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METALCON will celebrate its 35th anniversary October 7–9, 2026, in Orlando, Florida, with new onsite experiences, live demonstrations, education and networking opportunities for professionals across the metal construction industry. U. S. Steel Brings Steel History to the Exhibit Floor The annual event brings together professionals who design, manufacture, specify and build with metal, providing opportunities to explore industry trends, emerging technologies and the future of metal construction. U. S.

Investment in Canadian building construction declined slightly in June, even as building permit values increased sharply, according to Statistics Canada. Total investment fell $109.7 million, or 0.5%, from May to $23.2 billion, while remaining 5.7% higher year over year. Building permit values increased 18.5% during the month, highlighting the lag between permit approvals and construction investment reaching active projects.

CxEnergy 2027 has opened its Call for Abstracts, inviting industry professionals to submit presentation proposals for its technical education program. The conference will take place April 27–30, 2027, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, bringing together professionals in commissioning, energy management, building analytics, HVAC testing and building performance.

Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC) has appointed Roya Khaleeli Keon as its new Executive Director, bringing an experienced sustainability and ESG leader to guide the organization’s next phase of growth and its mission to advance sustainable building practices across Canada.

Three-month support for new and existing Canadian clients already feeling the impact of U.S. tariffs and trade uncertainty. WebMax Canada is reducing fees on its SEO, AEO and AI Visibility plans by 50% for three months for Canadian businesses already feeling the effects of U.S. tariffs and the uncertainty surrounding them. The move comes ahead of the August 19, 2026 tariff deadline.

Canadian housing starts continued to moderate in July 2026, with fewer new projects beginning in several major markets even as completions increased and a substantial number of homes remained under construction, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). National Housing Starts Decline in July The six-month trend in housing starts decreased 0.5% from June to 247,377 units.

A historic agreement to upgrade and expand the Churchill Falls Generating Station, develop the Gull Island hydroelectric project and build related transmission infrastructure is being supported by $10 billion in federal financing, highlighting the growing role of clean electricity in Canada’s economic strategy.

Kawneer is expanding its presence across the Western United States and Canada, announcing new leadership appointments and agency partnerships to support growth and strengthen customer service for its architectural aluminum systems. New Leadership for Kawneer’s Western Markets Jen Brown has joined Kawneer as Regional Manager, leading operations across the western U.S. and Canada. Brown brings industry experience that will support regional growth, customer partnerships and service capabilities.

In the summer, workers often face a dual challenge: working at heights and coping with high temperatures. Learn about the risks and safety measures to take. During the summer months workers often face a dual challenge: working at heights and coping with high temperatures. While tasks performed at heights already pose inherent risks, the added factor of heat, along with the potential for heat stress, further complicates matters and increases the overall risk involved.

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