Bendable Concrete Concept Continues to Take Shape

A new bendable concrete has been developed by a research team at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. The team calls its material ConFlexPave. It’s bendable, and, the team says, longer lasting than regular concrete. Read more

Video: Lean Construction Overview

This video discusses some of the key concepts from Transforming Design and Construction, a book by the Lean Construction Institute. Watch video

BIM Canadian Developments

While BIM is still a relatively young and evolving tool in Canada, many concern regarding usage and liability have been addressed by the development of standard-form contract appendices. There has been only a handful or reported litigation involving BIM in North America from which one might conclude that the cooperative approach by all project participants is working, despite fears of shifting liabilities. Read more

Building Performance a Focus in B.C. Climate Plan

British Columbia’s recently unveiled Climate Leadership Plan expects to create up to 66,000 jobs over the next 10 years and reduce net annual greenhouse gas emissions with building performance key to hitting those targets. Manley McLachlan, president of the B.C. Construction Association, believes the plan is a good balance between setting climate standards while being […]

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