Technology Helps Keep Machines Running in Tough Conditions
Keeping equipment and operators productive and on track in extreme conditions can be a tough job. Equipment needs to be properly prepped and maintained while on site. Repairing a machine after failure can be costly, particularly in remote locations where fuel,…
World’s highest horizontal skyscraper at 250 meters opens in China
If you have a fear of heights, this might be a good time to look at away. China’s impressive Raffles City Chongqing construction is still ongoing, however, the complex’s “horizontal skyscraper”, the Crystal, has opened to the public. The striking sky bridge sits…
Canadian housing starts down in May
CMHC’s monthly Starts and Completions Survey (SCS) for April was conducted in each province with the exception of Québec, following the introduction of pandemic measures in the province in late March. Residential construction in Québec resumed on April 20. We have resumed…
Giatec Award for Best Paper: Submit your entry by July 31
We are very excited to announce the launch of our annual research paper contest! This is a great opportunity for civil-engineers to expose their research and development to a global audience of industry experts. Plus, the winner will receive a monetary award…
News Round Up – June 8, 2020
You may notice the change in schedule. Moving forward the News Round Up will be delivered to your inbox on Monday morning (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday). The Video Round Up will be delivered to you on Thursday morning. The…
New national challenge calls on design community for COVID-19 solutions
A new Canada-wide challenge launched Wednesday to generate responsible, sustainable, and resilient design solutions that can be implemented during COVID-19 recovery, and post-pandemic, for Canada’s hard-hit main streets. The Main Street Design Challenge – developed by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) – invites all Canadian residents interested…
Ludba Construction celebrates 50 years in Canora
Ludba Construction has played a significant role in Canora for the majority of the town’s history, both before and after the business was incorporated. Ludba Construction began as a dray business run by George Ludba in the early 1930s. With his…