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…
Mastering the cranes – new training for new lifting gear
Operating a crane of any sort requires in-depth training followed by industry certifications. So, with the recent delivery of two mobile Liebherr 70-tonne cranes, and another one on its way, driver operators at Transport Electrical Mechanical Engineering (TEME) have to be…
News Round Up – October 26, 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 Ontario government proposing new legislation that will reduce barriers in the planning, design and construction of major infrastructure projects. Cutting…
Animation shows how bridges were built in 14th-century Prague
We’re used to driving across bridges to get from place to place, but have you ever wondered how these ambitious architectural Goliaths were first created? Engineering and Architecture dives into the how with an eye-opening animation that demonstrates the construction of the Charles Bridge in…
Alberta introduces prompt payment legislation for the construction sector
Proposed changes to the Builders’ Lien Act are the first in almost 20 years and address long-standing concerns within the construction industry, including payment timelines, lien periods and adjudication. “We are answering calls and addressing concerns from the construction industry to protect jobs…