New project delivery methods are reshaping the role of the contractor. Throughout most of the 20th Century, design-bid-build was the standard way of running projects. This model relied on architects working with the owner under … about Design Risks Every Contractor Should Watch Out For
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What Technology Providers Need to Understand about Construction
Construction is necessarily a cautious and conservative industry. It designs, delivers, and maintains facilities upon which lives often depend. So, the logic suggests, its businesses and people must take a responsible and pragmatic approach to … about What Technology Providers Need to Understand about Construction
Why QR Codes are a Natural Fit for Construction
Quick response codes, or QR codes, are having a comeback since the pandemic, but in construction, they never left. That's because the codes excel at connecting people to information, and construction has many use cases … about Why QR Codes are a Natural Fit for Construction
Building Reforms 2021: The Quality Conversation
In response to an erosion of public confidence following several high-profile issues with apartment buildings in New South Wales, the construction industry is increasing its collaboration with regulators, property owners, and building occupiers to ensure … about Building Reforms 2021: The Quality Conversation
Beyond the Clipboard: 5 Technologies Changing Construction Inspections
Paper-based construction inspections are set to become a thing of the past. Emerging new innovative technology-based approaches promise better quality control, enhanced efficiency and greater transparency. Here’s some you may see coming soon to a … about Beyond the Clipboard: 5 Technologies Changing Construction Inspections
Four OSHA Tips for a Successful Safety Stand-Down
Safety stand-down practices are often overlooked on jobsites, which can lead to injuries and work disruptions. See OSHA's best practice tips.
6 Mega Infrastructure Projects Currently Underway
It may seem like the world slowed down since the beginning of 2020, but many huge construction projects are still in the works, with new ones cropping up all the time. For the first time … about 6 Mega Infrastructure Projects Currently Underway
New Hospital Construction Projects to Create Thousands of New Jobs in Vancouver
Construction work has started or is about to start on three major hospital projects in the Vancouver area. The projects, worth a combined $4.9 billion, will provide work for tens of thousands of trades workers.
Getting Ahead of Worker Health and Safety Risks
While construction companies need to focus on the “fatal four,” they also need to stay on top of emerging safety and health risks.
11 Famous Canadian Builders and Their Stories
While it may be difficult to pin down a distinctly Canadian style in architecture, many innovative designers and architects have pushed the collective aesthetic forward throughout this country’s history. Following are 11 of Canada’s most … about 11 Famous Canadian Builders and Their Stories
