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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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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Contractors to profit as WSIB announces premium cut
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Grasshopper obtains funding for Massachusetts projects
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