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Nova Scotia Procurement Forum Final Report

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The Nova Scotia Procurement Forum organizing committee, whose representatives include individuals from the design, engineering and construction communities, would like to thank those who took part in the day-long Procurement Forum event that was held on March 16, 2017 in Dartmouth.

The event was facilitated by Davis Pier Consulting and was well attended by various stakeholder groups from around the province including suppliers, contractors, engineers, government, etc. The feedback and perspectives gathered from the discussion will play a critical role in developing the roadmap needed to improve procurement practices in our province. The Committee is looking forward to moving the process to the next stage and will be actively engaged in keeping stakeholders informed and involved in the process.

Click HERE to view the Final Report.

Click HERE to view the Supporting Documents.

What it would take for an 80-story wood tower to rise in Chicago

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Downtown Chicago hasn’t seen a new wood-construction building in more than a century. But a research team from Perkins+Will, Thornton Tomasetti and the University of Cambridge is out to prove that doesn’t have to be the case much longer. To do so, they are looking at ways to design (and perhaps one day construct) an 80-story, 800-foot-tall mass-timber tower along the Chicago River’s South Branch. Read more.

Ensuring better quality and consistent quantities in construction

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Construction is one of the largest industries in the world economy with an estimated $10 trillion spent in the sector every year. While construction has rapidly evolved from a local to a global industry, its practices have not. Read more.

8 Ways to Reduce Errors and Rework

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With $9 billion of waste in the construction space, it’s time to shift gears and build more efficiently. How can errors and rework be reduced? How can information be communicated and shared with everyone on the projects team faster? Technology is at the forefront of this transformation. Read more.

Halifax students visit jobsite for construction primer

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Grade 6 students from Holland Road Elementary School in Halifax got a glimpse into the world of building and construction when they visited the Ikea construction site in nearby Dartmouth Crossing recently. Read more.

Why 2,000-Year-Old Roman Concrete Survives

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Why 2,000-Year-Old Roman Concrete Survives to This Day, Yet Modern Concrete Crumbles in Decades. Read more: http://ow.ly/ZvlS30dosJG

Top Construction Firms Embrace Technology

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Top Construction Firms Embrace Technology, Finally. Read more: http://ow.ly/ZDHF30dosCf

Canadian Practice Manuel for BIM

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Canadian Practice Manuel for BIM – a practical resource created by experts from across Canada. Read more: http://ow.ly/VTDH30dos8X