How Coconuts Could Help Build Earthquake-resistant Buildings
/in front, news/by CANSResearchers from the University of Freiburg’s Plant Biomechanics Group are looking at the tropical fruit to find better ways of constructing buildings that can withstand earthquakes. Read more
Point, Click and Evaluate Site Soil Contaminants
/in front, news/by CANSAn Australian company is bringing a handheld soil scanner to North America which can detect total petroleum hydrocarbon contamination at levels as low as 68 ppm in 20 seconds. Read more
Preventing Birds from ‘Beaking’ Havoc On Buildings
/in front, news/by CANSOver five years a Kelowna contractor spent $300,000 to invent a system that prevents birds from drilling holes into buildings. Using his 15 years of experience as a stucco contractor, Keith Eisenkrein took his new technique and launched EIFS (exterior insulation and finishing system) Armour. His patent-pending, licensed product has already been applied to almost […]
Emerging Technology Changing Construction Site Workflows
/in front, news/by CANSHelen Goodland, Brantwood Consulting principal, and an advisor to the BC Construction Association on innovation and sustainability, says the increasing use of work place technology will bring more change to the Canadian construction industry. Read more