Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers have developed a computational model for analyzing noise transmissions and vibrations in the surrounding environment to measure building damage or structural stress. The technology could be used to pinpoint damage to or weakness in a structure following an earthquake or other significant seismic impact. Read more
The reason Uel McFall is passionate about design-build is because it’s based on teamwork. “I’ve always been a believer in working as a team,” said McFall. “Design-build is based on team collaboration, bringing people together all pulling on the same rope, pulling hard and getting it done in a non-adversarial relationship. That’s the spirit of design-build. It’s a shame that most jobs don’t run like design-build jobs.” Read more
In celebration of Women’s History Month and the changing role of women in construction, BuildForce Canada and Women Building Futures have announced that they are teaming up to lead more women into careers in construction. Read more.
CCA commissioned this guide to help the construction industry engage more effectively with Indigenous companies and communities in Canada. The guide was researched and written by Indigenous Works (formerly the Aboriginal Human Resource Council), an ISO-certified organization that helps companies increase indigenous workplace performance and build successful engagements and relationships with Indigenous people, businesses and communities. The guide provides general information, guidance and insights into Indigenous engagement strategies. This material is available as a free download to CCA members from the Members Only section.
Conditions are ripe for an avalanche of private-sector capital to flow into unlisted infrastructure, turning an industry facing an estimated $49 trillion shortfall into an asset class which, its sponsors say, offers strong cash flows, uncorrelated returns and positive real yields. Read more
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Almost a year since Halifax Regional Council passed a motion to ask the provincial government for greater authority in setting commercial tax rates, legislation has been introduced to give them that power.The provincial government introduced legislation Tuesday to allow the municipality to set different rates in designated zones. Read more.
Honourable Kelly Regan, Minister of Labour and Advanced Education, introduced amendments to the Construction Projects Labour-Management Relations Act this afternoon. Click for the news release and factsheet that answers questions about the amendments.
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