Construction
Time is right for a construction career
The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada is promoting a career in construction with the launch of Opportunity Knocks.
Protecting equipment, employees and properties
Equipment theft and protecting workers on construction sites prompted Graham Construction to install a surveillance solution on site.
Attracting a new generation of construction workers
The industry needs to rethink how they attract and retain workers and what they can do to encourage millennials to pursue careers in construction.
GPS tech can help businesses stay efficient
The COVID-19 pandemic is driving techn solutions like GPS tracking to help keep construction jobsites safe and efficient.
Sights and sounds of proposed code changes
A package of proposed changes to Canada's National Building Code aims to improve navigability and safety in large buildings for people with mobility, vision and/or hearing constraints.
Pay raise, slowing volume, shortage of workers
The ICBA CEO breakfast at Buildex Vancouver highlighted the association's annual wage and benefits survey with worker shortages remaining the top concern.
IAQ standards dissect freshness of outdoor air
Guidance related to natural ventilation, particulate filtration and compartmentalization of multi-residential HVAC systems are prominent in the list of identified "significant changes" compared to the incumbent 2016 version of the standards.
Preventing deaths in road construction
Road construction is a hazardous occupation and ranked as one of the most dangerous places to work. Technology is key to helping prevent injuries.
New book explores the story of B.C. wood
British Columbia’s cutting‐edge wood architecture and design are featured in the newly released book, Naturally Wood.
Construction labour force recruitment critical
Between 2019 and 2021, a significant amount of competing large-scale, multi-billion dollar projects are expected to commence in British Columbia. Construction demand is growing faster than
The power of visual documentation
One of the most critical investments you should make ahead of any new construction project is visual documentation, a tool that can impact bottom lines.
ACEC-BC Awards celebrate innovation excellence
ACEC-BC celebrated innovation and technical excellence at its 30th annual Awards of Engineering Excellence held in Vancouver.
Construction trades of the future
With the construction projects becoming more complex, people will not only need strong trade skills but be adaptable to modern technology.
A smart business case for GHG reduction
Smart buildings offer the best hope to reduce carbon effectively, reduce energy costs and provide good return on investment.
Canadian steel sector urges caution on tariffs
The Canadian Coalition for Construction Steel is urging the government to act cautiously before taking further action on unfair U.S. steel tariffs.
Transforming construction productivity
For the last several decades, construction productivity has remained stagnant. This is primarily due to a lag in digitization.
Moving to a zero carbon future
Canada has set ambitious targets for greenhouse gas emissions reduction, which will require the building sector to move to a zero carbon future.