NASA names top 5 in latest stage of 3D-printed Mars habitat competition
/in front, news/by CANSNASA’s 3D Printed Habitat Challenge, which kicked off in 2015, is now well into its third and final phase. The latest stage has awarded five teams a share of US$100,000 in prize money for the best virtual models ahead of the hard part, 3D-printing scale models of their designs. Read more.
Traditionally low-tech construction industry attracts $1.3 billion in venture capital
/in front, news/by CANSMove over meal deliveries and mobility startups: The construction industry has become a new focal point for venture capital funds and tech investment. Investment in AEC firms—architecture, engineering, and construction—have blossomed in the last few years, as a once low-tech, staid industry begins to feel the full impact of digital technology, especially when it comes to […]
Pot legalization raises concerns about TTC’s random drug testing
/in front, news/by CANSThe impending legalization of marijuana is heightening scrutiny of the TTC’s random drug testing policy, with critics warning that transit workers could be unfairly penalized for ingesting a soon-to-be legal substance outside of work. Read more.
Building a federal framework for prompt payment and adjudication
/in front, news/by CANSCanada, like many other jurisdictions around the world, is considering mechanisms to ensure the orderly and timely building of federal construction projects by ensuring that cash flows down the construction pyramid quickly. Read more.