Construction
Case Study: Telus Garden steel canopy design
Telus Garden, a mixed-use development project in downtown Vancouver, will feature a 220-foot canopy arch that extends over an entire city block.
Banff pedestrian bridge a feat of engineering
Designed with the beauty of Canada’s first national park in mind, the Bow River Pedestrian Bridge in Banff, Alta., is a striking timber superstructure.
Sustainable strategy for precast concrete
A peer reviewed ISO compliant study from CPCI evaluates the impacts throughout the life of a precast concrete structure.
Markham adopts bird-friendly building rules
The City of Markam has joined a growing list of municipalities that have adopted bird-friendly building guidelines for new construction.
Ontario revisiting wood-frame building rules
Ontario is looking at permitting wood-frame building construction up to six-storeys tall in its proposed building code changes.
Electrical work on B.C. fire hall sparks award
How Houle Electric won VRCA Gold for its work on CFB Esquimalt’s Base Fire Hall and Emergency Response Centre.
Investing in workplace safety
All businesses take on risks to save time and money. But some risks, like those relating to the workplace safety, are just not worth the gamble.
Green energy is good news for construction
Future developments in renewable energy projects across Canada will mean an exponential growth in the sector's diversified jobs.
A striking mall makeover
A major renovation and expansion project has transformed the aging Guildford Town Centre into a contemporary shopping mall in Surrey, B.C.
Meeting the demand for electric vehicles
The new Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program will provide the electric vehicle transportation sector of the electrical industry with a structured platform to facilitate training and certification for the installation of electric vehicle supply equipment across residential, commercial/public and fleet markets.
Mobile deficiency tracking
Mobile deficiency tracking saves time and improves communication throughout the construction process, thereby reducing the cost of managing deficiencies.
Measuring low carbon buildings
Intep and Brantwood Consulting have developed a methodology that may be used to inform the operating and ...
Revolution in rock excavation
ShearForce Equipment is the exclusive Canadian dealer of the Xcentric Ripper, an excavator attachment that uses “impact energy accumulation technology.”
Demand for skilled workers high in B.C.
The common chorus is that B.C. is going to need more than 50,000 new skilled workers over the coming decade.
The importance of return to work
Six helpful steps employers can follow when developing an injury management plan.
Taking construction safety to the next level
Six key risk factors that construction site workers should consider and the steps necessary for augmenting the chances of success.
Protection against work-related diseases
Preventing disease is a unique challenge for today’s businesses because unlike regular jobsite hazards, workers don't know if they’ve breathed in harmful toxins until they get sick years later.







