FMCA Calls on Government for Inclusion in Fort McMurray Rebuild
/in front, news/by CANSMembers of the Fort McMurray Construction Association (FMCA) are calling on the Alberta government to allow local contractors to be included in the procurement process and provided with an opportunity to bid on wildfire fighting and cleanup work. Read more.
Portal Helps Organizations Factor in Climate Change
/in front, news/by CANSAn Ottawa consultancy has unveiled a new online resource that’s designed to help organizations factor the impact of climate change into decisions relating to, among other things, infrastructure. Read more.
Construction Industry Goes Robotic
/in front, news/by CANSThe building site of the future is going to look very different to the one we are all used to today. Instead of men in high-visibility jackets and hard hats, there are going to be drones buzzing overhead, robotic bulldozers and 3D printers churning out new structures. That at least is the hope of those […]
Global Study Points to Needed Construction Productivity Boosts
/in front, news/by CANSWhile productivity in other business sectors has surged ahead in the last half century, advances in construction have been “meager”, according to the World Economic Forum. In a new report, the Geneva-based business organization sets out a recipe of improvements the industry must follow to meet burgeoning global demand. Read more.