Technology

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

First Notice: Saskatchewan grain elevator build; Altus Group cybersecurity incident; Port Moody gets new school

  Richardson Pioneer Ltd to build Saskatchewan grain elevator  Richardson...

Government , Projects , Technology June 14, 2021

Digitization during pandemic creates opportunity for Technical Safety BC

Technical Safety BC, the independent, self-funded organization that oversees the...

Technology June 11, 2021

First Notice: Oilsands producers push towards net-zero; Saskatchewan stakeholders holding return to work seminar; Alberta backs hydrogen facility

  Oilsands producers announce net zero plan Five of Canada’s largest oils...

Associations , Labour , Resource , Technology June 9, 2021

First Notice: VRCA in-person events; Yukon asset management investment; Loop Energy, GreenCore building hydrogen-fuelled EV chargers

  VRCA announces in-person events The Vancouver Regional Construction Ass...

Associations , Government , Infrastructure , Technology June 8, 2021

Ottawa announces asset management projects for Alberta

WHITECOURT, ALTA.—Federal officials have announced they will be investing $985,5...

Projects , Technology June 8, 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

First Notice: Calgary development map tool; Saskatchewan picks AgTech fund manager; Regina pool set to begin construction

  City of Calgary enhances development map The City of Calgary has announ...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Technology June 7, 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

CleanBC innovation fund selects new projects

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C.—Officials in B.C. have announced that the CleanBC Building I...

Projects , Technology June 1, 2021

Graham: Digitization revolutionizes the flow of information

While the construction industry has lagged behind others in terms of technology...

Technology May 31, 2021

First Notice: CCA and KPMG innovation survey; Nunavut works on green building with SAIT; BMO donates to Chinatown Storytelling Centre

  CCA and KPMG survey finds innovation opportunities for Canadian construc...

Associations , Economic , Projects , Technology May 27, 2021

Fire prevention tech aims to reduce insurance costs

New technology out of Alberta aims to protect projects from fires during constru...

Technology May 26, 2021

First Notice: Lafarge leads circular economy webinar; Ceres Global to build canola facility; Associated Engineering explains building boardwalks

  Lafarge Canada leads virtual workshop on circular economy Lafarge Canad...

Associations , Economic , Government , Projects , Technology May 25, 2021

Your top JOC headlines: May 17 to 21

Your top JOC headlines this week cover news that Woodside Petroleum is looking t...

Economic , Government , Projects , Resource , Technology , US News May 21, 2021

First Notice: Construction jobs boost; Procore goes public; Vancouver looks to Chinatown square redesign

  Construction gained jobs in April The ADP Canada National Employment Re...

Economic , Government , Technology May 20, 2021

First Notice: Constructors get behind 5G; Exro hits milestone; Edmonton Real Estate Forum

  Constructors believe 5G will benefit their businesses The Canadian Fede...

Associations , Economic , Government , Technology May 19, 2021

Systems testing to temporarily close Massey Tunnel

RICHMOND, B.C.—Crews will work to test safety and lane control systems in the Ge...

Projects , Technology May 18, 2021

First Notice: ATCO moves forward with Australian hydrogen; Latin American communications partnership; FPInnovations and Robotic Research develop off-road tech

  ATCO secures $28.7 million for Australian hydrogen project Calgary-base...

Economic , Infrastructure , Projects , Resource , Technology May 12, 2021

Inside Innovation: Drone usage set to take off in 2021

Drones arrived on the construction scene a few years ago, primarily for the purp...

Technology May 12, 2021

First Notice: Suncor and ATCO look into hydrogen; Nabati Foods builds new plant; EPFC starts Saskatchewan oil terminal

  Suncor, ATCO explore hydrogen project Suncor Energy and ATCO Ltd. annou...

Economic , Projects , Technology May 11, 2021

UBC breaks ground on Renewable Energy Hub

VANCOUVER — The University of British Columbia (UBC) will soon be a testing site...

Resource , Technology May 11, 2021

BrainBox AI tech creates communication between the building and the cloud

Autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) technology is being piloted at a highris...

Technology May 11, 2021

First Notice: Dream Ridge wins at Calgary BILD awards; Procore acquires AI vision platform; Saskatchewan mental health facility upgrades

  Dream Ridge shines in Calgary BILD awards Dream Ridge Homes has announc...

Associations , Government , Infrastructure , Projects , Technology May 7, 2021

Your top JOC headlines: May 3 to 7

Your top JOC headlines this week cover a COVID-19-related closure of a mixed-use...

Associations , Government , Projects , Technology May 7, 2021

First Notice: CEOs see Canadian growth; blockchain and construction; USW national director retires

  CEOs expecting major growth Canadian CEOs are expecting extensive growt...

Economic , Labour , Technology May 5, 2021

First Notice: Construction activity rises; Vancouver AI firm harmonizes geoscience data; road construction season in Winnipeg

  Construction activity rose in February Statistics Canada reported today...

Economic , Government , Projects , Technology April 30, 2021

Inside Innovation: Canada’s GlasCurtain well positioned for construction’s net zero future

In 2019, Calgary-based GlasCurtain Inc. was awarded certification from the prest...

Technology April 29, 2021

Inside Innovation: New innovations address worksite safety, efficiency and the skilled labour shortage

It’s a period of exciting innovation in the construction industry, ranging from...

Technology , US News April 22, 2021

B.C. announces 2021 budget as it weathers major COVID-19 storm

The Province of B.C. has tabled its budget, projecting a $9.7 billion deficit fo...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Projects , Resource , Technology April 20, 2021

New $11M fibre line to connect N.W.T. community to high speed internet

NORTH SLAVE REGION, N.W.T.—Homes in the North Slave region of the Northwest Terr...

Projects , Technology April 20, 2021

Budget 2021 looks to a low-carbon energy future

Canada's first federal budget in two years plans to create incentives for indust...

Economic , Government , Resource , Technology April 19, 2021

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