When it comes to buildings, “one size fits all” does not work. Built spaces have varying external factors that make it impossible to say all buildings can be built in the same way.
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One Company is Helping Make Cement Smarter and Safer
When Aali Alizadeh looks at concrete, he sees more than just your typical grey, cementitious mixture. To him, it's a world of intrigue worthy of intense scrutiny and study.
Experience, Creativity and Tenacity Set Bird Construction Apart from the Rest
On the heels of marking their 100th anniversary in 2020, Canadian-owned-and-operated Bird Construction took on one of their most ambitious projects yet: Merit Functional Foods’ 94,000 square-foot plant protein processing facility, the largest of its … about Experience, Creativity and Tenacity Set Bird Construction Apart from the Rest
Compass Datacenters Turns to Cement Technology to Reduce its Carbon Footprint
Compass Datacenters, which is rolling out $3 billion in new move-in-ready facilities across North America, has chosen concrete technology to reduce the carbon footprint of its buildings.
How ETRO Construction is Building the Next Generation of Construction Innovators
Technology is foundational to construction, and not just in terms of better batteries and digital design processes. For Mike Maierle, founder and principal of the 2021 Groundbreaker Winner of Excellence in Innovation, ETRO Construction, technology … about How ETRO Construction is Building the Next Generation of Construction Innovators
Skanska Helps Lead the Way in Sustainable Construction
Sustainability is an ongoing journey for construction companies, something each firm must pursue at their own pace, working toward learning and process improvement over many years. For construction and development giant Skanska, that journey started … about Skanska Helps Lead the Way in Sustainable Construction
How a Successful Construction Company has Lasted for Nearly a 100 years
Started in 1927 as a plumbing and heating company, Trotter & Morton Group of Companies, has achieved phenomenal success in a highly competitive industry. Today, the Calgary-based construction company has grown to projects that include … about How a Successful Construction Company has Lasted for Nearly a 100 years
The World’s Tallest Wood Buildings
Wood buildings can be a beautiful, sustainable alternative to their concrete and steel counterparts. But how tall can timber structures actually get? The current International Building Code allows wood buildings as tall as 18 storeys … about The World’s Tallest Wood Buildings
Creating a Culture of Care: Mono Constructions
Mono Constructions, 2021 Groundbreaker Award Winner for Excellence in Safety, has put safety at the centre of everything it does.
Getting The Most Out Of Virtual Groundbreak 2021
Whether you’re a seasoned conference goer or new to industry events, attending conferences can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. We all want to squeeze in as much as we can in a short amount of … about Getting The Most Out Of Virtual Groundbreak 2021
