Technology

B.C. strategy looks to develop hydrogen fuel industry

B.C. is looking to kickstart its hydrogen industry with a series of short, mediu...

Resource , 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

Pembina: Deep retrofits needed to address climate

VANCOUVER - Deep retrofits could not only generate billions in economic activity...

Infrastructure , Technology July 20, 2021

Hyperloop headlines: A collection of stories

The concept of a hyperloop transit system is not new in Canada, but the idea of...

Technology July 19, 2021

First Notice: Drone delivery; Yellowhead concept plan; Saskatchewan starts sealing roads

  Edmonton completes plan for complex portion of Yellowhead Trail conversi...

Government , Infrastructure , Projects , Technology July 16, 2021

SCSA’s Innovation Challenge targets Saskatchewan’s ‘growing and vibrant tech sector’

The Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) is betting that technolo...

Associations , Government , OH&S , Technology July 14, 2021

Shell proposes new carbon capture and storage project at Scotford Complex

EDMONTON - Shell Canada Ltd. has proposed a plan to build a large-scale carbon c...

Resource , Technology July 14, 2021

First Notice: Non-residential construction climbs; Additive creates 3D printed Airbnb; Saskatchewan invests in rural bridges

  Non-residential construction up slightly in May Investment in building...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Technology July 13, 2021

Omicron acquired by Nexii Building Solutions

VANCOUVER - Nexii Building Solutions Inc. has acquired Omicron Canada Ltd. as a...

Economic , Technology July 12, 2021

Homebuilder develops open-source sustainable building system

BCollective, a Vancouver-based company that designs and builds high-performance...

Projects , Technology July 12, 2021

First Notice: Hyperloop design review; Seaspan invests in Indigenous skills training; IPCO plant expansion

  Hyperloop moves into design review California-based Hyperloop Transport...

Government , Projects , Technology July 6, 2021

Edmonton to Calgary at 600 km/h: TransPod plans Alberta hyperloop

Need to go from Edmonton to Calgary? With emerging hyperloop technology being de...

Infrastructure , Technology July 5, 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

First Notice: Whitehorse Indigenous housing plan; Edmonton school named after Joey Moss; TransPod releases study results

  Indigenous housing plan for Whitehorse Canada’s Minister of Families, C...

Government , Infrastructure , Projects , Technology June 25, 2021

First Notice: Shoppers unveils Manitoba antigen tests; LICL begins; Vancouver looks for housing input

  Shoppers co-ordinates rapid antigen test kits for Manitoba  Shoppers Dr...

Associations , Economic , OH&S , Projects , Technology June 22, 2021

Blockchain technology creates ‘single source of truth’ for construction sites

Digitization in construction is about to go far beyond just replacing paper. Te...

Technology June 21, 2021

First Notice: Fusion in Oxfordshire; Winnipeg community centres; federal housing announcement

  Vancouver fusion company to build Oxfordshire fusion site Vancouver-bas...

Government , Infrastructure , Technology June 18, 2021

First Notice: home sales decline; Nexii appoints impact architect; Calgary spruces up concrete barriers

  National home sales decline in May Statistics released yesterday by the...

Economic , Projects , 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

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

More