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Maple Reinders sells AIM Group Ltd.

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — Maple Reinders Group has announced the divestiture of its majority-owned subsidiary company, AIM Group Ltd., to Convertus Canada. According to a release, for over two decades,...

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BMBI: April Builders’ Merchant value sales up +3.0% year-on-year. Volumes up +3.4%

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales in April were up +3.0% compared to April 2024. Volumes increased +3.4% year-on-year, while prices...

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Québec town hall combines wood breakthrough engineering and Passivhaus principles

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

In August 2023, construction began on a new town hall for the small municipality of La Pêche in the Outaouais region north of Gatineau, Que. It was completed in late 2024 at a cost just under $10...

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Construction Equipment Association Publishes Latest Economic Briefing for Members

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has published its June 2025 economic update – a summary designed to help construction equipment manufacturers understand how current economic trends,...

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Roof Refurbishment Complete at Cheshire Shopping Centre

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

ROOF REPLACEMENT and refurbishment works at a Cheshire shopping centre are now complete. Working on behalf of Cheshire West and Chester Council, chartered surveyors Legat Owen has procured and...

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Appeal: 100 homes approved in light of Devon housing shortage

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

Up to 100 homes have been approved on the outskirts of Tiverton, Devon despite potential heritage impacts, in order to address the area’s flagging supplies of housing.

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St. Catharines Niagara Falls and Welland receive Building Faster Funds

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

ST. CATHARINES, ONT. — The Ontario government is providing nearly $6.8 million to the cities of St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland through the second round of the Building Faster Fund, which...

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Barbican residents oppose oversized City office development next to listed arts complex

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

Developers say the scheme will provide a much needed public plaza next to the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance

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Unlock Your Propertys Potential: Build a Smart Granny Flat in New Zealand!

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

Ever thought about adding a granny flat to your property? These versatile minor dwellings are booming in popularity across New Zealand, offering homeowners a fantastic way to generate extra income or...

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CAGBC showcases mass timber marvel Limberlost Place

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

A mass timber showcase on Toronto’s George Brown campus is also a study in collaboration and innovation. George Brown College director of design and construction Nerys Rau, Moriyama Teshima...

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Federal judge dismisses legal challenges to Woodfibre LNG’s ‘floatel’

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

OTTAWA — Canada’s Federal Court has rejected legal challenges disputing the approval of a so-called “floatel” used to house workers near Squamish, B.C., as they build a liquefied natural gas...

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UK construction activity May 2025: Community & amenity

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

Community & amenity overview 33 per cent decrease in project starts year-on-year 125 per cent increase in main contract awards from last year 48 per cent decrease in detailed planning approvals...

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UK construction activity May 2025: Education

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

Education overview 8 per cent increase in project starts compared to the preceding three months Main contract awards declined 19 per cent against the preceding three months 73 per cent increase in...

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UK construction activity May 2025: Health

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

Health overview Project starts increased 61 per cent against the preceding three months 82 per cent increase in main contract awards against the preceding three months 23 per cent increase in...

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UK construction activity May 2025: Hotel & leisure

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

Hotel & leisure overview 40 per cent increase in project starts year-on-year 9 per cent decrease in main contract awards from last year 50 per cent decrease in detailed planning approvals compared to...

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UK construction activity May 2025: Retail

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

Retail overview 51 per cent decrease in project starts year-on-year 85 per cent decrease in main contract awards from last year 52 per cent decrease in detailed planning approvals compared to the...

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UK construction activity May 2025: Offices

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

Offices overview 48 per cent decrease in project starts year-on-year 21 per cent decrease in main contract awards from last year 59 per cent decrease in detailed planning approvals compared to 2024...

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UK construction activity May 2025: Industrial

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

Industrial overview 12 per cent decrease in project starts year-on-year 72 per cent decrease in main contract awards from last year 3 per cent decrease in detailed planning approvals compared to 2024...

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UK construction activity May 2025: Housing

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

Housing overview 40 per cent increase in project starts year-on-year 28 per cent decrease in main contract awards from last year 43 per cent decrease in detailed planning approvals compared to 2024...

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UK construction activity May 2025

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

Detailed planning approvals increased 47 per cent against the previous year 16 per cent decrease in main contract awards against the previous year 21 per cent increase in project starts against the...

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Howard residents don green shirts to urge more eco-friendly construction

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

… as natural gas n newconstruction. The residents sat silently during … county’s work session onbuilding codeupgrades Monday in the George …

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Former rugby player from Crawley converts to new career in construction

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

… is building a career inconstructionafter a heart condition … is building a career inconstructionafter a heart condition … NVQ Level 4 course inconstruction management, which he studies for ...

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Crack Sealing Key to Safer Roads and Lower Vehicle Costs for Carolinas Drivers

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

Government Agencies and Contractors Deploy World-Class Equipment to Reinforce the Carolinas’ Roads HIGH POINT, NC, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As...

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FCBS lodges plans for six-block Manchester housing scheme

Publish date: Wed, 25 June 2025

Former Chorlton Precinct shopping centre to be replaced by 262 homes

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Tick of approval for Victorian distributors’ emergency preparedness

Image: danieldep/stock.adobe.comThe Essential Services Commission (ESC) has completed its review of electricity distributors’ systems and processes to deliver reliable and timely information to...

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Fumberger to spearhead ISC’s ratings overhaul

Image: metamorworks/stock.adobe.comThe Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) has appointed Kris Fumberger as its new Executive Director of Product Solutions, marking a significant step in its...

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20th AfPA International Conference: Future Ready Roads

The Australian Flexible Pavement Association’s 20th International Conference will highlight the progress and challenges of the current market. Images: AfPA.The Australian Flexible Pavement...

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Southbound lanes open on Epping Road

Image: Victorian GovernmentTraffic is now flowing on new southbound lanes for the full length of the Epping Road Upgrade in Melbourne’s north. The project team moved traffic onto the final section...

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Women in Industry 2025 Award Winners celebrated

Woman of the Year and Business Development Success of the Year award winner Tammy O’Connor. Image: Prime Creative MediaThe 2025 Women in Industry Awards have recognised and celebrated some of the...

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Empire plays key role in Sydney works

Image: Empire InfrastructureEmpire Infrastructure has marked a significant milestone in Sydney’s evolving water infrastructure, supplying the first 800m of DN1500 CP&P Reinforced …The postEmpire...

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