Friday, September 27, 2024 
Scientists knit futuristic eco-building designs using fungal networks
Scientists hoping to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry have developed a way to grow building materials using knitted molds and the root network of fungi. Although researchers have experimented with similar composites before, the shape and growth constraints…
Net-zero modular home designed to pop up within days
Canadian housing company CABN has recently unveiled its 752 sq ft (70 sqm) modular net-zero home, which can be assembled in a matter of days and completed within in weeks. What sets this prefabricated home apart is its energy efficiency, using…
Center for Innovation Announces Ukraine Rebuilding Initiative in Partnership with Dobrobat
Center for Innovation (CFI), a leading nonprofit in the design and construction industries, recently announced the Ukraine Rebuilding Initiative, aimed at postwar reconstruction efforts. Teaming up with the Ukrainian NGO Dobrobat, CFI will host two pivotal events: a national conference in Ukraine,…
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…
Construction on new 1.4-km-long tunnel in Stanley Park begins in 2024
There will be some short-term pain for Stanley Park visitors and West End residents for the long-term gain of the rest of Metro Vancouver and its critical supply of drinking water. To date, Metro Vancouver Regional District has built water supply…
Construction site worker dies days after Montreal hit and run
A traffic controller who was hit by a car at a construction site last week has died. The 39-year-old was working in a construction zone in the Pointe-aux-Trembles neighbourhood on July 12 when a car drove through the site and hit…
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…
Contractor won’t alter construction practices despite drifting Styrofoam
In spite of area residents’ complaints, there will be few changes to the handling and cleanup of polystyrene foam insulation being installed at a seniors building under construction. “Until we’re told we have to do something different, what are we supposed to do?”…
Richmond family ordered to pay builder $1.4M after luxury homes debacle
A Richmond home builder, who prefers verbal contracts with no paper trail, managed to win $1.4 million for two axed luxury properties in Richmond and West Vancouver. Yongfeng Enterprises was hired in 2015 by a couple to build a house on…
Driving Efficient Workflows with Connected Data Whitepaper
Workflow management is often a source of frustration for AEC firms. Projects have so many moving parts and generate so much data that it can be difficult to get the right information to the right people at the right time. The…
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…
IAPMO Advances Development of 2024 Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code and 2024 Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) concluded technical committee meetings toward the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited development of the 2024 editions of the Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC®) and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC®).…
Trinity College’s, The Lawson Centre for Sustainability Project Awarded to Graham
Graham is excited to share that they have been awarded Trinity College’s, The Lawson Centre for Sustainability project. Sustainability is at the core of this design and construction, LEED Platinum structure. The structure will be constructed of mass timber–a renewable source material. And a…
The RONA Foundation to donate $500K to six organizations as part of its new Build from the Heart program
The RONA Foundation, which oversees the philanthropic activities of RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers which operates the Lowe’s, RONA, Réno-Dépôt, and Dick’s Lumber banners, will present a total of $500,000 to six non-profit organizations (NPOs) as part…
