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An instructor with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is urging the school to reopen a hands-on learning lab where students in the civil engineering and architectural technology programs would build houses to better understand the process. SAIT instructor Carlo Velcic says…

B2W Software, a Trimble company providing estimating and operations software for heavy construction, today announced plans to demonstrate enhancements to its unified platform at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023. New B2W features give construction employees more and better data, increase their efficiency and further…

Instilling predictability into operations, whether in construction, quarry, forestry, energy/utility, waste or other industries, can help drive greater productivity and efficiency. Komatsu recognizes that each business operation is unique and that finding the right tools is the key to business success.…

Choosing the right safety glasses for the specific hazard and application is critical to reduce the risk of injuries and severity on the job and at home. Your eyes are your only exposed internal organ, and they can not be replaced. With the…

Doka Connects challenges with solutions at CONEXPO 2023! At its own 3,000 sq. ft. outdoor booth, Doka will display its impressive new scaffolding options, innovations in its formwork & shoring portfolio, digital services, and numerous highlights in systems and safety.  When…

Fire safety plan boxes are installed at the entrance of a building and, depending on the City requirements, the locking mechanisms of these boxes are either designed to be used with a padlock or cam-lock assembly. It is highly recommended for…

While many in the construction industry are aiming for net-zero-carbon concrete by 2050, another trend in sustainable building has also grown in popularity: mass timber. Because its emissions aren’t as well calculated like those of concrete or steel construction, a number of builders and…

Recently, I’ve undergone some surgery and it’s been an incredible learning experience from start to finish. Along the way, I’ve made quite a few noteworthy observations which I believe are worth sharing, as they may carry important meaning for those in…

It is with mixed emotions as we wish long-time Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) Member and Kinetic Construction Ltd. (Kinetic) Executive Mark Liudzius a happy retirement. Over his 40-year career in construction, and 25 years spent at Kinetic, Mark played a…

QR (Quick Response) codes have been around for a while now, but their use in the construction industry is still relatively new. However, as technology continues to evolve and the industry looks for ways to improve efficiency and safety, the application…

SNC-Lavalin, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, is proud to announce that SNC-Lavalin has been appointed the Delivery Partner for the City of Calgary’s Green Line LRT, the largest infrastructure investment in the city’s history.…

CONEXPO-CON/AGG is proud to welcome Dave Turin of Discovery’s Gold Rush and Dave Turin’s Lost Mine and Aaron Witt, founder of BuildWitt, to a headlining conversation at the show’s all-new Community Zone at the 2023 show, March 14-18 in Las Vegas. The Community Zone is an area…

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) have published the AWWA/IAPMO Manual-2022: Manual of Recommended Practices for the Safe Closure and Reopening of Building Water Systems. On July 29, 2020, IAPMO and…

Multi-Wing introduces the high-pressure PMAX7™ axial fan, engineered to deliver increased airflow for power generators, harvesters and large construction equipment. Featuring fewer blades, PMAX7 has a lower profile to fit into tight spaces. Blades have an optimized backswept design for reduced…

The National Institute of Building Sciences recently convened 30 building industry executives to discuss social equity and goals to steer the future of the U.S. built environment workforce. NIBS is partnering with Avenue M Group to conduct a biannual survey of the building…