Special Feature
Industry Innovations
Below are articles from the latest Industry Innovations Special Feature, published August 28, 2020 by Daily Commercial News.
Feature Articles - Industry Innovations
Magic mushrooms turn construction waste into building blocks
The magic of mushrooms and some innovative technology could divert construction...
Technology
Airtightness testing innovates to meet commercial needs
Airtightness testing on buildings has moved beyond the realm of sole technicians...
Technology
Inside Innovation: The Construction Technologist: A new role created by industry’s technology evolution
Academics and global strategists suggest that the increased adoption of technolo...
Technology
Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: How to put your construction workforce data to work
In this ever-changing landscape, contractors with readily available, quickly dig...
Technology
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This infographic looks at the latest Canadian population growth rates.
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Top 20 U.S. Mega Project Starts
In 2020, there were 11 projects valued at $1 billion or more each, and 26 projects of 1 million square feet or more each.
Canada's Urban Population Growth
This infographic looks at the surge in Canada's urban population growth.
Canadian Demographics
This infographic looks at the latest Canadian population growth rates.
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Inside Innovation: The unique cybercrime challenge for SMBs
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Engineering union calls for crane industry reform
The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 115 is calling on mu...
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‘Miracle’ saved three construction workers hit by Barrie tornado
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Labour shortages + high material costs + strong demand = more pressure on house prices
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HALIFAX - Structural engineering experts say that while the sight of yet another...
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Big, But Also Odd, Jobs Gain for Canada in June
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Michigan, Enbridge say Line 5 mediation efforts likely to wrap up by end of August
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