6 major construction projects currently underway in Ontario
Ontario is in the middle of a building boom. From Highway 413 and the Ontario Line to Canada’s largest hospital and new green energy projects,…
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Can biochar make cement carbon-negative?
A carbon-rich material made from plant waste is being tested as a cement additive that reduces emissions while boosting strength raising hopes for carbon-negative concrete.
Data center design: How solar, wind, and SMRs cut emissions
Data centers are under fire for their massive energy use. But hybrid systems with solar, wind, battery storage, and SMRs promise clean, reliable power.
Townhouse starts hit record amount in 2025 housing market
U.S. townhouse starts hit 45,000 in Q2 2025—17% of single-family construction and the highest share on record since 1985.
Henry Boot leads with HVO fuel rollout in push for net-zero goal
With its trial showing strong results and 95 tonnes of carbon savings, Henry Boot is adopting HVO fuel at scale.
DHS launches $4.5B Smart Wall project along U.S. border
With $4.5B in new contracts, the Smart Wall will add 230 miles of barriers, cameras, and patrol systems from California to Texas.
Komatsu and Pronto launch autonomous trucks for quarries
Autonomous trucks are no longer limited to massive mines. Komatsu and Pronto’s Smart Quarry system retrofits existing haul trucks with AI and sensors, giving quarries…
EllisDon begins construction on Brampton’s first all-electric fire station
Brampton has started construction on Fire Station 215, a fully electric, 11,377-sq-ft station with solar panels, green infrastructure, and electric fire trucks. The project will…
AI-powered modular housing is tackling Australia’s housing crisis
From Bathurst to Sydney, AI-powered modular housing is emerging as a solution to Australia’s housing crisis by cutting time, costs, and red tape.
Largest public infrastructure projects currently under construction
Public infrastructure projects in the US are booming in 2025. From California’s high-speed rail to New York’s flood defenses, here are 6 major builds shaping…
Canadian housing starts increase by 14% in September
Canada’s housing starts rose 14% in September 2025, led by multi-unit builds in major provinces. The increase shows some supply-side momentum, though much of it…
Colorado Governor blasts tariffs as construction costs soar
A report from the governor’s office links surging tariffs to higher home prices and fewer building permits, warning of growing strain on Colorado’s economy.
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