Smarter than the Average Brick
/in front, news/by CANSIn Europe, a research project called Living Architecture got underway in April. The purpose of the research is to develop a modular bioreactor/wall based on microbial fuel cell technology and a variety of bacteria with different functions. Read more
Construction Looks to Meet Demand for Female Mentors
/in front, news/by CANSThere’s a great demand for female mentors in the construction industry, but there aren’t enough of them to go around, says the president of the Canadian Association of Women in Construction. Read more.
Ottawa Poised to Ease Rules for Temporary Foreign Worker Program
/in front, news/by CANSThe federal government is setting the stage for a loosening of temporary foreign worker rules after vocal complaints from Canadian employers that recent Conservative changes went too far. Read more
Research Aimed at Increasing Safety of Temporary Structures on Construction Site
/in front, news/by CANSThe use of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) will allow for monitoring and assessing the safety of temporary structures used on construction sites, according to research being completed in Penn State’s Department of Architectural Engineering. Read more.