Entries by Alison Clack

Autodesk to phase out perpetual licenses in 2016

In 2016, Autodesk will be phasing out perpetual licenses (licenses you buy and own) of their CAD products and moving to a pay as you go model called “Desktop Subscription”. Timeline: January 31, 2016 Autodesk will stop selling perpetual licenses of individual products; meaning all products not found in suites. (Examples of the products affected […]

CCA Annual Conference

CCA has posted the preliminary conference session descriptions. This year there will be 21 exciting sessions! Click here for more information and to register

Printing a Hotel Suite

The 3D printing of concrete structures has been around for a while now, but it’s still not come very far in development, considering it is quite an ingenious and sustainable building alternative. Read more

Canada’s P3 Landscape

Canada is seen as a global leader in the adoption of the P3 model, but there is a range of project-funding approaches being rolled out across the country. Read more

The Details Matter When Politicians Promise Big Spending on Infrastructure

An important debate in the current election is about the role of deficits in Canadian fiscal policy. The New Democratic Party and the Conservatives are committed to balancing the budget annually. The Liberals propose to fund infrastructure projects by running short-term deficits. The Liberal approach is new and has not been subjected to sufficient scrutiny. […]