay tactic” and urged CTS to instead focus on producing a schedule to complete the project.

Get all the details below 👇

The consortium building the project says the agency is causing them significant delays and costs.