Cornell Tests ‘Smart,’ Resilient Underground Infrastructure
/in front, news/by CANSThe 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 […]
With the Right Technology, You Can Better Control Your Upcoming Construction Projects
/in front, news/by CANSThe 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. Read more.
CCA Awaits Results of Supreme Court Human Rights Case
/in front, news/by CANSThe 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 […]
Public Services and Procurement Canada Increases Transparency Around Construction Contract Payments
/in front, news/by CANSThe Government of Canada is committed to growing the economy, strengthening the middle class and helping those working hard to join it. Our government understands that too many workers in the construction industry face financial hardship because of payment delays. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) today announced that it will publicly disclose payments to […]