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Manitoba Hydro reduces workforce at Keeyask construction site due to COVID concerns
Manitoba Hydro has temporarily cut the number of workers at the Keeyask Generating Station construction site in northern Manitoba as part of a measured strategy to contain COVID-19 cases identified through ongoing testing of the project’s entire workforce, the Crown corporation…
Veteran construction worker who found noose at Toronto hospital site says it was not surprising as racism runs rampant in the industry
The worker who found a noose at a construction site at Toronto’s Michael Garron Hospital in September says the grim discovery was shocking, but also not at all surprising as acts of racism are rampant in his industry. The construction worker, who spoke…
News Round Up – November 2, 2020 by Construction Links Network
Welcome to this week’s edition of the News Round Up published by Construction Links Network. Top news this week includes the announcement that the Canadian Construction Association launched a Construction R&D Portal that will give construction leaders unprecedented visibility into world-class…
OPP are reporting the theft of $2M in construction equipment in Caledonia — stolen the night barricades were erected
The Hamilton Spectator reports that it seems like it would be an open-and-shut investigation, but $2 million worth of construction equipment reported stolen in Caledonia last week is anything but. “This is equipment that has been used to develop stolen land…
Carp builder fined $90,000 after worker struck by reversing bulldozer
Aecon Construction Ontario East Ltd., of Carp, has been fined $90,000 after pleading guilty in connection with a 2018 incident in which a bulldozer struck a road worker at a site on Highway 417. The unidentified worker, who was described as…
Let cities rein in construction noise, Leiper says
With complaints piling up from residents frustrated by the early-morning racket of construction crews, one Ottawa city councillor says it’s time for the Ontario government to hand control of noise bylaws back to municipalities. “Another year of this is going to drive residents insane,” said…
Owner of new Halifax construction firm says unlimited vacations increase productivity
Terry Hussey is proud to be from Newfoundland. He set up his construction agency, Vigilant, in the town of Paradise eight years ago. While operating on the island, he saw his business grow at a rapid pace, particularly between 2016-2019. But, when…
A software application to ease the reuse of construction materials
New software developed at EPFL can help architects to design building structures that incorporate both new and reused components, thereby lowering their environmental impact. The construction industry is among the world’s most polluting sectors: in developed countries it accounts for some 40% of…
Construction must evolve on from BIM to embrace digital twins
Changing demographics and lifestyles have increased the need to make our built and natural environments smarter, sustainable and connected. Recent events have only served to accelerate this – from the rise in international climate movements, to a greater appreciation of remote…
EMA announces winners of Building Energy Efficiency Competition
The Energy Management Association (EMA) partnered with ENERGY STAR earlier this year to host the first ever Retro Rumble – a commercial and public building energy efficiency success competition. Participants were judged based on their overall changes in ENERGY STAR score…
DOZR unveils WebStores – first-ever ecommerce online equipment rental software
DOZR, a leader in ecommerce and marketplace solutions for heavy equipment rentals, today announced WebStores, the first-ever ecommerce solution for heavy equipment rentals. WebStores white-labeled software solutions integrate easily with any equipment rental website, enabling fast and efficient touchless transactions with…
Modular construction will make homes affordable
Manufactured-home communities will become a better investment than luxury houses and condominiums in 2021, according to a new report. Manufactured (also called modular) construction is the process of creating buildings or building parts in a factory and assembling them on-site like…
Procore delivers artificial intelligence to unlock insights from construction data
Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software, today introduced new artificial intelligence (AI) features on the Procore platform, and an initiative to increase the use of data in construction. Announced at Groundbreak, the company’s annual conference, these advancements…
When to Repair, Rebuild or Replace Forestry Equipment
No matter what’s happening in the forestry industry, every contractor has one common goal – to maximize productivity. Keeping jobs going and equipment moving is key to an efficient operation. Whether it’s one feller buncher or a fleet of log stackers,…
WALKING FLOOR® Contractor Unloading System: A Unit For All Seasons
KEITH has adapted its proven WALKING FLOOR® technology to numerous industries, resulting in a safer, more efficient unloader. The Contractor Unloading System is a selfunloader for smaller vehicles. Installing a KEITH® WALKING FLOOR® system in the truck body provides versatile unloading…
