Sunday, September 29, 2024 
These high-tech tiles generate energy from our footstep — and they could change how we power our cities
A U.K. startup called Pavegen has invented a way to generate renewable energy from people’s footsteps. Stepping onto a Pavegen tile just one time releases 5 watts of electric charge, which is enough to power a light bulb for 20 seconds. These tiles use something…
Contruent launches SaaS-based capital project management software solution
Contruent is pleased to announce the launch of Contruent Enterprise, a software-as-a-service solution that empowers owners and EPCs (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) to complete projects faster and more precisely. The new Contruent Enterprise software comes as the former ARES PRISM rebrands itself to…
The building blocks of sustainable concrete
Eight per cent of the world’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions comes from cement, a key ingredient in concrete, the most commonly used construction material globally. But what if construction materials like concrete didn’t contain any cement, resulting in a low carbon…
Large Flat Commercial Rooftop Introduces a Roofline System to the Rooftop
Companies like Amazon and IKEA are building and operating some of the largest warehouses to support the needs of consumers. As a result, we are seeing some of the largest commercial flat roofs being built, with the square footage of these…
Canadian architects help lift ‘curse’ of bad sound at New York’s famed Lincoln center
There’s a Canadian signature on a beam of one of New York City’s most iconic buildings: the newly revamped David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, home to the New York Philharmonic. Gary McCluskie, a principal architect with Toronto-based Diamond…
Concordia University’s experiential learning is making sustainable city-planning fun
Simulation shapes real-life sustainability for urban living When Jiarui Li, an international student from China, enrolled at Montreal’s Concordia University to learn how to design video games, he didn’t expect to also find himself immersed in the world of urban planning.…
The EU green buildings plan aims to slash emissions – but this European country isn’t happy
Italy is pushing back against EU plans to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. The ‘green buildings’ pact aims to slash greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector – the single largest energy consumer in the EU. But Italy says neither its government nor homeowners…
AECOM appoints Jean-Christian Dupont as national defense client account manager in Canada
AECOM recently announced the appointment of Jean-Christian Dupont as client account manager for the Department of National Defence, Defence Construction Canada, and the defence and security industry in the Canada region. Mr. Dupont is a solutions-oriented professional with more than 25…
K.A. Group to Display Unity and Inclusivity at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
K.A. Group is comprised of industry leading earthmoving equipment brands: K-Tec, Ashland, and Metalcraft. These 3 brands will be sharing the company’s booth display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023; North America’s largest construction trade show in Las Vegas. K-Tec scraper product offerings include scrapers…
New air cleaner is both quiet and energy efficient – ideal for times of tripledemic
QleanAir now launches an air cleaner developed in dialogue with hospitals to meet new international guidelines. With high airflow and boost functionality, quiet operation and an energy-saving function, the new air cleaner is designed to help hospitals, schools and offices to…
Graco to introduce the latest in Auto Lubrication Injector Technology at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Graco Inc., a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, will be launching new re-imagined injector technology as well as showcasing its lubrication equipment for the heavy-duty construction and aggregate market at the upcoming CONEXPO-CON/AGG show in Las Vegas. Visit booth #S61419…
Yanmar Compact Equipment to introduce new product line at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Yanmar Compact Equipment will launch a new product line strengthening its offering of compact equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas. The manufacturer will have a 7,880-square-foot booth under the Yanmar Compact Equipment North America (Yanmar CE NA) umbrella. Yanmar will show…
Energy-efficient construction materials work better in colder climates
In recent years, phase change materials (PCMs) used to improve the energy efficiency of buildings are gaining momentum. PCMs can store and release large amounts of energy—when in a solid phase, they can absorb heat, providing a cooling effect and when…
Construction & Aggregate – Back to the Basics
As an industry, we risk straying too far from what made us such an incredible line of work in the first place. We need to avoid giving our people unnecessary tasks and responsibilities, ones that occupy too much of their time…
Protecting Workers: Be aware of what you are breathing
In 2019, it was announced that asbestos was the leading type of occupational lung cancer in Ontario. It is estimated that approximately 1900 lung cancers, 430 mesotheliomas, 45 laryngeal cancers and five ovarian cancers are caused by exposure to asbestos in…
