Technology

Multiplex launches Bridgit Bench for Canadian operations

TORONTO — Global builder Multiplex Construction Canada Ltd. has successfully imp...

Economic , Technology July 29, 2021

Inside Innovation: The latest in wearable construction health and safety devices

Wearable technology is part of everyday life, whether it’s a SmartWatch on the w...

Others , Technology , US News July 28, 2021

MDA gets $35.3 million contract from Canadian Space Agency for Canadarm 3 components

BRAMPTON, ONT. —The Canadian Space Agency has awarded a contract worth $35.3 mil...

Projects , Technology July 27, 2021

FedDev Ontario invests in Owen Sound innovation hub

OWEN SOUND, ONT. - An $845,000 non-repayable FedDev Ontario contribution for Gre...

Government , Projects , Technology July 27, 2021

Inside Innovation: Surfside draws attention to fibre optic concrete monitoring and 3D rebar design

It may be years before all the factors that resulted in the Surfside, Fla. condo...

Technology July 21, 2021

CCA robotics session spotlights 3D architectural fabrication

Robots in construction are traditionally thought to be suitable for menial tasks...

Technology July 21, 2021

Upgraded Mitrex factory will showcase leading-edge building material tech

Toronto will soon be home to a major new showcase for building-integrated photov...

Technology July 19, 2021

Asite Joins RICS Tech Partner program

LONDON, U.K.—U.K.-based software firm Asite has announced it has joined the Roya...

Others , Technology July 16, 2021

Inside Innovation: The unique cybercrime challenge for SMBs

Cyber attacks on large companies make big headlines. But what about small-to-med...

Technology July 15, 2021

Lac-Megantic microgrid a showcase for new Hydro-Quebec technologies

Eight years after the tragic freight train derailment, explosion and fire that k...

Projects , Technology July 13, 2021

Three new solar farms to be built in Nova Scotia towns

MAHONE BAY, N.S. - The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are partnering to p...

Government , Infrastructure , Projects , Technology July 13, 2021

Ecopilot AI software harnesses ‘free energy’ living in a building

An artificial intelligence (AI) software program that optimizes control of build...

Projects , Technology July 12, 2021

Inside Innovation: Keeping things cool on an over-heated planet

One of many challenges in facing a future of higher temperatures is how to keep...

Technology July 8, 2021

First Notice: Crown property deal; Algoma Steel transition; Hyperloop advances

  Crown acquires Mississauga office property Crown Realty Partners announ...

Economic , Government , Resource , Technology July 6, 2021

Waterloo researchers develop AI tool that analyzes building inspection reports

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have come up with a new tool that uses...

Technology July 2, 2021

WZMH Innovation Lab turns smart ideas into reality

In an unusual twist to what an architectural firm does, a Toronto-based architec...

Projects , Technology June 30, 2021

Inside Innovation: Steel steps up to the plate to reduce embodied carbons

There are two major innovation challenges facing the construction industry. One...

Resource , Technology , US News June 30, 2021

U.S. blocks solar panel materials from China over labour abuses

WASHINGTON - Chinese-made materials used in solar panels will be barred from the...

Government , Infrastructure , Technology , US News June 25, 2021

Triax Technologies raises $12.5 million to expand team and scale solutions

NORWALK, CONN.—Triax Technologies, Inc., an Internet of Things (IoT) solutions p...

Technology , US News June 24, 2021

Inside Innovation: Onsite cameras can monitor productivity, maintain security and protect reputations

Visual monitoring of construction productivity has been one of the primary funct...

OH&S , Technology June 24, 2021

Pomerleau announces Brand Unification Initiative

MONTRÉAL—Pomerleau is announcing a Brand Unification Initiative that is aligned...

Infrastructure , Projects , Technology June 22, 2021

First Notice: AddEnergie addition; Indigenous Hub launch; Minto park

  Gordie Howe Bridge update set for June 22 The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Au...

Economic , Infrastructure , Projects , Technology June 18, 2021

Zurn introduces connected plumbing products for smart buildings

BRAMPTON, ONT.—Lighting, HVAC and security systems are increasingly being integr...

Projects , Technology June 18, 2021

GM to spend more on electric vehicles, add two battery plants

DETROIT - General Motors will raise its spending on electric and autonomous vehi...

Projects , Resource , Technology , US News June 17, 2021

Inside Innovation: The office — Do you stay or do you go, or something in-between?

With light glowing at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, company executives must co...

Technology June 16, 2021

Special to the DCN: BYOD — Bring Your Own Device, eDiscovery policies and practices

Mobile devices are frequently used on construction projects. Whether these devic...

Economic , Technology June 15, 2021

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

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