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Integrating new software into a construction company can be a daunting task, even for the most seasoned professionals. As an expert in the field, I’ve seen many construction companies struggle to onboard new software due to a variety of challenges. These…

Grandview Homes Ltd., a construction company operating in Saskatoon recently pleaded guilty to violating four counts under The Saskatchewan Employment Act. On September 2, 2021, Grandview Homes Ltd. and Raj Toor, corporate director of Grandview Homes Ltd., were charged with four violations…

Digital real estate platform Wahi analyzed GTA home sales data from Q1 2023 to find out which communities had the lowest median prices for detached houses. Whether it’s to have more privacy, additional indoor square footage, or access to a larger…

Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, recently announced the release of SLOPE3D, an advanced slope stability analysis tool that empowers geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists to design safer slopes. Building on the capabilities of GeoStudio’s trusted 2D SLOPE/W product, SLOPE3D is an intuitive…

The world of construction is constantly evolving, and staying up-to-date with the latest trends and practices can be a challenge for industry leaders. Fortunately, podcasts have become an increasingly popular way for professionals to stay informed and engaged in their field.…

Registration for the 2023 ACI Professors’ Workshop is now open. The Professors’ Workshop is designed to provide instructors in civil engineering, architecture, architectural engineering, materials science, and construction management programs the latest tools and teaching techniques to effectively engage students in…

The impact indoor air quality (IAQ) within buildings has on the health of its occupants is a growing concern. According to many studies, building owners, designers and managers are often unaware of the costs and benefits of indoor air quality improvement.…

In recent years, the construction industry has transformed as new technologies have emerged to address various challenges. The relationship between software, hardware, and education is driving innovation in construction and changing the way buildings are designed and constructed. In this article,…

Halifax will soon be home to the tallest wall of solar panels in North America. The renewable energy source is now being installed as part of a retrofit on the side of the Loyola residence building at St. Mary’s University in Halifax. “It’s not…

A look at the world of Construction Technology – by Arnie Gess, publisher of Construction Links Network Technology is transforming every aspect of the construction industry, from design and planning to project management and execution. As new tools and techniques continue to emerge,…

We cannot survive without water, although it is also responsible for disasters in many parts of the world resulting in flooding, mudslides, erosion and the like. But water also causes havoc in many residences in this city, many of which could…

ZAPI GROUP, a global leader in products for vehicle electrification, announced the return of the Future of Electrification virtual conference taking place on May 9-10, 2023. This two-day event will feature educational sessions covering case studies for electrification, emerging research, new technology, transformation management,…

The Energy Management Association is teaming up with NFRC to host a free AIA-approved webinar where the speaker will outline the impact of energy efficient fenestration in commercial buildings, the opportunities for new construction and full fenestration retrofits, and how you…

The project, Insulate Ukraine, replaces bullet and bomb-damaged windows with plastic ones designed by PhD student Harry Blakiston Houston. Plastic windows designed by a Cambridge PhD student are transforming uninhabitable houses in war-torn parts of Ukraine into liveable homes, local residents have said. Engineer Harry…

Energy prices around the world have been rising alarmingly since 2021, with many of us now really starting to feel the pinch. Some have shared advice on how to heat the person rather than the home, but researchers at KTH are working on…