Wildfires – How to Prepare and React
The fire season in Canada has started at record levels and being prepared is the best defence. The Rising Dangers of Wildfires Recent events in regions across Canada have highlighted how wildfires are impacting our communities. The data shows we are…
Hey Man, Can I Use That Building When You’re Done With It?
In July 2028, Los Angeles will host the Summer Olympic Games. There will be years of prep before then: architectural plans, new construction, and infrastructure to accommodate the tens of thousands of arriving athletes, not to mention the millions of spectators trickling…
The design project that became a galactic obsession
When the design team at Design Matrix Inc. was first approached by their hobbyist collector client, neither party ever imagined their journey together would reach epic proportions; a journey they have come to regard fondly as a shared galactic obsession. Having…
Delta-Q Technologies Commences Full Production of its 3.3 kW Battery Charger
Delta-Q Technologies (Delta-Q), a leader in battery charging solutions for electric vehicles and industrial equipment, has announced that its innovative mid-power charger, the XV3300, is now in full-scale production. With its unique 3-in-1 design, this highly efficient charging system integrates a 3.3 kW…
National BIM Standard-US Version 4 Opens for Public Comment
The National Institute of Building Sciences, Building Information Management (BIM) Council, partners, industry experts, and members have been working hard to complete the core modules of the next version of the National BIM Standard-United States (NBIMS-US). This fall, NBIMS-US V4 will be…
Procore Announces Two Leadership Appointments
Procore Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: PCOR), a leading global provider of construction management software, has announced two leadership appointments, effective May 8. After four years as chief financial officer (CFO) and treasurer at Procore, Paul Lyandres is stepping into the newly-created president of…
Over Half of all GTA Neighbourhoods are now in Overbidding Territory
Digital real estate platform Wahi finds the share of Greater Toronto Area neighbourhoods in overbidding territory has more than doubled since February. With the spring real estate market continuing to heat up, the majority of Greater Toronto Area neighbourhoods entered overbidding…
First Blueprint App Launched – Procore + Plans4Less
Procore Technologies recently announced a new integration App with Plans4Less, the premiere blueprint platform for ordering and shipping plans nationwide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llnaEDkZsqM Features include: The new integration & App provides the Procore user with the ability to use Plans4Less, via the new Plans4Less App, to order and ship hard…
Top 5 Features to Look For in Drawing Management
Every journey needs a roadmap to take it from start to finish. This couldn’t be more true in construction, except that a project’s journey typically requires an entire atlas: a collection of drawings for every stage. But, keeping that collection organized,…