Digital twins build a new presence in the construction industry
Commercial construction is an orchestration exercise of almost unimaginable complexity that has nevertheless long been managed mostly on paper. Teams of builders, electricians, plumbers, architects, structural engineers and numerous other professions must come together around a shared task of turning a…
Bird Construction awarded Lake City Studios Construction contract
Bird Construction announced that it has been awarded a contract for construction of Lake City Studios (“the Project”), by Lake City Industries Limited Partnership in Burnaby, British Columbia. The project has a contract value in excess of $200 million. Once complete, Lake City…
Unlock the Power of Collaboration in Construction
We all know the digital revolution is here to stay, especially after seeing the effects of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even reluctant construction leaders are realizing that harnessing the speed and accuracy of digital workflows is not only worthwhile, but critical to growth and competitive advantage. …
US requires higher safety standards for more pipelines
A new federal regulation requires higher safety standards for pipelines carrying oil and other hazardous liquids through the Great Lakes region, marine coastal waters and beaches, officials said Thursday. The rule issued by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration…
Trades union, CFL team up to train players
To address the labour shortage affecting the construction industry, Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) and the CFL Players Association (CFLPA) are teaming up to offer training opportunities for players to enter the construction industry. Most football players in the Canadian Football…
The Past, Present, and Future State of BIM in Tunnelling
BIM is a powerful process that allows owners, engineers, and contractors to better collaborate and to improve the transparency of information shared between partners within a project. Nevertheless, BIM, more so than many other topics, has simultaneously become one of the…
NEx hires new Executive Director
NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials has hired Jerzy Zemajtis as Executive Director, replacing Dr. David A. Lange. He will oversee all NEx operations and initially focus on identifying and recruiting new members interested in advancing nonmetallic…