Is construction backlog rising? A look at the first half of the year
Construction backlogs are holding steady in 2025 at just over 8 months, according to ABC data. While public infrastructure and data centers are driving demand,…
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Meet Okibo: The AI drywall robot reshaping U.S. jobsites
Founded in Tel Aviv and now expanding in the U.S., Okibo has built compact, AI-driven drywall and painting robots that can complete up to five…
Trump’s new tariffs: How they will impact U.S. home builders and costs
The latest Trump tariffs target wood imports, driving higher costs for framing, cabinets, and finishes. Builders and buyers alike should prepare for price hikes and…
Best architecture firms in the US re-shaping design and cities
From iconic skyscrapers to sustainable campuses, these top 10 US architecture firms are setting new standards in design and innovation.
New $386M BC Cancer Centre in Kamloops to open in 2028
The new BC Cancer Centre at Royal Inland Hospital will deliver radiation therapy, diagnostics, and supportive spaces for 1,200 patients a year.
Takeuchi compact equipment makes first electric excavator
Takeuchi compact equipment is leading construction into a sustainable future with the TB20e electric excavator and hybrid models. Learn why contractors are excited about the…
Procore’s new CEO Ajei Gopal signals next chapter in construction tech
With Ajei Gopal stepping in, Procore signals a new phase of growth, AI-driven product expansion, and global scale while its founder stays close to strategy…
All-electric buildings in New York: Smart shift or costly gamble?
The state’s 2026 gas-ban law could redefine construction. Will it deliver lower emissions and savings, or burden the grid and push up housing costs?
8 real construction safety horror stories and the lessons they teach
Halloween is not the scary part, complacency is. These real cases expose the job site “monsters” that strike when PPE, lockout, tagging, and fall protection…
Canada’s first commercial carbon capture facility breaks ground
Ash Grove Cement’s Mississauga site will host Canada’s first carbon capture cement facility. Carbon 1 turns CO₂ into usable cement, cutting emissions while creating jobs…
Canada’s leading luxury home builders redefining high-end living
From Tridel to boutique firms like Claxton + Marsh, Canada’s top luxury builders are redefining what high-end homes mean today.
Building the future of construction finance with Neil Shah, CEO of the CFMA
From talent shortages to data-driven benchmarking, CFMA is transforming how the construction industry manages its financial future. Neil Shah reveals how the change is unfolding.
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