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…
New Research on Intelligent Building Technology Adoption
High initial cost is the top barrier to adopting smart technology for 63% of North American property owners and operators, says new research. This is almost double the second-ranked deterrent of ongoing operational costs (33%). Climate/HVAC control is the most adopted…
7 Types of Fall Protection Systems & Equipment for Roofers
Roofers have a pleasant view on the job, even on low-rise structures. They can see their immediate surroundings from above. They can see distances afar from high-rise buildings. No matter how high up the work, however, they can see the many…
How a Construction Management Solution Can Add Value to Your Business
Today’s construction industry is fast-paced and globally competitive, constantly evolving with the demands of modern projects and their maintenance. Meanwhile, contractors face unprecedented challenges with increasing interest rates, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions. Internally, service and construction businesses often deal with…
The Secret Sauce for Effective Coordination on Large Projects
Large construction projects require dependable software for effective coordination. In this case study, Mariya Sorensen shares why her team made the decision to switch to Revizto halfway through a Medical Center project’s coordination process, and how they were able to accomplish…
RONA Vendor Forum 2024 Celebrates Success
RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, held its Vendor Forum recently. As the most important season of the year in the home improvement industry is fast approaching,…
ConTech: Latest Trends and Innovations – No. 46
A look at the world of Construction Technology – by Arnie Gess, publisher of Construction Links Network. Calling All Construction Tech Enthusiasts! Do you have the latest scoop in construction technology? Submit your news releases to us! Don’t miss the Tuesday deadline each…
Maximizing Efficiency and Reducing Risks with STACK and Nearmap Integration
STACK Construction Technologies, an industry-leading cloud-based construction platform, recently announced a partnership with Nearmap, one of the world’s largest location intelligence and aerial imagery solutions providers, to improve efficiency, reduce risks, and increase bid output for subcontractors. The new integration delivers benefits…
Operix Appoints Hugh Crean as Chief Executive Officer
Operix, a cloud-based software provider for specialty contractors, recently announced the appointment of Hugh Crean as Chief Executive Officer. Crean assumes the role of CEO from Operix founder, Jay Annarelli, who will serve as President. Prior to joining Operix, Crean was most recently an…
Streamlining Expense Reporting with Fyle-Sage 300 CRE Integration
Fyle, an expense management platform that works with customers’ exciting credit cards, has integrated with Sage 300 Construction & Real Estate (CRE), a construction management and accounting software. This integration streamlines expense reporting, improves job costing accuracy, and gives construction companies real-time…
Optimize Building Designs for Sustainability with Naviate Zero
Symetri, part of Addnode Group, and a leading global provider of design and engineering technology solutions and consultancy services, announces the launch of Naviate Zero, a specialized solution to enhance sustainability and energy efficiency for the architecture, engineering, construction, owner (AECO) and…
MSI Expands Touchplan Mega-Project Software Ecosystem in the EU
In a significant move, MOCA Systems, Inc. recently announced its collaboration with Ceeconev, a distinguished Polish consulting and solutions firm. This partnership is set to promote and implement Touchplan, MOCA Systems’ flagship real-time construction planning software, across the EU market, marking…