6 Safety Tips for the Potash and Oil Sands Mining Industries
Fertilizer is a fuel that feeds agriculture, and potash (potassium chloride) is a central ingredient in fertilizer. So much so that 95% of all potash produced is used to manufacture fertilizer despite its utility for soap, glass, pharmaceuticals, water conditioners, and other products.…
Fecon introduces new Disc Hawk Compact Disc Mulcher
Fecon LLC, a leading global manufacturer of heavy-duty site preparation attachments and forestry accessories, expands its line of premier attachments with the launch of the Disc HawkTM disc mulcher. Specifically designed for high-flow skid steers and compact track loaders, the attachment increases…
Mind the Gap: Recognizing women’s unique OHS needs
Today, women are becoming more numerous in the global workforce and are moving into traditionally male-dominated industries. A half a decade ago, industries like construction, property management, maintenance and production management could not boast of many female employees. Today, even though…
NIBS Launches Building Innovation: The Podcast
The National Institute of Building Sciences today launched Building Innovation: The Podcast, convening experts to discuss built environment issues and solutions. The inaugural episode features NIBS President and CEO AC Powell, JD, CPS, who candidly discusses the state of the building industry, several new…
NYX Capital Corp. sells $310 million Self-storage Portfolio
NYX Capital Corp. has sold its $310 million-dollar self-storage portfolio consisting of nine properties across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and Montréal, Québec. The portfolio consists of over 7,500 existing rentable units and has more than 3,000 units planned for…
The Electrifying Divide in Battery Chemistries for Construction EVs
The success of electric vehicles in the construction industry will largely be determined by battery prices being low enough that the total cost of ownership is cheaper than diesel alternatives. IDTechEx’s new report, “Electric Vehicles in Construction 2023-2043”, shows that there…
Tesla charging technology put on fast track to become US standard
Tesla’s (TSLA.O) electric-vehicle charging technology is being put on a fast track to become a North American standard, giving a further boost to the automaker’s plan to expand access to its once-exclusive chargers. Tesla’s charging technology has been gathering momentum for weeks. Volvo…
ConTech Trends and Innovations – No. 16
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…
Green Badger Releases General Contractor’s Guide to ESG Implementation
Green Badger, the leading SaaS developer for managing sustainable construction, recently released a free, detailed guide to help general contractors understand changing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting requirements, tactics for implementing a successful program, and potential pitfalls to avoid. The…
Command Alkon’s Apex Scale Ticketing Software Helps Get More Loads Out
Command Alkon, the leading software and solutions provider bringing together technology and people for the heavy building industry, recognizes the shortage of drivers that plagues the aggregates industry, exacerbated by funding for new infrastructure projects, competition with other industries to recruit and…
Premiers welcome discussion of a Canada Trade Infrastructure Plan
Six premiers welcomed the call for increased planning and execution of sustained investment in national trade infrastructure at a breakfast meeting held July 12 with a group of leading business organizations championing a Canada Trade Infrastructure Plan (CTIP). The breakfast was held prior…