Technology Archives - constructconnect.com Canada's construction news Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:58:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/10/cropped-favicon-32x32-1-32x32.png Technology Archives - constructconnect.com 32 32 Alberta launches new online housing portal to discuss issues /joc/news/government/2024/11/alberta-launches-new-online-housing-portal-to-discuss-issues /joc/news/government/2024/11/alberta-launches-new-online-housing-portal-to-discuss-issues#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:10:38 +0000 /?p=414370 EDMONTON — In an effort to streamline processes, cut red tape and reduce delays for housing, the Alberta government has launched the Stop Housing Delays online portal for developers and municipal authorities. Once developers, municipalities and industry partners have submitted their issue using the online form, the government will collect and assess the information provided. […]

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]]> /joc/news/government/2024/11/alberta-launches-new-online-housing-portal-to-discuss-issues/feed 0 MIT study examines ways to cut down on GHG emissions from road construction /dcn/news/resource/2024/11/mit-study-examines-ways-to-cut-down-on-ghg-emissions-from-road-construction /dcn/news/resource/2024/11/mit-study-examines-ways-to-cut-down-on-ghg-emissions-from-road-construction#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:05:03 +0000 /?p=414322 Canada is road-dependant. There are over one million kilometres of public roads spanning the country. According to Canada’s Core Public Infrastructure Survey for 2020, more than 90,000 kilometres of road construction was completed from 2017 to 2020. More new roads appear likely if Ontario is any indication. The province has been very active promoting its […]

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]]> /dcn/news/resource/2024/11/mit-study-examines-ways-to-cut-down-on-ghg-emissions-from-road-construction/feed 0 8,000 visitors anticipated for the 2025 Canadian Concrete Expo in Mississauga /dcn/news/economic/2024/11/8000-visitors-anticipated-for-the-2025-canadian-concrete-expo-in-mississauga /dcn/news/economic/2024/11/8000-visitors-anticipated-for-the-2025-canadian-concrete-expo-in-mississauga#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:05:45 +0000 /?p=414221 Even before pre-registration opened on Nov. 15, the Canadian Concrete Expo (CCE) was predicting approximately 8,000 visitors will attend its seventh annual event this coming Feb. 12 and 13 at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ont. Billed as Canada’s only national trade show dedicated to the concrete, construction and aggregate industries, it will feature a […]

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]]> /dcn/news/economic/2024/11/8000-visitors-anticipated-for-the-2025-canadian-concrete-expo-in-mississauga/feed 0 MIT hubs explore structural concrete for power storage /dcn/news/technology/2024/11/mit-hubs-explore-structural-concrete-for-power-storage /dcn/news/technology/2024/11/mit-hubs-explore-structural-concrete-for-power-storage#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:10:46 +0000 /?p=413572 Concrete has been used as a building material since 6500BC. Throughout this time, it has been seen solely as a structural material. Today, 14 billion m3 of concrete is poured annually. Recently, considerable efforts have been made to modify concrete formulations in order to reduce the associated emissions and to even embed carbons into building […]

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]]> /dcn/news/technology/2024/11/mit-hubs-explore-structural-concrete-for-power-storage/feed 0 A Century of Innovation and Leadership: Milwaukee Tool’s 100-Year Journey /dcn/news/technology/2024/11/a-century-of-innovation-and-leadership-milwaukee-tools-100-year-journey /dcn/news/technology/2024/11/a-century-of-innovation-and-leadership-milwaukee-tools-100-year-journey#respond Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:50:11 +0000 /?p=413149 As Milwaukee Tool Canada celebrates its 100th anniversary, the company stands tall as a leader in the professional power tools industry. This remarkable transformation didn’t happen overnight. It’s the result of visionary leadership, relentless innovation, and a deep commitment to sustainability. Under the guidance of Craig Baxter, Group President of TTI Canada, Milwaukee Tool has […]

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]]> /dcn/news/technology/2024/11/a-century-of-innovation-and-leadership-milwaukee-tools-100-year-journey/feed 0 Strategic preconstruction can be bolstered by artificial intelligence: Slate /dcn/news/technology/2024/11/strategic-preconstruction-can-be-bolstered-by-artificial-intelligence-slate /dcn/news/technology/2024/11/strategic-preconstruction-can-be-bolstered-by-artificial-intelligence-slate#respond Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:05:40 +0000 /?p=413182 Strategic preconstruction can help contractors and developers mitigate risks such as rising costs, supply chain disruptions and lead to better outcomes, says Trevor Schick, CEO of Slate Technologies, which specializes in AI-powered construction technology. Slate has created a “Decision Assistant” tool that leverages technology to enable teams to make well-informed decisions. “Part of this is […]

