Saturday, September 21, 2024 
Progressive Design-Build Approach for Montreal Port Authority’s Expansion
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with Contrecoeur Terminal Constructors General Partnership (CTCGP), formed by firms Pomerleau and Aecon, that will assist the MPA in the design of the in-water works for its…
Halifax looks to improve accessibility rules around construction sites
Halifax is updating its accessibility guidelines to improve sidewalk navigation around construction sites for those with mobility challenges. The proposed changes, aimed for final council approval, include ensuring temporary ramps have a gentle slope and pedestrian paths around construction are wide…
NIBS Issues Report on Access to Clean Water and Sanitation
The National Institute of Building Sciences recently issued a new report entitled Clean Water, Sanitation, and the Built Environment, focusing on how commercial and residential buildings access and use water resources. The water and sanitation access report calls for: Improved and increased data collection efforts…
The Rise and Fall of China’s Real Estate Projects
China’s ambitious real estate projects have led to numerous abandoned developments, including the State Guest Mansions in Shenyang, now deserted and overrun by cattle. Originally intended as luxury homes, these and other projects stalled due to economic challenges, changing demographics, and…
ACEC-Ontario Announces Judges for 2024 Engineering Project Awards
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Ontario (ACEC-Ontario) proudly announces the distinguished panel of judges for the upcoming 2024 Ontario Engineering Project Awards (OEPA). The OEPA stands as a platform of recognition for excellence in consulting engineering within Ontario. It…
Esquimalt rejects extra height ask for underway Pacific House condo tower
Esquimalt Council has denied a request by Lexi Group to add two additional floors to the under-construction Pacific House condo project, which would have increased its height from the approved nine stories to eleven and the unit count from 66 to…
Elon Musk’s Boring Company Faces Safety Scrutiny in Las Vegas Tunnel Project
The Boring Company, founded by Elon Musk, faces scrutiny for worker safety in its Las Vegas tunnel project, receiving over $112,000 in fines from Nevada’s OSHA for serious violations. Workers reported hazardous conditions, including chemical burns from sludge and near-miss accidents.…
Mizrahi pushed out of The One skyscraper development
The development of Canada’s tallest residential tower, The One, at Yonge and Bloor streets in Toronto, is undergoing a significant change. Mizrahi Developments, led by Sam Mizrahi, will no longer oversee the project, following a decision by the project’s lenders to…
Rammed earth construction: Researchers look to the past to improve sustainability
Researchers at UBC Okanagan are exploring sustainable construction methods, specifically rammed earth construction using wood fly ash, a by-product of pulp mills and coal-fired power plants, as an alternative to cement. This approach not only utilizes waste materials but also offers…
Participate in Shaping Canada’s Building Codes: Join the Public Review
The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is calling on the public to engage in the fourth review of the 2020 National Model Codes amendments. From February 27 to April 29, 2024, you have a unique opportunity to contribute your…
Why VCs Are Betting Robots Will Help Build Your Next Home
Investors are increasingly funding startups at the crossroads of construction and robotics, aiming to alleviate labor shortages and reduce building costs through automation. Dutch startup Monumental recently raised $25 million to develop robots for tasks like bricklaying. This trend is fueled…
AI’s Current And Future Impacts On Construction
Over a year since ChatGPT’s launch, AI’s influence spans various sectors, including construction, traditionally slow in adopting technology. Contractors are leveraging AI to streamline workflows from design to maintenance, addressing labor shortages by automating tasks, and enhancing project sustainability and supply…
Introducing the New Bridge Category for 2024 ACI Excellence Awards
The American Concrete Institute’s (ACI) annual Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards has introduced a new Bridge Category for 2024. Due to the increase of nominations in the Infrastructure Category, the International Project Awards Committee has added an eighth category for project…
New crane safety rules coming to B.C. soon, says labour minister
Following a recent crane accident in Vancouver that resulted in a fatality, there’s renewed outcry for stricter safety regulations in the construction industry. This incident echoes a tragic event from 2021 in Kelowna, B.C., where a crane collapse killed five men,…
Challenges and Opportunities of Modular Housing in New Brunswick
New Brunswick is exploring modular housing to address its housing crisis, banking on this method for rapid project execution and to mitigate the construction backlog. The province, along with industry leaders and researchers, sees modular construction as a scalable solution to…
