Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act

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Government of Canada implements Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act. Read more: ow.ly/34c230dos3v

Trade and Transportation Corridors Initiative

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Minister of Transport announces $2.1 billion for the Trade and Transportation Corridors Initiative: ow.ly/z5ET30dosTt

WCB Nova Scotia 2016 Annual Report

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WCB Nova Scotia has released their 2016 Annual Report. Click here to view the report: ow.ly/D02h30dorWe

Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Council

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The Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Council is looking for members. Deadline is July 12. Read more: ow.ly/SuFq30cOteq

Three Construction Material Innovations

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Numerous innovations in technology are fast-advancing the world of construction materials, bringing new products to market that could make a big difference to our built environment. Here, we take a look at three particularly impressive developments.

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Implementing Technology and Data Solutions to Drive Strategy

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The emergence of construction technology has sparked an overdue industry-wide revolution. As technology companies attempt to capitalize on the unspoiled market, the industry is becoming infiltrated with a slew of enticing new options. Innovative project management and scheduling software, BIM, Lean tools, VSM, and 3D printing, among others are flooding the market. These solutions present enormous efficiency opportunities to an industry that has suffered a productivity decline of 19 percent over the last half century. Realizing the full potential of industry digitalization, however, requires companies to go beyond the nuts and bolts of operations. Long-term success demands the marriage of technology and strategy; it entails an innovative approach to one of the oldest industries on earth.

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Cornell Tests ‘Smart,’ Resilient Underground Infrastructure

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The future looks “smart” for underground infrastructure after a first-of-its-kind experiment conducted June 6 at the Cornell Geotechnical Lifelines Large-Scale Testing Facility.

Like many of today’s household devices, modern infrastructure is gaining the ability to collect and exchange valuable data using wireless devices that monitor the health of buildings and bridges, for example, in real time. But wireless systems for underground infrastructure, such as utility pipelines, are much more difficult to test in the field, especially during rare and extreme events such as earthquakes.

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With the Right Technology, You Can Better Control Your Upcoming Construction Projects

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The construction industry has, historically, not been one to rapidly adopt new technologies. However, shifts in employee demographics, combined with a cutthroat competitive market, means the construction industry is poised for massive disruption.

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CCA Awaits Results of Supreme Court Human Rights Case

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The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is awaiting the status of a Supreme Court of Canada case that could expand the scope of human rights legislation.

The CCA became involved after it was approached by national law firm Torys LLP about an appeal of a B.C. Court of Appeal decision in Schrenk v. British Columbia (Human Rights Tribunal) to the Supreme Court of Canada. The case involves whether provincial human rights legislation applies to a construction (multi-employer) site where alleged discrimination is occurring between employees of different companies/employers.

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