Carbon Fibre and Robotics Are Leading 4th Industrial Revolution
/in front, news/by CANSCarbon fibre is architecture’s biggest untapped resource according to architect and researcher Achim Menges, who claims that robots could be programmed to build stadium roofs using the fibrous building material. Read more.
Generate Laser-focused Estimates Using BIM
/in front, news/by CANSTraditional 2-D design and data-sharing processes use up valuable time and are prone to errors, potentially delaying estimates and disrupting project timelines. With progressive BIM technology, construction professionals reduce project errors and generate upwards of 50 percent time savings during estimation periods. Read more.
Mentors Help Women in Trades Thrive
/in front, news/by CANSThe College of Carpenters and Allied Trades (CCAT), located at Carpenters’ Local 27’s training centre in Vaughan, Ont., has set up a mentorship program that gives women entering the trade an opportunity to share their experiences in the male-dominated field with experienced female carpenters. Read more.
To Respect the #ConeZone Is to Understand It
/in front, news/by CANSWatch a WorkSafe BC video on what it is like for the roadside workers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7HlqRflDEU&feature=youtu.be