AI tool promises 15% reduction in construction time, costs
/in front, news/by CANSReliance on artificial intelligence for complex construction tasks is not as farfetched as one might think with all the talk of robots and job automation. But human workers aren’t going away anytime soon, so AI adoption spreads, as with most new technologies, with tools that help workers do their job better, faster and more efficiently. Read […]
Apprenticeship registration down across Canada: StatsCan
/in front, news/by CANSStatistics Canada has released the most recent numbers for apprenticeship, revealing registration has declined in every province and territory. The numbers have construction industry stakeholders concerned, reiterating the message that significant changes need to be made to fill the looming skills gap. Read more
Suffolk: Algorithms prevent accidents and delays, up productivity by 20%
/in front, news/by CANSSuffolk Construction Co., after hiring a chief data officer and a team of data scientists last year, said it is developing artificial intelligence tools that can analyze photos from jobsites to identify risks and prevent worker injuries, according to MIT Technology Review. Read more
Carrots and beets used to strengthen concrete
/in front, news/by CANSResearchers at Britain’s Lancaster University are reporting that they’ve achieved even better results using less-expensive “nano platelets” derived from root vegetable fibers. Read more