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…
Why Maturity Systems Are An Ideal Tool For Cold-Weather Concreting
General contractors are often required by the specifications to submit a plan for cold-weather concreting procedures that outlines how they will mitigate cold weather and meet the specified requirements. A contractor’s plan often includes: Monitoring temperature in the concrete at or…
Lights Out: Cyberattacks Shut Down Building Automation Systems
A building automation engineering firm experienced a nightmare scenario: It suddenly lost contact with hundreds of its building automation system (BAS) devices — light switches, motion detectors, shutter controllers, and others — after a rare cyberattack locked the company out of…