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Each year different technologies change how construction work is done in big and small ways.  In 2020, Procore is tracking these five trends in construction technology.  1) Virtual and Augmented Reality VR and AR are bringing 3D models into job sites,…

Spending on U.S. construction projects edged down a slight 0.2% in December, closing out a year when total construction registered its first annual decline in eight years. The Commerce Department said Monday that the decline was the first monthly drop since…

The B.C. Supreme Court has taken a pass on hearing a legal challenge of the the NDP government’s deal with unions for building publicly-funded infrastructure. The B.C. government introduced its first Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), which prioritizes local, Indigenous, women and apprentice…

Outdated misconceptions about working in the skilled trades and technology fields are a significant obstacle Ontario must overcome to address a serious labour shortage that is projected to worsen over the next decade. Over the past 30 years, Skills Ontario has…

The Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic signed a memorandum of understanding that will result in a strong foundation for a safe and healthy construction industry. This partnership will build upon the great work accomplished by the SCSA and…

Think about your house or apartment. Is it 1,000 square feet? 2,000 square feet? 5,000 square feet? Maybe even 10,000 square feet?  Chances are it’s still about 200 times smaller than the largest house in the world if you can call it that. To find the largest house in the world,…

With increasing numbers of countries, states, cities and organizations committing to carbon neutrality by mid-century, zero carbon buildings are finally getting the attention they deserve as a critical climate solution. Buildings are responsible for nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The good…

Recent upgrades to the conveyor system at Watco’s barge terminal in Cincinnati led to the long-awaited replacement of the port’s SENNEBOGEN 870 material handler. “There was nothing left of it,” says Terminal Manager Rusty Smith. “This is a salt terminal –…

Newly constructed buildings which are deemed under the fire code as requiring a fire safety plan are to have an approved version in place prior to the occupancy of the building. In some cases, fire officials may authorize that a draft…

If you don’t know what a ‘Passive House’ is you’re in good company, most people haven’t. Passive Houses are essentially buildings which use very little energy for heating and cooling, whilst also providing a high level of comfort. If I were…

Oxford Properties Group and Alberta Investment Management Corp, better known as AIMCO, are planning to transform 130 acres in downtown Mississauga into a sprawling 37 tower development. Eric Plesman, executive vice-president and head of North America for Oxford Properties stated that their…

The federal department responsible for billions of dollars in renovation and reconstruction of Parliament Hill’s aging buildings has launched a plan to raze old buildings across Ottawa’s Wellington St. directly in front of the Peace Tower to create yet more new…

The infamous Santa Ana winds, known for causing damage across Southern California, blew several panels of the new border wall being constructed onto the Mexican side of the border, according to officials. The incident happened late Wednesday morning in Calexico, a small border city in Imperial County, Calif., about 120 miles east…

A group of Alberta firefighters is calling on the province to rethink a decision to allow for the construction of wood buildings up to 12 storeys tall. On Friday, the province announced it will allow construction of 12-storey buildings using fire-resistant…

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) gave a strong performance in 2019, delivering another record set of annual financial results and growing market share in the world’s largest construction market, China. For the full year the company saw sales rise 5%, despite…