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Construction is difficult and complex.  As the design and architecture of buildings and infrastructure progresses – the means, methods, and tools used to build the structures are required to advance at a similar rate.  This has been a challenge for an…

With seismically active regions in the west and east of Canada, engineers are always looking for ways to improve the safety of dwellings in these areas and beyond. Nader Aly, PhD candidate in the Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering at Concordia’s Gina…

The Cora Group, a leading local developer and sustainable building advocate, today – Earth Day 2020 – is announcing it has achieved dual certification for evolv1 under the Zero Carbon Building Standard. The first-of-its-kind building is the second to receive the Canada Green Building…

One morning, you receive that dreaded phone call from an employee saying “Boss, I just tested positive for COVID-19.” Later that day, one of your subcontractors calls to let you know one of their workers has a roommate who has tested…

The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce it’s 2020-2021 fellowship and scholarship recipients. The ACI Foundation is a non-profit subsidiary of ACI that promotes progress, innovation, and collaboration in the concrete industry through strategic investments in research, scholarship, and ideas. All…

3D printing, or additive manufacturing as it’s sometimes called, is poised to vary the planet as we all know it. Many have hailed the technology because of the coming of the third technological revolution. 3D printing viably puts the help and…

Windows capable of harvesting energy from the sun have been on the horizon for a number of years, but they’re yet to help cut down a building’s energy costs. A new development from Australian researchers may change that. The semi-transparent solar cells…

As the arts and culture sector across the GTA struggles to stay afloat during COVID-19, Artscape is taking a leadership role in seeking work opportunities for artists to help them thrive now and in the future. Today, Artscape is excited to…

The introduction of new regulations, next generation equipment and more stringent emissions targets are starting to change the way contractors operate. Equipment is playing a crucial role in creating greener job sites – machines are now being manufactured to drive greater…

Several years ago, we pointed out how integral technological evolution is to every industry. And it’s still true. After all, without technological advancement, how can companies within an industry stay relevant and useful to the communities they serve? Simple. They can’t.…

If construction workers of the past could glimpse into the future and spend the day with colleagues, they might be quite surprised at the new look and feel of the industry. Dodging drones, sporting goggles programmed with virtual reality, and looking…

There is an old quote in business that says, “even if you are on the right track you will get run over if you are standing still”. In these challenging and uncertain times this is still very much true. If we stop…

Researchers from the West Pomeranian University of Technology (ZUT) in Poland have produced a study on the automation of 3D printing construction, while also investigating methods of improving the process in regards to the rheological properties of the concrete mix.  Specifically, the study…

Statistics Canada reports that total investment in building construction increased 1.3% to $15.9 billion in February, the fourth consecutive month-over-month growth. Gains were reported in all components of residential and non-residential investment. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment in building construction increased 1.1%…

A hotly debated plan to allow home construction closer to Winnipeg’s airport has divided a council committee, following concerns that could trigger noise complaints and put airport operations at risk. On Monday, council’s property and development committee cast a 2-2 vote…