Tag: construction
Part3 serves North American construction mega-projects. With new funding, “the vision is bigger”
Toronto startup has secured $2.8 million, backing from Levelset founder to streamline construction admin. Construction projects typically require tons of paperwork and coordination between…
Construction software firm Vitruvi to be acquired by US-based Bow River Capital
Calgary-based Vitruvi’s team and leadership to stay on as part of deal. Canadian construction-tech company Vitruvi Software has reached a deal to be acquired…
Tough Commerce raises $2 million to become Shopify for “complex” industries like construction
A former Shopify engineering lead joined Tough Commerce as investor, board member. Toronto startup Tough Commerce has raised $2 million CAD as it looks…
Tech leaders, academics gather to discuss how Canada can reach net-zero emissions by 2050
The City Age conference explored how Canada can grow sustainably to a population of 50 million. A group of thought leaders put their heads…
Mercator AI raises $5.1 million CAD as it develops early project detection tool for construction
Mercator helps business developers find leads in construction projects faster using AI. Calgary-based proptech startup Mercator AI has raised $5.1 million CAD ($3.75 million…
RenoRun lays off 43 percent of staff to extend runway as inflation rises and consumer confidence falls
RenoRun founders: “The business climate we are operating in has fundamentally changed.” Montréal-based building material delivery startup RenoRun laid off 210 employees this morning—the…
TransPod unveils “ultra-high-speed” FluxJet vehicle as it begins construction on proposed Alberta track
TransPod aims to offer transportation between Edmonton and Alberta that’s “faster than a jet and three times as fast as a high-speed train.” TransPod…
Part3 closes $625,000 to help architects manage construction projects
As wave of construction tech solutions target contractors, Part3 serves architects. Toronto-based Part3 is part of a growing group of Canadian tech startups that…
RoofBundle secures $500,000, support from construction players to fuel launch of roofing software solution
Construction vet David Peters has set out to help other contractors run their businesses. David Peters knows construction: he has spent almost his entire…
MyComply closes $5.6 million CAD to sell construction tech platform to US companies
MyComply has secured $5.6 million CAD ($4.5 million USD) and the support of construction industry angel investors to expand the presence of its construction…