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EllisDon Publishes 2023 Impact Report Addressing Vital Environmental, Social, and Governance Matters

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, EllisDon published the second edition of their annual Impact Report.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, EllisDon published the second edition of their annual Impact Report.
  • The Impact Report is a comprehensive annual report that highlights EllisDon's mission to address important environmental, social and governance issues that not only impact the company but all of the communities in which we work.
  • "Sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation are key pillars of everything we do at EllisDon — from our corporate culture to our approach to business," said Jody Becker, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President, Infrastructure Services & Technology.
  • The Impact Report identifies key areas of focus across the company where proactive steps and achievements have been made, as well as where more attention is needed, and outlines a roadmap with actionable steps to meet its objectives.

Toronto's Port Lands Celebrates the Opening of Two Landmark Bridges

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Waterfront Toronto's Port Lands Flood Protection Enabling Infrastructure (PLFPEI) project called for innovative and aesthetically stunning bridges to be placed over current and future waterways in the area.

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  • Waterfront Toronto's Port Lands Flood Protection Enabling Infrastructure (PLFPEI) project called for innovative and aesthetically stunning bridges to be placed over current and future waterways in the area.
  • The Port Lands Bridges, which are central to the $1.3B revitalization and regeneration effort, were designed by Entuitive, schlaich bergermann partner (sbp), and Grimshaw Architects.
  • "Seeing the Port Lands Bridges open to the public for them to use and enjoy makes it all worthwhile."
  • Since arriving in Toronto in 2022, the Port Lands Bridges have won international engineering and design awards, and the signature bridges were made possible by the following partners:

CarbiCrete Concrete Products Meet or Exceed ASTM C90 Performance Requirements According to Third-Party

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Reducing embodied carbon in the built environment does not require any compromise on performance, says the company's CEO

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  • Reducing embodied carbon in the built environment does not require any compromise on performance, says the company's CEO
    MONTREAL, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - CarbiCrete, a leading firm in the decarbonization of concrete, announced today that it has received third-party validation that the products generated through its technology meet or exceed ASTM C90 performance requirements for concrete masonry units (CMUs).
  • The testing was conducted by CTL Group , the industry's leading expert in structures and materials, using ASTM C90, the most widely-referenced standard for specifying CMUs in North America, published by ASTM International.
  • The standards for quality performance contain minimum requirements for items such as compressive strength, permissible variations in dimensions, and finish and appearance criteria.
  • Additionally, CarbiCrete's concrete products are cured with carbon dioxide, which is mineralized and permanently removed from the atmosphere.

EllisDon and Timescapes Sign Strategic Partnership to Integrate Impactful Visual Construction Data into Project Management

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Today, the construction industry is facing challenges related to rising material costs, labor shortages, and tighter build timelines.

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  • Today, the construction industry is facing challenges related to rising material costs, labor shortages, and tighter build timelines.
  • Timescapes provides robust, reliable construction cameras that capture high-quality visual data from job sites and—more importantly—AI analytics that are automatically extracted from the images so project teams can easily action the insights.
  • Chester Boyes, Timescapes' CEO and Founder, views the partnership with EllisDon as another strong step forward for the company in the Canadian construction industry.
  • "These insights allow our construction and project teams to review construction progress remotely while also being able to make more informed decisions about the project."

EllisDon Unveils Groundbreaking EKO Framework that Revolutionizes Sustainability Through Digital Innovation

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - EllisDon proudly announces the launch of its revolutionary digital framework, EKO.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - EllisDon proudly announces the launch of its revolutionary digital framework, EKO.
  • The result of years of EllisDon's learned experience, EKO leverages intelligent infrastructure data through advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
  • EKO stands as a testament to this commitment, reinforcing EllisDon's position as a leader in delivering sustainability through digital innovation.
  • By embracing EKO, EllisDon continues to drive innovation and set new benchmarks for sustainability in the construction and building services industry.

