Technology

Exyn aims to accelerate digitization of construction environments

After cutting their teeth in complex mining environments, multi-platform autonom...

Economic , Technology August 11, 2022

Inside Innovation: Concrete shaming overlooks industry progress

Building anything results in carbon emissions from one source or another. Howeve...

Technology , US News July 28, 2022

Embracing technology critical for construction industry’s survival: report

Construction companies must embrace change and leverage new technologies and too...

Technology July 25, 2022

How B.C. intends to keep buildings cool in a warming world

As Western Europe and the U.S. bake in extreme heat, air conditioning is in the...

Technology July 22, 2022

Your top JOC headlines: July 18 to 22

Your top JOC headlines this week feature an analysis on whether megaprojects can...

Economic , Infrastructure , OH&S , Technology July 22, 2022

Inside Innovation: Reduced carbon realized through digital twins

The decarbonization of construction is an inevitable part of the industry’s futu...

Technology , US News July 20, 2022

Canada’s oilsands look into use of nuclear power as ‘net zero changes everything’

CALGARY, ALTA. - The pressing global need to slash emissions in the face of a gr...

Resource , Technology July 19, 2022

BC SIMS quietly protects critical infrastructure from earthquakes

An elaborate system of sensors and seismic instruments is working quietly in the...

Infrastructure , Technology July 18, 2022

Inside Innovation: Poor ‘password hygiene’ can cost construction companies a small fortune

What are they thinking? According to a recent study by global security firm Nord...

Technology , US News July 6, 2022

Saskatchewan Research Council opens mining and minerals facility

SASKATOON, SASK.- The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) opened a new facility...

Government , Projects , Technology June 30, 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

Augmented reality technology aids B.C. metal fabrication students

Imagine if you could see a mistake before you make it. That’s what cutting edge...

Technology June 20, 2022

Your top JOC headlines: June 13 to 17

Your top JOC headlines this week feature coverage of a concrete worker strike th...

Economic , Government , Labour , OH&S , Projects , Technology June 17, 2022

Data-driven approach shakes up shopping for construction insurance

A new startup is looking to transform the way construction companies shop for in...

Technology , US News June 17, 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

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

3D construction becoming a reality in B.C.

3D printing of houses, utility buildings and construction is becoming a reality...

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

Graham implements next generation of project management software

Graham is sorting out the tools from the toys as the size, scope and complexity...

Technology June 13, 2022

Your top JOC headlines: June 6 to 10

Your top JOC headlines this week feature a progress report on the massive Kickin...

Infrastructure , Resource , Technology June 10, 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

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

TradeUp game encourages youth to pick the right trade

The Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC) is developing a new game-based l...

Technology June 8, 2022

App helps wheelchair users navigate construction barriers

A tech startup spawned by University of Alberta researchers aims to help guide E...

Technology June 6, 2022

Timber fabrication robot to show off its moves at UBC workshop

On June 4, the University of British Columbia (UBC) Centre for Advanced Wood Pro...

Technology June 1, 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

BCIT welcomes new welding technologies director

BURNABY, B.C.—The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has appointed...

Technology May 24, 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

Telus bulking up reach in Western Canada with $34.5B investments in B.C., Alberta

VANCOUVER - Telus Corp. says it will invest $17.5 billion in British Columbia an...

Infrastructure , Technology May 17, 2022

Alberta seeks carbon capture and storage projects to claim funding

EDMONTON—Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) has announced it will spend nearly $3...

Projects , Resource , Technology May 17, 2022

Burnaby implements online bidding system

BURNABY, B.C.—The City of Burnaby is now using a new online bidding system to st...

Government , Projects , Technology May 12, 2022

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