Global construction firm Bechtel partnered with New York City-based construction safety technology company Human Condition Safety to offer the latter’s new virtual reality (VR) immersion safety training. Read more
ConstructionDIVE’s key takeaways from the OFFsite Construction Expo were: 1) offsite construction still has a long way to go, 2) planning is key when starting a prefab project; and 3) a 30-story building in 15 days is possible. Read more
Canadian Construction Association’s Awards recognize the important contributions of individuals, organizations and projects that promote and enhance the Canadian construction industry, whether through innovation, projects, or dedication to the industry. The submission deadline for 2016 CCA awards is November 18. The awards will presented at CCA’s annual conference in March 2017.
Awards of Excellence: * Person of the year * Excellence in Innovation * Environmental Achievement * International Business * National Safety * Partner Association * Community Leader * Gold Seal Association *
Toronto’s George Brown College is collaborating with the construction industry to advance the adoption of BIM technology. Thought to be the first of its kind at a Canadian post-secondary institution, the facility is a platform for educating students and the construction industry alike about the BIM process. Read more
The Interim Procurement Ombudsman (PO), Lorenzo Ieraci, explaining what the office does in a recent interview subsequent to the publication of the office’s 2015-2016 report, admits it has an awareness problem. Read more