Saturday, May 4, 2024 
Aktion acquires Acumatica and legacy Sage practices from MNP
Aktion Associates, Inc., a national software reseller and IT infrastructure provider focused on the Architectural Engineering & Construction, Distribution and Manufacturing industries, announces the acquisition of the Acumatica and legacy Sage practices from MNP, a leading Canadian professional services firm. This…
Canadian building construction costs rise slightly first quarter 2024
Statistics Canada reports that in the first quarter of 2024, the pace of growth in construction costs for residential and non-residential buildings showed a notable slow down, reaching the lowest rates since mid-2020. The average cost for residential building construction rose…
Northern Alberta contractors still waiting for full payment on Tim Horton’s build
Allen Morton, a contractor from Leduc, claims he’s still owed around $60,000 for constructing parking and drive-through lanes for a new Tim Hortons in Lac La Biche, despite completing the work last November. Despite not planning to actually dismantle his work,…
CoStar Group to Acquire Matterport
CoStar Group, Inc., a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets recently announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Matterport in a cash and stock transaction valued…
The AI Revolution For Facility Management Is Here
By integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital twins with existing AEC data, indoor GIS, and AI, facility owners and operators are actively unlocking immense value. Facility owners are leveraging often underutilized current data to forge a cohesive, AI-ready infrastructure. This…
Save Time and Money with Kojo AP’s Finance Solutions for Contractors
Kojo, the construction industry’s leading materials and inventory management platform, recently announced the launch of Kojo AP. Kojo AP is a suite of features built specifically for commercial construction accounting teams to address the final step in the material management workflow:…
SkillSignal + Arcoro Partnership Introduces a New Era of Jobsite Safety
SkillSignal, a trailblazer in construction technology solutions, recently announced a strategic partnership with Arcoro, a leader in HR management solutions for Construction and high-risk industries. This collaboration marks a milestone in simplifying safety compliance and management directly from the field with…
Solidcad Unveils Strategic Evolution to Consulting Services
SolidCAD, a renowned technology company celebrated for its proficiency in CAD, BIM, CAM, cloud-based platforms, and data and asset management systems, announces a strategic evolution of its business model with a renewed emphasis on consulting services. Leveraging its 28-year legacy of…
Applied Software, GRAITEC Group Expands Sustainability Scholarship Program into Canada
Opens Contest to Canadian Students to Increase AEC Career Exploration Applied Software, GRAITEC Group, a leading systems integrator in the AEC, construction, and manufacturing industries, recently announced it is bringing back its “Keeping AEC Green” scholarship program for a second year…
DroneDeploy Launches Fixed Camera Integration
Integrations with TrueLook, EverCam, Sensera Systems and Timescapes are now available to all enterprise DroneDeploy customers DroneDeploy, the leading aerial and ground reality capture platform, has announced the integration of fixed cameras into its unified reality capture platform. The fixed camera…
Vitruvi Software Appoints New Leadership, Poised For Accelerated Next Growth Phase
Vitruvi Software, the leading provider of next generation construction management software, is excited to announce the appointment of Dave Walters as Chief Executive Officer and Mark Lemmons as Chief Technology Officer to lead Vitruvi into its next growth phase. Since the successful acquisition of Vitruvi…
Yanmar CE Launches Electric Equipment for Construction Sites
Staying true to the pioneering spirit that has driven Yanmar for over a century, Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA proudly unveils its electric construction equipment at Intermat 2024; aligning its sustainability objectives and meeting the market demands for eco-conscious solutions. Yanmar Compact…
Femco Introduces Non-Drip Oil Drain System
In terms of draining and refilling fluids, Femco has always been at the forefront of drain solutions. In order to rightfully call ourselves innovators, Femco has released a new series of drain plugs and clickers; The Non-Drip system. This is a…
The RONA Foundation launches a new in-store fundraising campaign
The RONA Foundation, which oversees the philanthropic activities of RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores, is rolling out a new in-store fundraising campaign for its Build from the Heart program…
The Best Construction Accounting Software for Contractors
Contractors and construction companies entrenched in the daily grind of managing multiple service contracts and construction projects are also faced with the daunting financial task of tracking job costs, staying within budgets and maintaining healthy cash flow. Whether you’re a construction…
