This tiny house costs $37,600—and guess how it’s made?
In a new neighborhood of 3D-printed homes in Georgetown, Texas, a 1,574-square-foot house starts at $475,000. In Japan, a construction startup called Serendix recently 3D-printed a smaller house at a fraction of the cost: 5.5 million yen (around $37,600). If it’s built on a small…
N.L. builders’ association says problems need fixing so industry can help tackle housing crisis
With a national housing crisis also being felt in Newfoundland and Labrador, governments are looking to the residential construction industry for help tackling it. But industry players say the problems they face need to be fixed promptly to enable them to do that. According to…
HeroWork shuts down, cites rising construction costs
A volunteer and donor-driven community group that completed renovation projects for a wide range of social agencies around the region is ending its run after more than a decade. “It is with a heavy heart that we must share the news…
Burnaby fires architect as massive pool redevelopment ‘significantly over budget’
The Burnaby Lake Aquatic and Arena replacing C.G. Brown Pool is in hot water and will have to be delayed and scaled down from its original plan. Burnaby has fired its architect for a massive pool and ice arena redevelopment at…
Ontario company wins job of taking down massive Charlottetown smokestacks
Charlottetown will soon lose one of the most prominent features of its skyline. A contract has been awarded for the removal of the combustion power plant in Cumberland Street, including its two huge smokestacks. The plant had provided backup power to the…
Digital Marketing Tips for Construction Contractors
In an increasingly digital world, the construction industry is not immune to the transformative power of the internet. While the core principles of construction may remain the same – bricks, mortar, and steel – the way construction companies connect with clients…
Report on Comments Toward Development of 2023 WE·Stand Now Available for Download
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), developer of the Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand) has posted online the 2023 Report on Comments (ROC) for the 2023 edition of the prospective American National Standard-designated model code. The ROC…
First steps toward decarbonizing construction
The Earth Overshoot Day, the date when humanity has used all the biological resources that Earth regenerates during the year, provides a good marker to track our progress on the climate crisis. The bad news is that this date is being reached…
Report on Comments Toward Development of 2024 USHGC, USPSHTC Now Available for Download
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), developer of the Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC) and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC), has posted online the 2023 Report on Comments (ROC) for the 2024…
Reality Capture 101
What is reality capture in construction, and what are its benefits, applications, and limitations? We’ve developed this helpful guide to answer these and other questions because we know it can be challenging to keep up with the latest innovation and technology in…
ConTech Trends and Innovations – No. 23
A look at the world of Construction Technology – by Arnie Gess, publisher of Construction Links Network Editorial submission deadline is every Friday a noon. Ideal for news releases, blogs, podcasts, upcoming webinars, case studies, whitepapers and videos. Always free for members – see…
SmartPM, Procore Join Forces to Discuss “A New Era for Construction Scheduling” at Groundbreak 2023
In a pivotal development for the construction technology sector, SmartPM Technologies has further strengthened its strategic alliance with Procore, the industry’s premier construction management software provider. Together, they aim to enhance the way construction professionals operate and manage their projects, from inception to completion.…
Safe Site Check In Announces QR Badging and Onboarding
Safe Site Check In, a leader in construction management software for jobsite productivity and safety, today announced its new Advanced Edition making jobsite management even more productive, safer and secure: Project onboarding: Onboard all workers – employees, subcontractors, visitors. Create a…
AuditSoft Partners with CSNS for Maritime Expansion
AuditSoft, the leading safety and compliance auditing software, has been selected by Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS) to support its Certificate of Recognition (COR®) program with auditing and data analytics solutions. AuditSoft continues to disrupt the safety and compliance auditing industry with intuitive…
Bentley Systems Announces the Finalists of the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, recently announced the finalists of the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. The annual awards program honors the extraordinary work of Bentley software users advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations throughout the world. Twelve independent jury panels, representing…