Powerful Fabric Developed by UK Students a Game-changer for Fixing Local Bridges

A game-changer for fixing failing bridges is coming in the form of a powerful fabric, developed by engineering students at the University of Kentucky. Not only is it strong, it is a cost-saver too. Read more

If You Have Not Adopted Lean, Here’s The Reason You Will

Someone who has never heard of “lean construction” would be right to think “lean” means reduced waste, higher productivity, and better profitability. Those benefits alone would be great reasons to adopt the practice, but if you are not practicing lean construction, those reasons probably won’t be the ones that make you take the leap and […]

The Gauntlet Is Thrown, What Are You Doing to Promote Construction?

With a looming skilled labour shortage plaguing Canada’s construction industry, the Ontario Construction Careers Alliance (OCCA) is hoping to combat the problem by reaching out to high school students across Ontario with the goal of educating them about the many career opportunities available to them in construction. Read more

New Brochure: Standardization of Construction Specifications and Contract Language

The CCA Civil Infrastructure Council has published a new brochure that can be used to discuss standardization of construction specifications and contract language with municipal officials. Download brochure

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