Technology

Constellation releases new collaboration software

TORONTO—Toronto-based Constellation HomeBuilder Systems has announced the launch...

Projects , Technology June 11, 2021

‘Intelligent structural panel’ will make smart building envelopes, says Toronto architect

A Toronto architect sees a bright future for a strong but lightweight “intellige...

Technology June 11, 2021

Pipeline exec to face Congress as U.S. recovers most of ransom

WASHINGTON - The chief executive of the massive fuel pipeline hit by ransomware...

Government , Technology , US News June 9, 2021

CCA, KPMG report shows construction firms can become ‘more digitally savvy’

A new report says about 75 per cent of construction firms rate their digital mat...

Associations , Technology June 8, 2021

Are we so hung up on new and novel that we ignore the tried and true?

Tired of hearing how the latest app is going to raise your bottom line or solve...

Technology , US News June 7, 2021

EllisDon implements intelligent infrastructure for Dubai tower

EllisDon’s Energy & Digital Services (E&DS) team was selected to deliver...

Projects , Technology June 3, 2021

Inside Innovation: New electric pickups could jolt adoption of carbon-free machinery

A pickup truck that goes from zero to 60 in 4.5 seconds. That’s certain to grab...

Technology June 2, 2021

OAA panellists discuss the ‘value of zero’ when it comes to new and existing buildings

Significant progress is being made in the drive to design and build low- and zer...

Associations , Projects , Technology June 1, 2021

Alcumus launches enhanced version of safety and business intelligence tool

A new tool is looking to unleash the power of safety data gathered by frontline...

Technology June 1, 2021

Graham: Digitization revolutionizes the flow of information

While the construction industry has lagged behind others in terms of technology...

Technology May 31, 2021

First Notice: CCA, KPMG innovation survey; Canada Healthy Communities funding; new line painting app

  CCA and KPMG survey finds innovation opportunities for Canadian construc...

Associations , Government , Infrastructure , Technology May 27, 2021

TOOLBX construction material procurement platform launches in Ottawa

OTTAWA, ONT. —TOOLBX, an all-in-one construction material procurement platform f...

Technology May 26, 2021

Inside Innovation: Tomorrow’s ‘smart buildings’ need two-way owner-tenant dialogue

What will office buildings look like in the post-COVID future? How will occupant...

Technology May 26, 2021

Ritchie Bros.’ Toronto auction sets Ontario record

TORONTO — Ritchie Bros. has announced that its May auction of construction and o...

Technology May 25, 2021

First Notice: 5G and constructors; Quebec arena; Exro milestone

  Constructors believe 5G will benefit their businesses The Canadian Fede...

Economic , Projects , Technology May 19, 2021

First Notice: more rapid testing; M City artwork; off-road AVs

  Ontario boosts access to rapid testing kits The Ontario government toda...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Projects , Resource , Technology May 12, 2021

Inside Innovation: Drone usage set to take off in 2021

Drones arrived on the construction scene a few years ago, primarily for the purp...

Technology May 12, 2021

Skills Ontario virtual competition and career showcase slated for May 12

TORONTO — The Skills Ontario 2021 Virtual Skills Ontario Competition and Career...

Labour , Technology May 11, 2021

BrainBox AI tech creates communication between the building and the cloud

Autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) technology is being piloted at a highris...

Technology May 11, 2021

Inside Innovation: 2020 NBC delays undermine Canada’s GHG reduction commitments

Canada imagines itself at the forefront of global efforts to reduce GHG emission...

Technology May 6, 2021

First Notice: CEOs are positive; Neumann to retire; sustainable Morguard

  CEOs expecting major growth Canadian CEOs are expecting extensive growt...

Economic , Labour , Technology May 5, 2021

First Notice: TransAlta wind deal; new software for Montreal; Health and Safety Day

  Ontario launches Occupational Safety and Health Day Today is Ontario’s...

Associations , Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Projects , Technology May 4, 2021

First Notice: Phase 2 vaccines; construction uptick; Ford’s back

  Construction activity rose in February Statistics Canada reported today...

Associations , Economic , Government , Labour , Technology April 30, 2021

Inside Innovation: Canada’s GlasCurtain well positioned for construction’s net zero future

In 2019, Calgary-based GlasCurtain Inc. was awarded certification from the prest...

Technology April 29, 2021

First Notice: GTA home sales; PozGlass testing; innovation survey

  Sales of singles, condos on the rise in GTA Ontario’s Building Industry...

Economic , Government , Technology April 26, 2021

Dirt Technologies launches new digital tools to change the landscape of soil reuse

Two recent university grads have developed innovative new tools to move, reuse a...

Resource , Technology April 26, 2021

Canada’s CarbonCure wins prestigious Carbon XPRIZE

In further international recognition of its breakthrough clean-tech innovation,...

Technology , US News April 22, 2021

Inside Innovation: New innovations address worksite safety, efficiency and the skilled labour shortage

It’s a period of exciting innovation in the construction industry, ranging from...

Technology , US News April 22, 2021

AI and machine learning growing trends on construction jobsites: OGCA panel

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are being widely adopted...

Associations , Technology , US News April 21, 2021

Budget 2021 looks to a low-carbon energy future

Canada's first federal budget in two years plans to create incentives for indust...

Economic , Government , Resource , Technology April 19, 2021

Cybersecurity threats for constructors the ‘second pandemic,’ says expert

As the adoption of new technology increases among general contractors and constr...

Technology April 16, 2021

Robot-delivered pipe-strengthening technology to tackle aging water infrastructure

When municipal watermains spring a leak, the traditional fix is to dig up the gr...

Technology April 15, 2021

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