Technology

Just released: Updated version of cyber security tool for water infrastructure

Public Safety Canada (PSC) recently released a new version of its cyber security...

Infrastructure , Technology November 30, 2022

AECO, university collaboration to explore how digital twins impact building lifecycle

A new research project is looking to investigate and address the challenges in d...

Technology November 28, 2022

Chinese crane firm claims new hoisting record

WEIFANG, China — Chinese crane manufacturing firm XCMG has announced its XCA 260...

Technology November 18, 2022

Video sticker platform aims to improve workplace safety through QR codes

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Workforce safety company SaferMe recently launched SpotCast, a n...

Technology , US News November 18, 2022

U of T prof seeks higher-order construction robotics using AI

The use of robotics on construction sites has failed to reach its potential, cla...

Technology November 18, 2022

Inside Innovation: BAUMA exhibition in Munich suggests a hydrogen future for large construction equipment

Those wanting a peek at where development of construction site equipment is head...

Technology November 16, 2022

IO signs deal with Kahua for project information management

ALPHARETTA, GA. — Georgia-based Kahua has announced it's been selected by Infras...

Technology , US News November 15, 2022

Ont. AI sector saw big job gains recently, but won’t be unscathed by downturn: report

TORONTO - Research shows Ontario's artificial intelligence industry saw tremendo...

Economic , Technology November 11, 2022

Robotics waiting for their tipping point within construction industry

Time is money. It’s a cliché but a constant in the construction sector. The que...

Technology November 7, 2022

Residential wall framing machines could ‘revolutionize industry,’ says professor

Although their release into the market hasn’t been determined, two semi-automate...

Technology November 3, 2022

Science fiction? It’s already here…and it’s working in construction

The thing about change is sometimes it creeps up on us. Take robotics in constr...

Technology November 2, 2022

Inside Innovation: Small scale carbon capture for individual buildings

Most buildings standing today will be in use decades from now. Deep retrofittin...

Technology , US News November 2, 2022

ConstructConnect hosts fall economic webcast Nov. 15

MARKHAM, ONT. - Registration is now open for the ConstructConnect Fall 2022 Econ...

Technology November 2, 2022

Meet ABBy, the robot that builds log houses

ABBy – that’s her name– is a seven-axis robot that, with the help of a 3D laser...

Technology October 31, 2022

Poland chooses US to build its first nuclear power plant

WARSAW, Poland - Poland will work with the U.S. government and Westinghouse to b...

Projects , Resource , Technology , US News October 31, 2022

Building Transformations explores timber in the digital age

The recent Building Transformations summit brought together experts in mass timb...

Resource , Technology October 28, 2022

IRIS 2 automates tasks, not jobs, on construction sites

At only 24, Scott Fairley is the manager and major owner of Optimotive, a startu...

Technology October 28, 2022

Michigan wood pavilion build a human-robot collaboration

Robotics and automation are transforming the way we work, live and play. However...

Technology October 28, 2022

New robots or new brains for machines, heavy equipment’s evolution

There are two ways to add autonomy to heavy construction equipment: build a bran...

Technology October 28, 2022

Special to the DCN: How to use technology to bridge the gap between office and onsite staff

Information silos have always been a thorn in the side of construction business...

Technology October 26, 2022

CEP Forensic Inc., LRI Engineering merge to become leader in risk management

TORONTO — LRI Engineering, a company specializing in fire protection engineering...

Technology October 24, 2022

Rogers to establish Technology Centre of Excellence at NORCAT Underground Centre

NORCAT, which specializes in development and provision of skilled labour trainin...

Economic , Technology October 20, 2022

Inside Innovation: Construction is losing ground to ransomware attacks

Cybercrime in construction is growing at an alarming pace, according to a report...

Technology , US News October 20, 2022

Inside Innovation: More BIM standardization needed with less jargon

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is becoming more common in project design an...

Technology , US News October 19, 2022

Nokia transforming Ottawa facility into tech hub, expanding presence in Canada

OTTAWA — Nokia Canada, the federal government, Ontario government and City of Ot...

Government , Technology October 18, 2022

OGCA, SMARTBUILD survey seeks feedback on construction technology use, hesitancy

TORONTO — A new survey will focus on better understanding the use of constructio...

Associations , Technology October 14, 2022

Florida launches lane closure notification system to improve worker safety

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is striving to make highway and...

OH&S , Technology , US News October 7, 2022

Inside Innovation: The potential of hydrogen to power heavy trucks and equipment

Addressing the GHGs and carbons associated with the commercial vehicles and mach...

Technology October 5, 2022

Resource hub launches for commercial operators looking to go electric

TORONTO — A digital learning platform, EV Fleets, has been launched to help comm...

Labour , Technology October 3, 2022

ConstructConnect, Togal.AI partner to expand use of AI in construction

MIAMI — As a provider of software solutions for the preconstruction industry, Co...

Economic , Technology September 30, 2022

Linarc seeks to streamline construction projects with project management platform

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. — Linarc, Inc., a cloud-based project management platform,...

Technology , US News September 28, 2022

Inside Innovation: Canada has what it takes to produce ‘green steel.’ Will it?

Pressure is being exerted on steel manufacturers to clean up their carbon act. I...

Technology September 28, 2022

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