Press Releases

Ontario’s Largest Construction Procurement Alliance Established

Reed Construction Data, LLC (RCD) and Local Construction Associations (LCAs) in Ontario today announced an unprecedented strategic alliance to enhance the communication between construction Owners, bidders, and design professionals. The partnership aligns two industry giants for the purpose of providing efficient bid notifications and related services to the entire construction industry.

Expanded Alliance Delivers Unparalleled Access to Construction Opportunities

Reed Construction Data LLC (RCD), Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA), and Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) announced today that they are significantly expanding their alliance to deliver unprecedented benefits to construction Owners, bidders, and design professionals.

Reed Construction Data's Journal of Commerce in Canada Celebrates 100 Years

For over 100 years, the Journal of Commerce has been a leader in delivering essential project leads, industry news and tender information. Today JOC is available in both online and publication format to Western Canada's construction marketplace.

Link2Build Construction Opportunity Network is now online

Construction Associations across Canada today announced the launch of Link2Build - Canada’s newest construction-only bid opportunity website. With the launch of this site, construction bid opportunities just got a whole lot easier to manage.

Reed Construction Data, Hanley Wood announce alliance

Reed Construction Data (RCD) and Hanley Wood, LLC today announced they have signed a letter of intent to enter into a strategic alliance that will open up proprietary information channels in a pioneering effort to deliver richer, more valuable content to the construction industry.

Reed Construction Data amends lawsuit against McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge

Reed Construction Data (RCD), a leading construction information provider and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reed Elsevier, today amended a suit in federal court against McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge.

Reed Construction Data joins the Workopolis NicheNetwork

Today marks the launch of myJobsite.ca, an online job board created in partnership with Reed Construction Data and powered by the Workopolis NicheNetwork. Dedicated to professionals in the building and construction industry and the enhancement of their careers, myJobsite.ca allows employers to connect with qualified and highly sought after individuals located across Canada.

Construction lead service gives Canadian contractors quick, easy ways to find new business

Reed Construction Data (RCD) today announced new Canadian metro-area subscriptions on SmartProject News (SPN), a construction lead service helping contractors grow their businesses through easy-to-use online tools and a powerful database of non-residential projects, bidders, companies and contacts.

Reed Construction Data files corporate espionage lawsuit against McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge

On October 8, 2009, Reed Construction Data filed suit in federal court against McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, a unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. The complaint cites eleven counts of misconduct by Dodge, including fraud, misappropriation of trade secrets, misappropriation of confidential information, unfair competition, tortious interference with prospective economic advantage, violation of New York’s general business law, violation of the RICO Act, RICO conspiracy, monopolization, attempted monopolization and unjust enrichment.

Reed Construction Data Canada Still Growing Despite a Slow-Down in the Print World

Reed Construction Data’s continued success in publishing was recently profiled in MastheadOnline, the number one web site for the publishing industry. Despite the rarity of paid circulation in the business-to-business world, many publications are starting to look at other revenue options and Reed’s success is notable.

Reed Construction Data Releases SmartBIM Library v3.5 and SmartBIM QTO for Revit 2010

August 12, 2009 - Reed Construction Data today announced new releases for two of its leading BIM products, SmartBIM Library (SBL) v3.5 and SmartBIM QTO 1.0, which now include compatibility with Revit 2010 from Autodesk®

New Lead Service Helps Small Business Contractors Find Work, Offers Free Plans and Specs

August 12, 2009 Reed Construction Data (RCD) today unveiled the next phase of SmartProject News, a construction lead service helping contractors and small construction companies grow their businesses through easy-to-use online tools and a powerful back-end database of projects, firms, bidders and contacts.

Reed Elsevier Announces 2009 Interim Results, Retains Reed Construction Data

Reed Elsevier, a world-leading publisher and information provider in the science and medical, legal, education and business-to-business sectors, today announced its 2009 Interim Results, which includes news that Reed Construction Data (RCD) is being retained in its entirety by Reed Elsevier amidst the divestment of the controlled circulation magazines of Reed Business Information U.S. (RBI US).

Reed Construction Data Combines U.S. and Canadian Building Product and Manufacturer Directories

Reed Construction Data, a leading provider of construction information, today announced the integration of its U.S. and Canadian building product and manufacturer directories, giving the North American construction industry a single destination for building product and supplier information. Content from Buildcore.com, the leading Canadian building product and manufacturer directory will now be hosted on smartbuildingindex.com Content includes illustrated product profiles, 10-part technical product datasheets, 3-part proprietary specifications, CAD drawings and manufacturer catalogues.

Reed Construction Data and the Windsor Construction Association announce a partnership

Toronto, Ontario (April 25, 2008) - Reed Construction Data (RCD) and the Windsor Construction Association (WCA) have announced the signing of an alliance agreement. The union will help foster the growth and development of Southwestern Ontario’s construction market while continuing to further strengthen RCD’s position as Canada’s leading provider of construction information and opportunity.

Reed Construction Data Partners with Merit Contractors Association

January 17, 2008 — Reed Construction Data and the Merit Contractors Association have signed an alliance agreement that will see the two organizations combining resources in various initiatives to support the growth in the Alberta construction market.

Reed Construction Data Acquires Tectonic Partners Inc.

December 9, 2007 — Reed Construction Data today announced the acquisition of Tectonic Partners Inc., a leading developer and service provider of building information modeling (BIM) for the architectural, engineering and construction industries.

Reed Construction Data Canada and the Ontario General Contractors Association Announce Alliance Partnership

May 4, 2007 — Reed Construction Data and the Ontario General Contractors Association signed a strategic alliance agreement that will result in the two organizations combining resources in support of Ontario's General Contractors. The agreement includes a number of provisions designed to foster growth and development of OGCA members, and to further strengthen RCD's position as Canada's leading provider of construction information and opportunity.

Reed Construction Data Inc. and the Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada Announce Alliance Partnership

April 23, 2007 — Reed Construction Data Inc. and the Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada announce the signing of an alliance agreement that will see the two organizations combining resources and cooperating in various initiatives intended to promote and support common goals and interests.