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]]> /dcn/news/technology/2024/11/strategic-preconstruction-can-be-bolstered-by-artificial-intelligence-slate/feed 0 Waterloo researchers use AR and VR for 3D bridge inspections /dcn/news/infrastructure/2024/11/waterloo-researchers-use-ar-and-vr-for-3d-bridge-inspections /dcn/news/infrastructure/2024/11/waterloo-researchers-use-ar-and-vr-for-3d-bridge-inspections#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:00:16 +0000 /?p=413022 Research engineers at the University of Waterloo have published a paper documenting their use of AR, VR and AI to inspect civil infrastructure such as bridges and enable close collaboration between teams of inspectors onsite and off site. Waterloo professor Chul Min Yeum and his colleagues have developed a system called the Smart Infrastructure Metaverse […]

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]]> /dcn/news/infrastructure/2024/11/waterloo-researchers-use-ar-and-vr-for-3d-bridge-inspections/feed 0 The changing face of low-carbon concrete investment /dcn/news/technology/2024/11/the-changing-face-of-low-carbon-concrete-investment /dcn/news/technology/2024/11/the-changing-face-of-low-carbon-concrete-investment#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:05:57 +0000 /?p=412915 Meta’s announcement in September of its new investment in low-carbon concrete production potentially opens a new era of development. Meta has agreed to assist CarbonBuilt to further expand production of Reversa®, a product designed to replace traditional Portland cement with a low-cost alternate. CarbonBuilt was set up four years ago and is today based in […]

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]]> /dcn/news/technology/2024/11/the-changing-face-of-low-carbon-concrete-investment/feed 0 Your top JOC headlines: Oct. 21 to 25 /joc/news/technology/2024/10/your-top-joc-headlines-oct-21-to-25 /joc/news/technology/2024/10/your-top-joc-headlines-oct-21-to-25#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:55:51 +0000 /?p=408156 Your top JOC headlines this week feature a story on demolition robots and how they’re taking down the former four seasons hotel tower in Vancouver; several Aecon consortiums have been awarded three B.C. contracts; B.C. construction leaders voice their opinions as the province waits for final election results; and the $150 million Ocean tower is […]

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]]> /joc/news/technology/2024/10/your-top-joc-headlines-oct-21-to-25/feed 0 Hamilton modular manufacturer highlights solutions to planners /dcn/news/technology/2024/10/hamilton-modular-manufacturer-highlights-solutions-to-planners /dcn/news/technology/2024/10/hamilton-modular-manufacturer-highlights-solutions-to-planners#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:00:20 +0000 /?p=407738 With productivity in the homebuilding sector increasingly under the microscope and the need for rapid construction of new homes in Ontario recognized as urgent, it should be modular construction’s time to shine. But several barriers remain stubbornly in the way of fully exploiting the solution says Albert Bendersky, vice-president of design with Hamilton-based manufacturer BECC […]

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]]> /dcn/news/technology/2024/10/hamilton-modular-manufacturer-highlights-solutions-to-planners/feed 0 Global Market Scan: Semiconductor Dynamics — Innovation, Competition, Geopolitical Tensions /dcn/news/technology/2024/10/semiconductor-dynamics-innovation-competition-geopolitical-tensions /dcn/news/technology/2024/10/semiconductor-dynamics-innovation-competition-geopolitical-tensions#respond Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:45:15 +0000 /?p=405776 Microprocessors are the foundation of technological progress. Their recent advancement has resulted in ground-breaking IT innovations, including the introduction of artificial intelligence. Also known as chips or semiconductors, microprocessors perform complex functions, such as memory storage and logical operations. Modern semiconductors are notoriously difficult to manufacture due to the cutting-edge technology involved. Some new microprocessor […]

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]]> /dcn/news/technology/2024/10/semiconductor-dynamics-innovation-competition-geopolitical-tensions/feed 0 Robots facilitate communication, quality on worksite: ICBA summit speaker /joc/news/technology/2024/10/robots-facilitate-communication-quality-on-worksite-icba-summit-speaker /joc/news/technology/2024/10/robots-facilitate-communication-quality-on-worksite-icba-summit-speaker#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:00:23 +0000 /?p=405646 A robotics pioneer says the future of machines in construction is quality rather than an illusion of productivity. Dusty Robotics co-founder and CEO Dr. Tessa Lau spoke at the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association’s 2024 Construction Innovation Summit in Vancouver on Oct. 3 during a session titled, The State of Robotics in Construction – Today’s […]

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