Unlike no other time in recent history, the global pandemic’s economic impact has forced businesses to quickly adapt to working through COVID-19. The construction industry, which is no stranger to unexpected challenges, has come out … about Canadian Construction Leaders Discuss What’s Next in the Wake of COVID-19
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5 Real Uses for Augmented Reality in Construction Today
As various forms of artificial intelligence find their way into construction, the industry has been grappling with ways to get humans and machines to interact better. With the use of AR, workers gain the insight … about 5 Real Uses for Augmented Reality in Construction Today
Mass Timber Gaining in Popularity for Tall Builds
Mass timber is gaining popularity for tall builds because it's a relatively clean, cost-effective resource.
Construction Leaders Team Up to Bring Robotics to The Field
When Boston Dynamics introduced its Spot robotic dog in 2016, the tech world was immediately enamored with it. The yellow four-legged robot could navigate its way around obstacles, and it even fought to stay on … about Construction Leaders Team Up to Bring Robotics to The Field
The 5 Artificial Intelligence-Based Technologies the Industry Can’t Ignore
The lack of clarity around what exactly AI is and what its capabilities are may contribute to its slow uptake in construction. Fortunately, other prominent industries have already woven the technology into their operations to … about The 5 Artificial Intelligence-Based Technologies the Industry Can’t Ignore
Canadian Construction Workers Scoring Higher on Mental Health Surveys Than Other Industries
Canadians are coming to realize the far-reaching impacts of psychological well-being, and so governments, employees, and individuals are doing more to spread understanding and support workers suffering from poor mental health.
Broccolini to Bring New Amazon Fulfillment Centre to Ottawa
A new, $200-million distribution centre for e-commerce giant Amazon is slowly starting to rise from a once-vacant plot of scrubland in Citigate Corporate Business Park in Barrhaven in the south end of Ottawa.
How Long Does the Tendering Process Take for Most Projects?
For all its positives, properly tendering a project requires a major investment of time on the part of commercial real estate owners and their teams. Even simple tender processes require hours of preparation on the part of … about How Long Does the Tendering Process Take for Most Projects?
Get on the Fast Track to Better Quality Control
You have a lot of influence over design decisions that affect quality when you work on a design-build or other collaborative delivery project. Suggesting proven materials reduces quality concerns considerably. You might also influence quality … about Get on the Fast Track to Better Quality Control
What’s a JSA and Why You Need it on Your Jobsite
One of the most common job safety analysis misconceptions is that JSA procedures, and safety in general, are a separate part of the job. In actuality, job safety analysis exists to integrate safety into every … about What’s a JSA and Why You Need it on Your Jobsite
