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Electrification amid a global power surge, part two
Electrification amid a global power surge, part two
To grasp Canada’s electrification challenge, it’s necessary to understand two things: electrical grids and the need to move building design towards an “efficiency first” outlook. Chris Ballard knows about electrical grids. He’s a former Ontario minister...
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Podco successful in Vale’s Innovation Challenge
SUDBURY, ONT.—Sudbury, Ont.-based Podco recently announced it has been selected...
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Inside Innovation: Electrification amid a global power surge, part one
“Electrification is an imperative,” says leading U.S. research group Pecan Stree...
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Applications now being accepted for TCA Innovative Product Award
RICHMOND HILL, ONT.—Those with unique and innovative ideas are being invited to...
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Electrification amid a global power surge, part two
To grasp Canada’s electrification challenge, it’s necessary to understand two th...
Resource , Technology
Podco successful in Vale’s Innovation Challenge
SUDBURY, ONT.—Sudbury, Ont.-based Podco recently announced it has been selected...
Others , Technology
Inside Innovation: Electrification amid a global power surge, part one
“Electrification is an imperative,” says leading U.S. research group Pecan Stree...
Resource , Technology
Applications now being accepted for TCA Innovative Product Award
RICHMOND HILL, ONT.—Those with unique and innovative ideas are being invited to...
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Special to the DCN/JOC: Cyber security awareness and risk mitigation
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM). CSAM is an internationally re...
Technology
CCOHS launches app for workers to access COVID-19 workplace safety resources
HAMILTON, ONT. — A new mobile app is making the Canadian Centre for Occupational...
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Brown and Caldwell launches new utility optimization approach
WALNUT CREEK, CALIF.—Engineering and construction firm Brown and Caldwell recent...
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New wind farms would dot U.S. coastlines under Biden plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Seven major offshore wind farms would be developed on the Eas...
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Inside Innovation: Building a technology innovation ‘shopping list’
One bright spot in modern construction has been the adoption of management softw...
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New OGCA design guide brings BIM into mainstream
The Ontario General Contractors Association has released a new publication, the...
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First Notice: Bird contract; One Ontario webinar; advantage Vantage
Bird wins OPG HQ job Ontario Power Generation announced today it has aw...
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Buildex: Developers share journey towards digitization
While COVID-19 caused massive disruption to many industries, one silver lining i...
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Your top DCN headlines: Sept. 27 to Oct. 1
Your top DCN headlines this week feature construction’s role in the first-ever N...
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First Notice: Wolseley Indigenous bursary; Toronto Water selection; labour shortage
Wolseley announces Indigenous Bursary Wolseley Canada announced today t...
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Kontrol unveils carbon credit program
VAUGHAN, ONT.—Ontario-based Kontrol Technologies Corp. recently announced it has...
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Inside Innovation: Hydrogen-powered drones increase aerial surveillance options
The announcement of a technology partnership between Doosan Mobility Innovation...
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Procore says platform updates will help company expand globally
Procore recently announced multiple platform updates all designed to meet the ne...
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First Notice: WSN webinar; DHL outlets; Hamilton milestone
WSN hosts mental health webinar Workplace Safety North has announced it...
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Inside Innovation: Hamilton Housing’s three per cent solution to energy efficiency
Governments are committed to seeing more electric vehicles on the road to replac...
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VIDEO: CanaData preview with ConstructConnect’s Alex Carrick
The annual CanaData economic forecasting conference takes place on Sept. 28-29,...
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First Notice: Quebec project; campaign trail; heaviest crane
OHS conference starts Monday Registration is still open for the XXII Wo...
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First Notice: ULI donation; leaders on the go; Lumber prices
Former ULI chair donates $1M to Net Zero program The Urban Land Institu...
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Inside Innovation: Analyzing the resistance to innovation in construction
“There is an urgent need for the construction industries to integrate technologi...
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First Notice: leaders on the go; NORCAT exhibition; CF campaign
Progressive Planet welcomes Lacey to board Vancouver-based Progressive...
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First Notice: California contract; leaders travel; Carleton program
Canadian Solar closes California deal Canadian Solar yesterday announc...
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First Notice: English debate; lumber production; Brookfield deal
Leaders take the stage for English debate All three main federal leader...
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Inside Innovation: Watching and learning from electric heat pump incentives in the U.K. and California
At first glance, California and the United Kingdom wouldn’t appear to have much...
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Queen’s profs invite Afghan Girls Robotics Team to settle in Kingston
Professors at Queen’s University’s Faculty of Engineering in Kingston, Ont. have...
Technology
Bridgit co-founder to be honoured with Maverick Award
CHICAGO — Lauren Lake, COO and co-founder of Bridgit, based in Kitchener, Ont.,...
Technology
Inside Innovation: EV recharging stations make a compelling business case
U.S. President Joe Biden has thrown down the EV gauntlet and American car manufa...
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Aurigo Masterworks partners with City of Plano to automate capital program
AUSTIN, TEXAS—Aurigo Software has entered into a multi-year contract with the Ci...
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Innovative wastewater energy tech to be installed at Toronto Western Hospital
An innovative German-developed wastewater-to-energy technology system is coming...
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Dramatic Lone Hunter video steers construction workers toward RE-MIND mental health website
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New Statistics Canada data spotlights fastest-growing towns
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Worker shortage and other challenges could hamper Ontario project pipeline: economist
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Doctors alarmed by loophole allowing sale of used asbestos products
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Surge of green solutions key to boosting sustainability, panellist says
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‘Losing valuable time’: One Ontario Coalition urges government to act on housing crisis
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Two Outstanding News Items from September’s U.S. and Canadian Jobs Reports
There are two big stories from the September Jobs reports just released for the...