Dutch Contractor BAM Unveils Autonomous Robotic 3-D Printer
/in front, news/by CANSInternational contracting giant Royal BAM Group and developed a freeform 3-D robotic printer that can both navigate a construction site and print on its own, according to Global Construction Review. Read more.
Possible Canada Post Strike and Its Effect on Membership Dues
/in front, news/by CANSDue to a possible Canada Post strike and the effect it will have on mail delivery (including cheque payments), CANS members are advised that the due date for 2016-2017 Membership Dues is July 1, and alternate methods of payment are available so as to not encounter a disruption of services from CANS. All unpaid accounts will have their services, including […]
B.C. Pre-cast Manufacturer Updating Roman Arch for Modern-day Use
/in front, news/by CANSLock-Block Ltd. of Richmond, B.C. has developed the Arch-Lock, a pre-cast piece of concrete in a wedge shape that can be used to build arches and vaults without steel reinforcement. Read more.
UBC Researchers Explore Reducing Fly-ash Use
/in front, news/by CANSA significant finding resulting from the work of two University of BC Okanagan campus research engineers who controlled alkali-silica reaction (ASR) when using glass in a mortar mix is the potential for reducing fly-ash content as Canada’s supply of fly-ash is predicted to diminish. Read more.