With more than 5.77 billion square feet in 165 countries around the world qualifying as green building, many people are living and working in green building spaces, gaining first-hand knowledge of how these buildings work.
Storytelling: Construction’s Best Marketing Tool
As a marketing strategy, storytelling conveys a company’s personality, connects with people, appeals to emotions, and builds relationships. The most effective storytelling is multimedia and multi-platform, combining photography, videography, websites, social media, and written content.
How One Calgary-Based Contractor is Responding to COVID-19
As we all continue to navigate the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, construction companies are trying to determine how to continue working safely. One Calgary-based construction firm has taken steps to protect on-site workers … about How One Calgary-Based Contractor is Responding to COVID-19
Most In-Demand Construction Skills
Civil construction skills are among the most in demand, along with risk and compliance and data analysis roles, according to a recent Hays Jobs Report.
New Wave of Construction Materials for the Buildings of the Future
Traditionally, bio-materials would be materials such as mud, hay, and clay. Now, scientists and engineers are developing a new wave of construction materials that can be recycled, upcycled, and reused, turning the construction industry on … about New Wave of Construction Materials for the Buildings of the Future
Canada’s Biggest and Best Construction Achievements
Canadians are known to be a little shy when it comes to boasting about their construction achievements. With an almost dismissive air, Canadian construction professionals play down their feats. Here are some of the biggest, best, … about Canada’s Biggest and Best Construction Achievements
Integration and Automation for the Future
Two sessions at Groundbreak 2019 highlight the future of our industry—and it is all about integration. Mark Fly of ConstructConnect presented his top five bid management practices that construction companies need to modify or abandon completely. … about Integration and Automation for the Future
How Lean Construction Can Boost Productivity
As online communication becomes the norm, more builders share information through online platforms rather than face to face.
Safe Work Australia’s Guide to Preventing Jobsite Accidents
Statistics show that even though the construction industry accounts for about 9% of the Australian workforce, it accounts for 12% of workplace-related fatalities. Jobsite ANZ spoke to Safe Work Australia, the Australian Government statutory body … about Safe Work Australia’s Guide to Preventing Jobsite Accidents
Can Technology Combat Ontario’s Labour Market Challenges
It’s well documented that the Canadian construction industry is facing labour shortages, and it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future.
