Technology

Toronto’s WZMH Architects, Microsoft launch EcoPod

Coming to your neighbourhood soon, to stir citizen engagement in micro environme...

Technology July 4, 2022

Lafarge converts GU cement plant into eco-efficient alternative

MISSISSAUGA, ONT.—Lafarge’s Bath Cement Plant, located near Kingston, Ont. is fu...

Resource , Technology June 28, 2022

Alberta prof heads new underground tech centre

The torch has been passed in Canada’s underground technology sector. After 28 y...

Infrastructure , Technology June 28, 2022

Augmenta brings design platform for construction industry to market

TORONTO—Augmenta, specializing in automating building design for the constructio...

Technology June 24, 2022

Amazon’s Toronto Tech Hub growing again

Amazon Canada has inaugurated the newest addition to its Toronto Tech Hub, unvei...

Technology June 23, 2022

Cement carbon dioxide emissions quietly double in 20 years

Heat trapping carbon dioxide emissions from making cement, a less talked about b...

Government , Infrastructure , Technology , US News June 23, 2022

Panel states data standardization is critical for carbon, energy consumption

When the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) announces the results this month...

Associations , Economic , Technology June 16, 2022

BrainBox AI to install energy optimization solution in SAIL Outdoors

MONTREAL, ONT.—BrainBox AI, which specializes in artificial intelligence for the...

Technology June 15, 2022

Inside Innovation: The challenge to deliver light, connectivity and energy-efficiency

The level of interior comfort experienced by building occupants can be measured...

Technology June 15, 2022

Land conference highlights merits of biomimicry, smart buildings

The solutions to today’s critical built-environment challenges are not always de...

Associations , Government , Resource , Technology June 15, 2022

CaGBC panel explores the transition to a green lending-friendly environment

The walls separating green developers from financial lending institutions are st...

Associations , Economic , Infrastructure , Technology June 14, 2022

Risk aversion inhibits drive to adopt new building tech

New technologies and digital tools are becoming more commonplace across various...

Technology June 10, 2022

Eddy signs leak detection deal with Daniels

TORONTO—Eddy Smart Home Solutions Ltd. has announced a service agreement with Th...

Technology June 9, 2022

Inside Innovation: Volvo’s E-Worksite puts new electric equipment through their paces

Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) real-world testing of its electric ear...

Technology June 9, 2022

Biden waives solar panel tariffs, seeks to boost production

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden ordered emergency measures Monday to increase U...

Government , Infrastructure , Technology June 7, 2022

Your top DCN headlines: May 30 to June 3

Your top DCN headlines this week feature a $247 million apprenticeship announcem...

Government , Labour , Projects , Technology June 3, 2022

Food waste cement: A gingerbread house style building option

TOKYO — Ever dreamed of having a gingerbread house like Hansel and Gretel? In t...

Technology June 2, 2022

Mass timber beam connector could be a game-changer for fire protection

A mass timber beam/column connector developed by two Lakehead University researc...

Resource , Technology May 27, 2022

Housing blog identifies inaccuracies in counting new GTHA homes

TORONTO—A new blog posted on the Centre for Urban Research and Land Development...

Technology May 26, 2022

Inside Innovation: HeidelbergCement investment in Giatec affirms Canadian concrete technology

Ottawa-based Giatec Scientific Inc. announced earlier this month that global bui...

Technology May 26, 2022

Trudeau pledges more action on cybersecurity following decision to ban Huawei from 5G

OTTAWA - A day after the federal Liberals banned Chinese firms Huawei Technologi...

Government , Technology May 23, 2022

Canada banning China’s Huawei Technologies, ZTE from 5G telecom networks

OTTAWA - The Liberal government says it is banning Chinese vendors Huawei Techno...

Economic , Government , Technology May 19, 2022

Inside Innovation: Patented Canadian MTC connection system offers improved fire protection

Widespread acceptance of Mass Timber Construction (MTC) has been hindered in the...

Technology , US News May 19, 2022

Clearflow Group reports success on sedimentation pilot

COLLINGWOOD, ONT. — Clearflow Group has announced a positive project outcome upo...

Resource , Technology May 10, 2022

Microsoft opens new headquarters in Canada

TORONTO—Microsoft representatives recently marked the official opening of its ne...

Projects , Technology May 5, 2022

SNC-Lavalin secures further U.K. Network Rail work

MONTREAL - Quebec-based SNC-Lavalin has announced it’s been awarded a £23 millio...

Economic , Infrastructure , Technology May 5, 2022

Inside Innovation: Understanding the carbon cost of your company pickup fleet

North America has had a passionate love affair with pickup trucks for decades. I...

Technology May 4, 2022

Mammoet launches electric-powered self-propelled modular transporter

UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS—Mammoet, a Netherlands-based heavy equipment transport comp...

Resource , Technology May 3, 2022

New skilled trades and technology facility opens at Durham College in Whitby

WHITBY, ONT—Durham College (DC) recently held the grand opening for the Ontario...

Labour , Projects , Technology April 29, 2022

City of Hamilton recognized with Innovative Management Practices award

OAKVILLE, ONT.—The City of Hamilton, Ont. recently won the 2021 John Niedra Bett...

Associations , Technology April 27, 2022

Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show draws large crowd following two-year hiatus

MONCTON, N.B.—After a two-year hiatus, the first edition of the Atlantic Heavy E...

Technology April 25, 2022

Your top DCN headlines: April 18 to 22

This week’s top DCN headlines feature a tiny but groundbreaking project; updates...

Government , Infrastructure , Labour , Projects , Technology April 22, 2022

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