Managing megaprojects: How joint ventures help companies share the risk and reward
Experts agree that as long as construction costs continue to rise, the trend toward more JV contracts will also grow. Read more
Author Archive for: aclack
Entries by Alison Clack
Manager in fatal scaffolding collapse sentenced to 3½ years
During sentencing on Monday, Judge Ian MacDonnell said he needed to impose a “significant term” on Kazenelson to make it clear to others that they have a “serious obligation” to ensure the safety of workers. Read more
Construction technologies to adopt in 2016
January is a good time for businesses to take stock of their operations and evaluate how to work more efficiently, and more profitably, in the coming year. For those in the construction industry, advancements in technology will continue to play a big role. Read more
Global pricing: prepare to talk values, says consultant
Project pricing in the global construction marketplace is a tremendously important aspect of doing business, but many companies underestimate its impact on their bottom line, said an international pricing expert at a seminar during the recent Buildings Show in Toronto. Read more
Enclosures should match efficiency ambition: Expert
Advanced HVAC systems can provide marvelous energy efficiency benefits to virtually any building. The problem is that many such systems work harder and claim a larger footprint simply because buildings are often designed with little regard for the thermal performance of their enclosures or the way in which their design influences heating and cooling loads. […]
Construction sector to fight climate change
The construction sector has pledged to speed up the fight against climate change with the launch of the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction. Read more
Nova Scotia Watercourse Alteration Installer Certification – deadline October 1st, 2016
October 1st, 2016 is the deadline to obtain their Nova Scotia Watercourse Alteration Installer Certification to be compliant with legislation in the province. The Maritime College of Forest Technology will be offering training on the following dates in 2016: Nova Scotia Watercourse Alteration Certification for Sizers (Truro) March 7, 8 & 9 – Best Western […]
Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency – Atlantic Trades Harmonization
The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA) has been actively involved in the national and Atlantic trades harmonization initiatives. We have created a “Harmonization Update” report that is available on the NSAA website under “What’s New”. It is listed as, “Harmonization: Nova Scotia Advances Apprentice Mobility”. Read the Report. Learn more. The Update provides information on: […]
The Future of Architecture: Moss, Not Mirrors
Instead of developing surfaces resistant to moss and lichen, the BiotA lab wants to build facades that are “bioreceptive.” Read more
CCA Article: Investment in Canada’s Infrastructure Has Not Kept Pace with National Needs – It Must!
For over 20 years the Canadian Construction Association in collaboration and partnership with many other regional and national stakeholders has been pursuing changes in federal public policy to help modernize Canadian’s aging infrastructure. Why? Because it is imperative that the general public become educated about the state of Canada’s deteriorating infrastructure and its impact on […]