Driverless Trucks Could Mean “Game Over” for Thousands of Jobs
/in front, news/by Alison ClackDriverless trucks have long seemed a far-fetched notion of the future, technology that would never materialize in this generation. The future may be closer at hand: Suncor Energy Inc. is working to replace its fleet in the oil sands with autonomous trucks “by the end of the decade.” Read more
Finding Expertise in the Immigrant Labour Pool
/in front, news/by Alison ClackHalifax-based contractor Dexter Construction has discovered a pool of “underutilized labour” that is proving to be a good hiring source for hard-working and reliable workers for its concrete division as well as other divisions in its fold. Read more
The Keys to Success in Integrated Project Delivery: People, Process and Promises
/in front, news/by Alison ClackIntegrated project delivery (IPD) is a collaborative method that addresses some of the shortcomings of the traditional procurement methods. IPD covers a spectrum of contracting — from the familiar (construction management infused with collaborative or team-based processes) to the arcane (alliance models with “no-dispute” clauses). However, in its most effective form, IPD involves a multiparty […]
Clients Should Mandate Better Outcomes instead of BIM
/in front, news/by Alison ClackMandating building information modelling (BIM) in Australia now should only be done as part of a wider national strategy for the construction industry. Otherwise it will be as effective as mandating CAD. Read more