MIT Researchers Develop Sensing System to Spot Structural Weakness In Buildings
/in front, news/by CANSMassachusetts 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
Daily Commercial News: McFall New CDBI Chair
/in front, news/by CANSThe 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 […]
Buildforce Strikes New Partnership with Women Building Futures
/in front, news/by CANSIn 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.
Indigenous Engagement Guide Now Available
/in front, news/by CANSCCA 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 […]