Can the Construction Industry Be Disrupted?
In 1910, the French artist Villemard created a series of illustrations imagining life in the year 2000. In one of his drawings, an architect sits in a booth pushing buttons on a console to manipulate a series of machines operating in the usual…
B.C. construction confronts workers’ substance use challenge
Construction work is hard work and construction workers run the risk of injuries, diseases and fatalities. These risks are exacerbated by long working hours, organizational pressures and substance use -– all of which are particularly problematic causes of workplace harms, according…
6 Ways to Navigate Construction Budgets Like a Pro
Managing construction costs is a critical aspect of any construction project. Cost overruns and budgeting challenges can lead to financial strain, project delays, and compromised quality. Therefore, effective budgeting and cost control are essential to ensure project success. In this comprehensive…
IAPMO Advances Development of 2023 WE•Stand During Technical Committee Meetings
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) concluded the technical committee meeting toward the development of the 2023 edition of the Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand), previous editions of which are American National Standards. The technical committee, consisting of…
ConTech Trends and Innovations – No. 17
A look at the world of Construction Technology – by Arnie Gess, publisher of Construction Links Network Do you have ConTech news to share? Editorial submission deadline is every Friday a noon. Ideal for news releases, blogs, podcasts, upcoming webinars and videos. Always…
PickNik Robotics and SKA Join Forces to Revolutionize Unstructured Robotics
PickNik Robotics, the leading software company specializing in unstructured robotics environments, recently announced its collaboration with SKA Custom Robots and Machines, an engineering firm renowned for its work in field robotics. This strategic partnership aims to leverage PickNik Robotics’ cutting-edge software expertise…