As disruptive a force as the pandemic has been on global construction work, C&E firms have been adapting to their new environment with technology. We took a look at five technologies that construction firms have … about Top 5 Construction Technologies Tackling COVID-19 Challenges
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6 Strategies to Get You from Mediocre to Dream Projects
Like type-cast actors who always end up playing the same roles, contractors get caught in circles doing the same old projects over and over again. Often they got into these project types to get their … about 6 Strategies to Get You from Mediocre to Dream Projects
Canada’s Construction Workforce Outlook 2021 and Beyond
Canada’s construction industry shed a massive number of jobs in the early days of COVID-19, but many workers have since been rehired, and reports indicate the sector will face a shortfall of trades in coming … about Canada’s Construction Workforce Outlook 2021 and Beyond
Methods and Materials for Blast-Resistant Construction
While no known technology can guarantee no damage to a building in an explosion, there are a few methods and materials in use today that can help minimize injury and loss of life.
Montreal’s New Extension to Light Rail Line One of the Largest Systems in the World
Montreal’s historic LRT will be extended to become one of the largest systems of its kind in the world. The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) announced the extension to the Réseau Express … about Montreal’s New Extension to Light Rail Line One of the Largest Systems in the World
Six Reasons to Be Proactive about Quality
There is an old saying in management circles—you are only as good as your last job. That is especially true in the construction industry, where there’s more to quality than just complying with construction code … about Six Reasons to Be Proactive about Quality
How Data Will Help Firms Survive and Thrive
Construction companies can put the readily available data they already possess to good use. This data can serve for more than just survival; it can help them thrive during the tough times caused by COVID-19, … about How Data Will Help Firms Survive and Thrive
A Look at How Covid-19 Changed the Construction Industry in 2020 and Beyond
By any measure, 2020 was a year for the construction industry like no other. According to Deloitte, the year started off strong, with construction adding over $900 billion to the US economy in Q1 2020 … about A Look at How Covid-19 Changed the Construction Industry in 2020 and Beyond
6 Ways AR and VR Will Rule Construction in 2021
Virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR, respectively) have been used in gaming and entertainment for some time. However, that’s not the only place these technologies are gaining popularity as construction is turning to AR … about 6 Ways AR and VR Will Rule Construction in 2021
Projections for Health of Construction Industry Vary in 2021
The year 2020 was one of tragedy and triumph challenge and change for the Canadian construction industry. Companies introduced safety protocols to keep the industry working, added sanitizing stations and staggered shifts so fewer workers … about Projections for Health of Construction Industry Vary in 2021