Ottawa Electrical Contractors’ Association petitions city on Fair Wage Policy
OECA seeks policy for city contracts over $1.5M.

https://www.ebmag.com/ottawa-e....lectrical-contractor

The Frost-Free Bibb Isn't the Problem: Finding the Real Cause of Freeze Failures
The fixture usually isnt the culprit. Something around it went wrong, and once you know where to look, the diagnosis gets a lot faster.

https://www.contractormag.com/....plumbing/article/554

The 5% Problem: What Separates Winning Bidders From Everyone Else
Missed it by that much: Losing a bid by a narrow margin doesn't always point to budget problems.
The post The 5% Problem: What Separates Winning Bidders From Everyone Else first appeared on Construction Executive.

https://constructionexec.com/a....rticle/the-5-problem

What Prevents Innovation in Construction from Taking Off
We need innovation in the construction sector, but we struggle to turn inventions into innovations. Why is that, and what can we do about it?
The post What Prevents Innovation in Construction from Taking Off appeared first on AEC Business.


https://aec-business.com/what-....prevents-innovation-

Can AI Improve Architectural Competitions? Sweco Decided to Find Out.
As AI tools permeate practice, competitions will accelerate, and reading the client well will matter more than producing images faster.
The post Can AI Improve Architectural Competitions? Sweco Decided to Find Out. appeared first on Journal.


https://architizer.com/blog/pr....actice/tools/ai-arch

Original Survey Solutions Names Tom Bacus Chief Operating Officer
Nationally recognized management expert joins OSS to support its next stage of growth Original Survey Solutions (OSS) continues to make waves in the AEC industry with the appointment of nationally known management and leadership expert Tom Bacus to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Bacus brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience helping []

https://zweiglist.com/original....-survey-solutions-na

125-mph passenger trains could connect San Antonio and Austin, Texas, in about an hour: HNTB study
The trains would run on a dedicated rail line and cost about $13.5 billion, according to a feasibility study commissioned by Travis County.

https://www.smartcitiesdive.co....m/news/austin-san-an

Studio Barnes, ch_studio, and others share redesign of former “klavern” in Fort Worth, Texas
A building that once served as a Ku Klux Klan “klavern” in Fort Worth, Texas, is being redesigned as a 35,000-square-foot arts and community center. Transform 1012 N. Main Street,
The post Studio Barnes, ch_studio, and others share redesign of former “klavern” in Fort Worth, Texas appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.


https://www.archpaper.com/2026..../08/studio-barnes-ch

Best ARE Construction and Evaluation Study Materials 2026
This is your complete guide to ARE Construction and Evaluation exam study materials, strategy, and resources. We cover everything you need to know about the CE exam and how to pass it. In Part 1 of this series, we take a broad look at the study materials available for all six ARE 5.0 exams. I []

https://youngarchitect.com/ult....imate-list-ce-constr

Anaheim hotel renovation brings new suites, outdoor upgrades
R.D. Olson Construction has started renovations at the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground. Explore the project.
The post Anaheim hotel renovation brings new suites, outdoor upgrades appeared first on Construction Specifier.


https://www.constructionspecif....ier.com/anaheim-hote