How essential is construction during the coronavirus pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has slowed life down for millions of Americans, but it hasn’t for Evan Adams, a specialty spots contractor based in Northern California. He currently has five in-progress construction projects, mostly installing school gymnasium floors, that are going full…
Builder aims to help UK construction industry kick its plastic habit
A builder from Merseyside has launched a project that aims to remove plastic from the British construction industry within two decades. Neal Maxwell, who has worked in the trade for more than 30 years, co-founded the non-profit organisation Changing Streams after a trip…
Remote Asset Monitoring providing guaranteed reliability
To ensure guaranteed uptime while providing continuous power for a 12 MW temporary power plant, Finning used Cat® Connect Remote Asset Monitoring, enabling real-time data collection and remote monitoring of site performance. With six XQ 2000 generators that powered the 12…
Skills Ontario launches #SkillsAtHome challenge series on Twitter
Skills Ontario is proud to promote the pursuit of careers in skilled trades and technologies to youth, and is announcing a social media video challenge, using hashtag #SkillsAtHome, to encourage the fun and continuous exploration of these career paths. While many…
Shipping container-based ICU being developed for COVID-19 treatment
We’ve reported on shipping containers being used for lots of different projects before, such as swimming pools, bars, and houses, but Connected Units for Respiratory Ailment (CURA) is an example that could potentially save lives. It involves transforming the metal boxes into easily transportable…
Iqaluit condo owners see insurance premiums soar
Condominium owners in Iqaluit say a sharp increase in insurance costs have forced them to the brink—and if recent trends continue, they will be squeezed out of homeownership. That, in turn, would make Iqaluit’s housing crisis, including for the under-housed, even…