Preparing Cities for a Changing Climate
/in front, news/by Alison ClackRising sea levels, epic droughts, massive flooding: the effects of climate change are already here. How do we adapt? From the Netherlands to Manhattan’s Lower East Side, this article explores the cutting-edge engineering – and cultural shifts – that could help. Read more
PPO Looks Deeper at Benefit Plans
/in front, news/by Alison ClackPrompt Payment Ontario (PPO) is undertaking a survey of multi-employer benefit plans to quantify the cost of damages stemming from delinquent payments, which will form part of the organization’s submission to the Construction Lien Act review. Read more
Netherlands Firm to Test ‘Maintenance-free’ Roads Made from Recycled Plastic
/in front, news/by Alison ClackCanadians are used to driving on damaged, pothole-filled asphalt that always seems to be under construction during the summer. Now a construction company in the Netherlands hopes to improve the quality of roads and reduce waste by using recycled plastic for road construction. Read more
New Geopolymer Mortar Helps to Protect Aging Buildings
/in front, news/by Alison ClackEngineers are using a newly developed carbon-fiber-reinforced geopolymer mortar as a conductor for cathodic protection (CP). The mortar helps to carry an electrical current through the steel frames of structures built before 1960, guarding against corrosion. Read more