Canada-UAE Future Energy Forum Unveils New Climate Action Partnership

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canada-UAE Business Council (CUBC) hosted its inaugural Future Energy Forum which convened government and industry leaders, innovators, and change-makers to advance climate solutions during the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, hosted at Expo City Dubai.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canada-UAE Business Council (CUBC) hosted its inaugural Future Energy Forum which convened government and industry leaders, innovators, and change-makers to advance climate solutions during the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, hosted at Expo City Dubai.
  • The Forum featured three interactive, moderated discussion panels focusing on public and private sector climate finance, cutting-edge sustainable technologies and forward looking decarbonization policies.
  • He added, "From greenhouse gas monitoring to innovative new technologies to reduce emissions, to investing in critical infrastructure, to building green energy corridors, our members are at the forefront of the future economy."
  • It is estimated that over 40,000 Canadians live and work in the United Arab Emirates.

EllisDon and TransED Partners Celebrate the Opening of Valley Line Southeast LRT

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - EllisDon, in collaboration with its TransED Partners and the City of Edmonton, is pleased to announce the commencement of the Valley Line Southeast LRT's passenger service.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - EllisDon, in collaboration with its TransED Partners and the City of Edmonton, is pleased to announce the commencement of the Valley Line Southeast LRT's passenger service.
  • TransED Partners, through a public-private partnership (P3) with the City of Edmonton, held the responsibility of not only designing and constructing the Valley Line Southeast LRT, but also operating and maintaining this transit system until 2050.
  • "EllisDon Transit Services is excited to be a partner in the operations and maintenance of the Valley Line Southeast LRT," said Jody Becker, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President, Infrastructure Services and Technology, EllisDon.
  • Valley Line Southeast will offer citizens a safe, reliable and sustainable opportunity to experience Edmonton in a brand new way."

EllisDon Secures Spots on On-Site Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 List

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Brad started with EllisDon over fourteen years ago as a field engineer, then moved up to assistant superintendent before shifting into project management.

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  • Brad started with EllisDon over fourteen years ago as a field engineer, then moved up to assistant superintendent before shifting into project management.
  • The Quebec office now boasts over 100 employees and is establishing EllisDon as a premier construction services company within the market.
  • This is the fourth year EllisDon leaders have been recognized on the On-Site and Site Partners' 40 Under 40 list.
  • To learn more and read the full 40 Under 40 Canadian Construction list: https://www.on-sitemag.com/40-under-40/

Clockworks Analytics Partners with EllisDon to Bring Operational Efficiency and Sustainability to the Facility Management Sector

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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BOSTON, MA, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clockworks Analytics , a leading provider of SaaS building analytics, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with EllisDon Facilities Services , a leader in the facility management industry.

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  • BOSTON, MA, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clockworks Analytics , a leading provider of SaaS building analytics, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with EllisDon Facilities Services , a leader in the facility management industry.
  • "We are excited to announce our partnership with Clockworks Analytics," said Colin Flock, Senior Vice President of EllisDon Facilities Services.
  • At EllisDon, our goals remain the same - deliver outstanding value, enhance operational efficiency, and minimize downtime for our clients.
  • "We are excited to partner with EllisDon Facilities Services to change the way predictive maintenance and operational planning are conducted within the facility management sector,” said David Peck, Director of Partner Development, Clockworks Analytics.

Buildots unveils new AI-assisted planning and tracking tools to battle construction delays

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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TEL AVIV, Israel, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Buildots, the award-winning leader in AI-based automated progress tracking, has announced the launch of Plan Tracker, a new suite of tools that enables managers to accurately plan and track weekly activities and milestones using project-specific data. The system monitors the progress of plans and measures effectiveness, facilitating continuous improvement in performance and adapting to changing realities on the ground in order to avoid construction delays.

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  • The system monitors the progress of plans and measures effectiveness, facilitating continuous improvement in performance and adapting to changing realities on the ground in order to avoid construction delays.
  • Users can add new operational and contractual targets, assign related tasks and activities, and set due dates in one place.
  • "With Buildots Plan Tracker, I can pinpoint critical milestones and actively monitor our progress towards them.
  • The new 'Plan Tracker' suite is now available immediately to all current Buildots users and new customers.