Two new showrooms at RONA Sechelt and RONA Madeira Park open in BC
RONA, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 450 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, recently joined Russ and his family, owners of Coast Builders in the Sunshine Coast region, in British Columbia, to celebrate the…
National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI): What is it?
The National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) is Canada’s legislated, publicly accessible inventory designed to track and catalogue the release of pollutants, their disposal, or their transfer to recycling facilities. Every year on June 1st, facilities nationwide are subject to compile information…
Unlocking the Potential of ChatGPT in Construction
As a language model trained by OpenAI, ChatGPT has the potential to revolutionize many industries, including the construction industry. ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help construction companies streamline their operations and make more informed decisions. Disclaimer: In this article,…
Life in Mining as a Geologist and Equipment Operator
Growing up in a family that worked at CAT dealerships, Mack was in a unique position to have a CAT key at the age of 12. Along the way, there were several key moments that shaped Mack’s love for equipment, geology,…
SCO Celebrates Ownership of HBC Building as Historic Act of Reconciliation
The landmark HBC building in downtown Winnipeg has officially been transferred to the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO). On behalf of 34 Anishnaabe and Dakota Nations in southern Manitoba, SCO is very pleased to share new details and images related to the transformation of this iconic structure,…
Green Canopy NODE Showcases Mass Timber Model Home
Green Canopy NODE, a leading sustainable construction technology company, is proud to announce the launch and completion of its Mass Timber Model Home, designed as a turnkey workforce housing unit. The Model Home showcases the benefits of Green Canopy NODE’s Prefabricated…
Researchers create self-sensing metamaterial concrete that produce power
A team of researchers at the University of Pittsburgh has re-engineered the concept of concrete for modern-day applications. Engineers have designed metamaterial concrete for the development of smart civil infrastructure systems. A metamaterial is any material engineered to have a property that is…
ConTech Trends and Innovations: A Weekly Round Up – March 30, 2023
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…
Reframing conversations around earthquakes
When earthquakes shake buildings to the ground anywhere in the world, Dr. Lisa Tobber can’t look away. As a structural engineering researcher at UBC Okanagan who specializes in disaster resiliency, Dr. Tobber instead leans into the chaos. There is too much to learn,…