Friday, May 17, 2024 
Statistics Canada – Value of September building permits rise 17.0% to $9.4 billion
All sectors observed gains in the total value of building permits issued in September, which rose 17.0% to $9.4 billion. Over three-quarters of this growth came from permits issued in Ontario. With COVID-19 cases rising in many regions in September, some municipalities reported that…
CCA launches Construction R&D Portal and Construction R&D Showcases to accelerate innovation
In a new endeavour to advance innovation within the industry, the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and Cognit.ca are delighted to announce the launch of the Construction R&D Portal and the Construction R&D Showcase speaker series. The goal of this initiative is…
Polar architecture experts are building experimental Mars habitat
Having been responsible for designing Britain’s Antarctic Research Station, in addition to many other polar bases, Hugh Broughton Architects certainly knows a thing or two about keeping humans alive in harsh conditions. The firm is using this experience to imagine what would…
Procore improves 3D BIM model usage on construction jobsites
Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software, today announced two new product features in Procore BIM. Dynamic Wall Elevations and Follow Me, a location-based user collaboration feature. The two features transform the user experience in the field, making it easier…
ACI announces winners of annual Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the winners of the 2020 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, who were honored during the Institute’s Virtual Concrete Convention, on October 26, 2020. The highest honor was presented to Kennedy Center Expansion Project, Washington, DC,…
Trevor Deters of Steelcase appointed to the CABA Board of Directors
The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Trevor Deters, Director of Product Marketing of the Steelcase Smart + Connected Category, to the CABA Board of Directors. Steelcase is a leading manufacturer of furniture for offices,…
AI robots to repair potholes for fraction of the cost of humans
The University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom has funded a company called Robotiz3D in a bid to transform road maintenance using artificial intelligence (AI). Established in partnership with A2e Ltd, the company is set to commercialize patented research from the University’s Engineering Robotics Lab…
Robots and humans collaborate to revolutionize architecture
Two Princeton researchers, architect Stefana Parascho and engineer Sigrid Adriaenssens, dreamed of using robots to simplify construction, even when building complex forms. So the professors partnered with architecture and engineering firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) to create a striking and unique installation for…
Procore makes construction financial management even better with advanced cost controls for project teams
Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software, today announced updates to its Financial Management products. These updates drive even more efficiency with project financials, providing a real-time project cost management solution that integrates with ERP systems to offer…
Command Center Blog: Use Maturity Monitoring in Your Research
Monitoring maturity can be very useful for research aimed at improving construction methods in order to reduce internal stresses. COMMAND Center’s system delivers detailed, accurate temperature and maturity data ideal for research applications. COMMAND Center sensors hold up to 2,048 data points each, and COMMAND…
Bulletin 257: Relevant Emergency Evacuation Procedures
After developing even the finest fire safety plan, implementation of its contents is imperative should a fire emergency arise in the building. It is vital that building owners, their property managers and onsite supervisors be fully versed on their roles and…
In the endless war on mould, Nunavut doubles down
The Nunavut Housing Corp.’s war on mould is turning into a long, expensive slog. But they’re dead set on achieving victory, the corporation’s acting minister, Joe Savikataaq, told MLAs last week. Savikataaq said on Oct. 22 in a minister’s statement that…
Procore acquires construction estimating and takeoff company, Esticom
Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software, today announced it has acquired Esticom, a cloud-based estimating and takeoff solution and leader in preconstruction technology. This acquisition will add powerful estimating functionality to the Procore platform, complementing Procore’s preconstruction…
Architects DCA Blog: A Conversation With City Councillor Shawn Menard
As an architecture firm, not only do we have a vision of sustainable cities and a more accessible built environment that puts people first, we’re always looking for ways to strengthen our advocacy by finding prominent voices to join ours in…
New P.E.I. highways expected to deteriorate at rate more than twice national average
Prince Edward Islanders can expect just 15 years of useful life from a newly built arterial highway, less than half the national average, according to a report from Statistics Canada. Arterial highways are defined as roads that move moderate to high…
