Should architects of Muskrat Falls go to the slammer?
There is no point anymore in Newfoundlanders dreaming about the economic paradise of Alberta, but anyone who needs a replacement fantasy can close their eyes and happily visualize a jail door slamming behind the architects who concocted the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric…
Leveraging data to make mechanical systems smarter
ASHRAE describes smart building systems and technologies as those that interpret data related to the historical and ongoing building operation and autonomously draw conclusions from that information. One of the more mature aspects of these technologies is related to automated fault detection…
Midland in midst of massive construction boom
With 20 construction projects in the works, Midland is booming. More than $104 million worth of building permits were issued by the town in 2019, up 300 per cent from the $26 million in permits issued in 2018. “There is lots…
New partnership advances ‘smart construction’
Construction equipment manufacturer Komatsu has announced a partnership with Cesium, a 3D and geospatial data analysis platform, to advance smart construction. Komatsu made the announcement at ConExpo 2020, held this week in Las Vegas. The partnership between the second largest construction manufacturer in the world…
University of Calgary researchers creating better concrete
It’s long been known that nanoparticles added to cement improve its strength, but doing it economically has been challenge. A big part of the problem has been that nanoparticles need to be evenly dispersed through the cement, but when they’re added…
Why concrete could still have a place in sustainable construction
Architizer’s A+Awards, the world’s largest awards program for architecture and building products, has a special theme this year — “The Future of Architecture” is aimed at unearthing the most forward-thinking projects around the globe, with a particular focus on architecture that responds…
Kinshofer enjoys sales success at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
The Kinshofer Group is pleased to announce that they have sold several attachments at ConExpo-Con/Agg, including a DRS-75-A DRS-75-A mobile scrap shear. AM Démolition, a fast-growing demolition company based out of Charlemagne, Quebec purchased the DRS-75-A. “Kinshofer manufactures durable, reliable attachments,”…
What should my building be doing to prevent coronavirus?
Q: I live in a large Manhattan apartment building and I’m increasingly worried about the risk of contracting coronavirus in the lobby and other common areas. What should my building be doing to keep residents safe? A: With a rising number of…
IWSH postpones upcoming CPC Indonesia Construction Week
In light of the global COVID-19 coronavirus health crisis, IWSH Foundation announces the postponement of the upcoming Community Plumbing Challenge Indonesia Construction Week project. Originally slated for May/June 2020, this event intended to assemble an international team of volunteer tradespeople to…