The Ultimate Guide to Construction
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Construction.
What to know about Construction
Construction sits at the intersection of infrastructure, housing, technology, safety, and business confidence. Stories under this tag follow how projects move from planning to delivery, how builders respond to cost pressure and labour shortages, and how the sector adapts to shifting demand across residential, commercial, civil, and data centre work.
Readers will find coverage of the tools reshaping the industry, from cloud platforms, BIM, digital twins, AI, drones, and AR to software for estimating, compliance, payments, logistics, and project management. These stories show how better data and connected workflows can reduce rework, improve visibility, strengthen collaboration, and help construction firms become more productive.
The tag also highlights the practical realities that matter on site and in the boardroom: procurement reform, supply chain risk, insolvencies, contract changes, sustainability, workforce development, mental health, and health and safety. Whether you want to understand where construction is heading or how companies are solving everyday project challenges, this collection offers a useful view of an industry under pressure and in transition.
Canadian Construction News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Canadian firms struggle to turn AI spending into returns
Only 18% of Canadian organisations have embedded AI into daily operations, leaving many still chasing productivity gains amid rising costs and uncertainty.
KEO Capital launches Canada push with USD $50m loan
Canadian mid-market firms will gain access to local-currency supplier payments as KEO Capital opens in Toronto with a USD $50 million lending line.
Feds back GTA AI projects with CAD $16.5M investment
The grants are set to speed the rollout of AI tools across healthcare, manufacturing and finance, helping GTA firms reach market sooner.
Edmonton SMBs get CAD $8.4M in tariff aid for trade automation
More than 150 Alberta jobs are set to be supported as federal cash helps local manufacturers automate production and diversify exports.
AI powers maturing Canadian proptech amid slower funding
Canadian proptech matures as AI embeds into daily workflows, funding slows to USD $450 million but adoption and discipline rise.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Construction
Recent Construction News
Accenture launches Construct for capital project services
The move targets a USD $260 billion market as owners seek one partner to cut delays, overruns and accountability gaps on major projects.
Accenture launches Construct for global capital projects
Greater scrutiny will follow major infrastructure programmes as Accenture combines 5,000 specialists into a new capital projects unit.
GearJoT launches UK fleet platform after Stevens pilot
Construction and rental firms can now track mixed fleets in one system, after a three-year Stevens Equipment Rental trial helped refine the software.
NVIDIA expands open world models for physical AI development
Open models matter because robots and vehicles need task-specific tuning, and Nvidia is betting on Cosmos 3 to fill that data gap.
Bridgit launches AI agents for construction planning
Construction planners can now automate team building and scheduling as Bridgit adds agents and live data links amid labour shortages.
DataCentreNews marks 12 years of global industry coverage
The specialist title now reaches readers across six countries as demand grows for coverage of power, cooling and AI-driven data centre expansion.
Emesent secures USD $17 million to expand manufacturing
The capital will help the Queensland company lift production, add jobs and push its autonomy software into more overseas markets.
Deel launches field services for African site workers
Employers in hazardous sectors will gain tighter pay and compliance control as the platform expands into on-site operations across more than 110 countries.
Prometheus Group buys Tamarack to expand procurement
Customers in mining and energy will get tighter links between maintenance planning, sourcing and supply agreements after the acquisition.
Google backs 14 Canadian AI startups in new cohort
Google has picked 14 Canadian AI startups for its latest accelerator cohort, spanning healthcare, finance, industry and agriculture.
Macquarie Data Centres advances AUD $350m Sydney AI facility
Macquarie Data Centres has completed the structural phase of its AUD $350m IC3 Super West AI data centre in Sydney, opening in Q3 2026 with 47MW capacity.
ADMARES uses Siemens Xcelerator to drive smart, green homes
ADMARES uses Siemens Xcelerator to mass-produce smart, eco-friendly homes, cutting emissions by 75% and waste by 80% with automated modular design.
Autodesk unveils AI-driven updates for design, construction & media
Autodesk launches AI-powered updates across design, manufacturing, construction, and media, enhancing collaboration and productivity with new cloud tools.
Key security vulnerabilities revealed in 2025 hack report
The CyberCX Hack Report for 2025 reveals alarming cyber vulnerabilities, with 90% of severe findings linked to Application Security and Identity Management.
Chaos acquires EvolveLAB to enhance AEC AI solutions
Chaos has acquired EvolveLAB, enhancing its design-to-visualisation solutions for the AEC industry, particularly through innovative AI technologies.
MyPass Global secures AUD $7.5m to boost US expansion plans
MyPass Global has announced securing AUD $7.5 million in Series A funding, aimed at expanding operations into the Americas.
Drone GIS mapping market grows with tech advancements
The global drone GIS mapping market is poised for significant expansion, fuelled by technological advancements and increasing demand across diverse industries.
HammerTech expands in New Zealand, takes on UK and Ireland
Australian construction software firm HammerTech will open offices in the UK and Ireland, and increase its presence in New Zealand.
Autodesk launches training provider programme in Australia
The Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors' Association of Australia is the first organisation outside of North America to join the programme.