News
New partnership pushing for wood
The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) and Woodsure, a division of Axis Insurance Managers Inc., have launched a new partnership that will bring together WoodWorks and Woodsure programs to further advocate for and support the increased adoption of wood construction in Canada. The partnership has been structured to empower architects, builders, and developers to choose wood and to have confidence in doing so, as any new technology comes with a learning curve that impacts adoption. This is particularly true of the use of advanced wood construction and...
PCL strikes new deal with HammerTech to optimize safety
PCL Construction, one of North America’s largest construction firms, announced a multi-year deal with HammerTech, a safety intelligence software company, to make job sites safer and more efficient across global operations. The technology, which serves over 500 clients worldwide and is used on more than 20,000 live construction projects across that footprint, is built on the premise that robust safety programs are key to efficiency and effectiveness on the worksite, and will afford PCL agility and adaptability when it comes to changing...
Construction employment climbs in majority of states
Between August 2023 and 2024, construction employment has climbed year-over-year in 39 states, with only 10 states and D.C. losing jobs, while Georgia remained unchanged. The greatest number of jobs were added in Texas (36,600), Florida (36,200), Michigan (15,100) and Nevada (12,700). When it comes to percentage, Alaska saw the greatest gain with 3,100 jobs or 17.8 percent, followed by Hawaii with 4,700 jobs or 12.4 percent. Meanwhile, Maryland experienced the greatest losses, down 4,800 jobs, as did New York with 4,700 jobs and Oregon with...
Events
The Buildings Show
4 – 6 December, Toronto, ON
Part of Canadian Real Estate & Construction Week, The Buildings Show is the place where Canadian construction comes together, uniting 18,000-plus industry professionals for accredited educational content, meaningful networking, product and service discovery, and future insights. Explore the show across four key segments: PM Expo, World of Concrete Toronto Pavilion, Construct Canada, and Homebuilder & Renovator Expo.
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Build Expo
11 – 12 December, Charlotte, NC
22 – 23 January, Tampa, FL
With more than 30 keynotes and classes and thousands of products and services on display, Build Expo is the largest regional building and construction show in the U.S. Offering a comprehensive look at the latest building materials, design trends, and construction technologies, this event is essential for contractors, architects, and builders focusing on commercial and residential construction. Browse the innovative products on the expo floor, meet with potential customers and vendor partners, network with peers, and learn from experts in a variety of fields.
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NRC annual conference and RC-REMSA Exhibition
5 – 8 January, Marco Island, FL
Learn, network, advocate, and kick off the year on the right track at the railway construction’s premier event. The Annual National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association Conference features a unique program with chief engineers from the major freight railroads and other key speakers covering topics of importance to the rail industry, including: Class 1 and Regional Railroad Capital Spending Plans; Rail Projects of National Significance; Commuter Rail and Transit Contracting; Railroad Construction Safety; and Panel Discussions on Signals & Communications, Rail Sustainability, and Government Affairs.
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2025 AED Summit
15 – 17 January, Orlando, FL
Targeted toward heavy equipment professionals, the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit is a hub for dealers, manufacturers, and service providers. It’s an excellent opportunity for networking, learning about emerging industry trends, and exploring new equipment and technology in heavy machinery.
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World of Concrete
20 – 23 January, Las Vegas, NV
World of Concrete 2025 is the industry’s only annual international tradeshow dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries, and the place to find the heavy hitters of concrete and masonry this January. Get your hands on the latest technologies revolutionizing safety, performance, and speed and learn what it takes to not only claim a piece of the concrete industry’s massive projected growth but dominate the field.
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