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๐Ÿ—๏ธ Canadaโ€™s housing starts rose 3% in September but the bigger picture tells another story. Actual starts fell 11% year-over-year, while 2026 #construction remains behind last yearโ€™s pace. Can Canada close the housing supply gap? ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ“‰ ๐Ÿ‘‰ t.ly/XKBko
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๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ What happens when AI meets geospatial data? Geo Week 2027 will explore AI, reality capture, Scan-to-BIM, lidar, subsurface mapping & more in Salt Lake City. ๐Ÿš€ ๐Ÿ‘‰ t.ly/V6XEM
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๐Ÿ—๏ธ Construction is underway on Albertaโ€™s $2.9B Yellowhead Pipeline. The 235-km project is expected to create ~2,000 direct #construction jobs while adding major natural gas capacity for Albertaโ€™s industrial heartland. ๐Ÿ”ง ๐Ÿ‘‰ t.ly/NEpdy
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๐Ÿ—๏ธ๐Ÿ  Could factory-built #construction help deliver multifamily housing faster? HUD has selected NIBS to explore modular, manufactured & off-site constructionโ€”and the codes, financing and regulations shaping adoption. ๐Ÿ”ง Read all about it ๐Ÿ‘‰ t.ly/TIhOZ
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๐Ÿ‘ทโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ—๏ธ Canada is investing $430M+ in apprenticeship training to help grow the skilled trades workforce. CCA welcomes the funding and says building Canada will require training across the entire #construction workforce. ๐Ÿ”ง #SkilledTrades ๐Ÿ‘‰ t.ly/djWAF
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๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ’จ Canada is investing $100M to advance offshore wind development in Nova Scotia. The funding will support Wind West, project data & planning for future energy #infrastructure. A new #construction opportunity is taking shape. ๐Ÿ—๏ธ #OffshoreWind ๐Ÿ‘‰ t.ly/9XWie
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๐Ÿ—๏ธ๐Ÿ“ˆ Canadaโ€™s building permits jumped 8.8% to $13.6B in August, driven by a surge in multi-unit housing. Ontario led residential gains, while Alberta posted strong industrial growth. ๐Ÿ‘‰ t.ly/yJkZZ
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๐Ÿ—๏ธ๐Ÿ™๏ธ A former Montrรฉal brewery is becoming a new neighbourhood. #Construction is underway on Quartier Molson, with nearly 5,000 homes, shops, public spaces & preserved industrial heritage planned along the St. Lawrence. ๐Ÿ‘‰ t.ly/Klr58
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๐Ÿ—๏ธ Alberta pipelines. Montrรฉal housing. Ontario transit. Mass timber. AI. This weekโ€™s Round Up connects major construction projects with the technology and ideas changing how the industry builds. Dig into todayโ€™s edition! ๐Ÿšง๐Ÿ’ป ๐Ÿ‘‰ conta.cc/4zx7fDG
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๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ—๏ธ Should architectural services be selected on price or qualifications and value? The RAIC is calling for fair fees, clearer scope, better risk allocation & qualifications-based procurement across Canada. #Architecture - Learn more ๐Ÿ‘‰ t.ly/uTQZS
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๐Ÿš†๐Ÿ—๏ธ Major #construction is moving ahead on Grimsby GO Station. The project will be Ontarioโ€™s first GO station built using a new standardized design aimed at reducing costs & accelerating delivery. Completion: 2027. #Infrastructure - Learn more ๐Ÿ‘‰ t.ly/E5hnH
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โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ—๏ธ Mass timber, BIM, prefabrication & smart problem-solving helped PCL Construction deliver Kelowna International Airportโ€™s largest expansion ahead of schedule. Learn how technology and construction expertise came together at YLW. ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ’ป ๐Ÿ‘‰ t.ly/YCvF-
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๐Ÿฆบ๐Ÿ” A full body harness can save a life but only if itโ€™s ready when needed. Dentec Safety Specialists Inc. shares 7 critical inspection steps to identify damage, support CSA Z259 compliance & help protect workers at heights. ๐Ÿ—๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘‰ t.ly/uXBtC
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๐Ÿš๐Ÿ”ง Your work van doesnโ€™t stop being a workspace at the cargo area. Smarter cab storage, power solutions & organization can improve comfort and workflow throughout the day. Is your cab working as hard as you are? ๐Ÿ‘ท #WorkVan #Construction - Read the blog ๐Ÿ‘‰ t.ly/ShhoG
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๐Ÿ—๏ธ๐Ÿค TITAN is investing in Command Alkon to accelerate digital transformation across ready-mix & aggregates. The partnership will expand connected data, cloud technology and AI-enabled operations. ๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿค– #ConstructionTech #BuildingMaterials ๐Ÿ‘‰ t.ly/wl5KU
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๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿข As facilities switch from cooling to heating, indoor air quality can change too. Dust, ventilation & low humidity can affect occupant comfort. Is your building ready for winter? Explore the Fall IAQ Maintenance Checklist. โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ ๐Ÿ‘‰ t.ly/vU3cY
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๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ—๏ธ Is your construction data ready for AI? AI can search documents, analyze schedules & automate workflows but what happens when the data is outdated, fragmented or unreliable? The next AI challenge may be trust. ๐Ÿ“Š #ConstructionAI #ConTech - Read the article ๐Ÿ‘‰ t.ly/Xhf2d
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๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ—๏ธ #Construction technology isnโ€™t just helping us manage the work anymore, itโ€™s starting to do the work. Robots, autonomous drones, AI, digital twins & more are reshaping the jobsite. Explore #ConTech Weekly No. 179 ๐Ÿ‘‰ conta.cc/4B0QH8U
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๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ”ง Canada is targeting one million home retrofits with a new federal program including heat pump rebates and multi-unit building upgrades. What could it mean for #HVAC contractors, trades & suppliers? ๐Ÿ‘‰ t.ly/vcX5Y
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๐Ÿ’150 minor hockey teams are getting a boost from RONA! Through its 2026โ€“2027 RONA Rookies program, each selected team will receive $3,000 in support to help young players enjoy the season. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฅ… #MinorHockey #Community ๐Ÿ‘‰ t.ly/9lJle
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