Transforming Calgary’s Building Sector with ENBIX Community of Practice
Calgary’s building, construction, and renovation sectors are stepping up to the climate challenge with the launch of the Calgary Community of Practice, a groundbreaking initiative under the Emissions-Neutral Buildings Information Exchange (ENBIX). This platform celebrates the collective effort to share insights…
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…
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…
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…