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People in Surrey are a step closer to a new Surrey hospital and cancer centre with the issuing of the request for qualifications (RFQ). Through the RFQ process, Fraser Health will identify a short list of up to three qualified proponents…

180 Toronto buildings have ditched energy intensive air-conditioning in favor of cooling by pumping frigid waters from the depths of Lake Ontario through pipes in the walls and floors. These include City Hall, Toronto General Hospital, hotels, data centers, and the…

Do you know anyone who owns a smartwatch? How about a Fitbit? The chances are you know several, or at least a few, folks who are among the millions of American consumers using wearable technology. About 21 percent of Americans say…

Why are millennia-old ancient Roman piers still standing strong as veritable concrete islands, while modern concrete structures built only decades ago crumble from an onslaught of wind and waves? The answer lies in an until-now undocumented Roman recipe. Researchers at the University of…

Installing solar panels on your home can be an excellent way to save money on your energy bill and reduce your home’s carbon footprint by switching to renewable energy. And the good news is that while solar panels aren’t cheap, they can last…

Some 72 hectares of land formerly occupied by a coal-fired power plant in Mississauga will soon be home to the longest Canadian pier in the Great Lakes. The pier will jut 600 metres into Lake Ontario and is part of the…

Down through the eons, the architecture profession has justifiably won numberless plaudits for breakthrough designs and head-turning skylines. But many within the industry believe too little emphasis has been placed on business growth. It wasn’t until October 1972 that U.S. architects…

The COR certification shows that your organization has met the provincial OHS standards. When it comes time to obtain or renew your Certificate of Recognition (COR) status, your Health and Safety team is either confident in compiling the requirements or dreads the yearly collection process and crosses their fingers that they have…

Building sustainably: there are many ways to go about it. (We’ve even discussed some ourselves right here on this blog!) But naturally, you might wonder which way is best for you. If you’re in the concrete industry, it might feel especially critical…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAtGh9wV-oA Mosaic Forest Management, a forest and logging company on Vancouver Island B.C., had the opportunity to put the new Cat® 568 Next Generation forestry machine through the paces at a logging site near Nanaimo. “We have about 25 pieces of…

AI development is one of the fastest growing sectors in technology. Just like the personal assistant AI offered by Apple, Google, and Samsung (among others) for their smart products, there are AI systems aimed at easing some of the stresses that…

The Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) annual “Hill Day” is planned for Tuesday, November 30, 2021. With economic recovery from the pandemic being imperative for Canada, the Canadian construction sector is calling on the federal government to make increased investment in infrastructure…

After consulting extensively with members in the Province of Nova Scotia over the past two years, HRAI has submitted an official application to the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Authority (NSAA) for the establishment of a residential trade focused on the unique needs…

It’s not just our diets which need to change to tackle the climate emergency. Building materials such as steel and concrete need to be replaced by lower-carbon, ‘healthier’, plant-based alternatives, writes Dan Stokes As the construction industry comes to terms with its…

After much anticipation and planning, the OGCA was able to host our in-person Annual Safety Awards breakfast on Friday, November 19, 2021. This awards presentation was incredibly important to the OGCA since it highlights all of the efforts that our members…