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Software / Hardware
Ontario adopts Dean Report on College of Trades
November 22, 2015 STAFF REPORTRecommendations will impact construction trades
Do owners understand advantages of BIM?
October 18, 2015 by On-Site MagazineThe design and construction industry continues to move more and more into the Building Information Modeling (BIM) realm, with benefits ranging from fast delivery, reduced costs and an overall efficient process. But sometimes, there’s a concern that owners don’t always…
Trucks: Cab Rules
October 1, 2015 JEAN BURROWSDriver retention spurs improvement to vocational trucks
Construction Innovation clearinghouse connects innovators and solution seekers
September 4, 2015 STAFF REPORTNew web portal fosters idea, invention exchange
Two BC projects win Innovation in Architecture award
April 20, 2015 STAFF REPORTTwo British Columbia projects that demonstrate new ways to use wood and steel have garnered the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) Innovation in Architecture award for 2015. The Wood Innovation Design Centre in Prince George is a centre of…
Feds invest research funding to build better roads, train skilled trade workers
April 9, 2015 STAFF REPORTThe federal government will fund hundreds of students and dozens of faculty at Algonquin College and La Cité collégiale to develop new cutting-edge construction technology. Included in the research grants was funding to develop a new pavement that will resist…
Bridges: From the site to BIM
April 1, 2015 JACOB STOLLERSite measurement goes on steroids
Social Media and the Contractor
March 1, 2015 Jacob StollerManaging your expectations
Names in Construction News
February 17, 2015 STAFF REPORTKBC Tools, Fort Mac CA, Textura, McInnis Cement, eBay and Proxibid
‘Wikipave’ app launched by concrete paving association
February 11, 2015 STAFF REPORTThe American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has launched its Wikipave.org website, placing information related to concrete pavement at the fingertips of anyone, anywhere in the world. “Wikipave is the largest scale technology transfer, knowledge transfer, and educational initiative…
Poor document management cause project delays: survey
February 5, 2015 STAFF REPORTProblems with document management are a major source of delays and overruns on construction projects, according to a recent survey of contractors, architects and consulting engineers. “Documents are the principal mode of communication across the various trades and disciplines in…
American Concrete Institute launches online ‘university’ learning module
February 3, 2015 STAFF REPORTThe American Concrete Institute has launched the ACI University – a global, online learning resource, providing on-demand access to a wide range of topics on concrete materials, design, and construction, appealing to everyone from testing technicians to practicing engineers. ACI…
Video series walks users through Deere Worksight
January 19, 2015 STAFF REPORTAs online video content continues its surge in popularity, John Deere is utilizing the platform to highlight the advantage of data analysis for machine optimization using John Deere Worksight technologies. According to Liz Quinn, product marketing manager, John Deere WorkSight, owners…
Online bidding pilot project launched by Nova Scotia
January 13, 2015 by On-Site MagazineConstruction Association opens up CANSnet for trial
The road to BIM
December 1, 2014 JACOB STOLLERBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) software has been in the construction industry for approximately a decade. However, while its potential impact is unprecedented, adoption has been surprisingly slow. While many contractors are enthusiastic about the concept, the road to BIM implementation…
Safe choices in safety software
October 1, 2014 JIM BARNESHow to maximize your safety management investment
Navigating the IT journey
September 1, 2014 JACOB STOLLERAs the IT world transitions from distributed contributing to internet-based systems, getting the right IT people has gotten more critical, and more difficult. Recently, a construction firm in Northern Canada devised an iconically Canadian connectivity solution for their cloud-based time…
Construction auction raises $1M for Saskatchewan charities
July 31, 2014 STAFF REPORTRitchie Bros. Auctioneers recently teamed up with the Brandt Group of Companies and other sponsors to raise more than $1 million for Saskatchewan charities. “A Night to Remember” on July 18 consisted of an auction, dinner and musical performances by…
Aecon awarded $123M mining project in northern Alberta
July 10, 2014 STAFF REPORTFort Hills Energy has chosen Aecon Group Inc. for a $123 million mining site development contract at the Fort Hills oil sands project in Alberta. Aecon is working with Suncor Energy Operating Inc. on the project, which will be completed in the…
Dufferin Concrete launches U-Track mobile app
June 11, 2014 STAFF REPORTDufferin Concrete, a division of Holcim Canada Inc., has launched a new mobile truck-tracking application. The app provides real-time information for customers by allowing them to review and track their concrete deliveries on their smartphone or tablet. “The app uses…