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Russia Following UK’s Lead with Plans for BIM Mandate

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Russia will require contractors on government-funded projects to use building information modeling starting in 2019. Read more

Infrastructure Agency Insight Needed for Mega Projects

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A new report suggests the establishment of an advisory agency is needed to inform the federal government about big decisions for large-scale infrastructure projects across Canada over the next decade. Read more

Dutch Architects Unveil 3D-printed ‘Urban Cabin’

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The 92-square-foot cabin, located in a former industrial area of the city, is made of a black, linseed oil-based “bio print” material, which can be shredded and reused.Read more

Bendable Concrete Concept Continues to Take Shape

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A new bendable concrete has been developed by a research team at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. The team calls its material ConFlexPave. It’s bendable, and, the team says, longer lasting than regular concrete. Read more

Video: Lean Construction Overview

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This video discusses some of the key concepts from Transforming Design and Construction, a book by the Lean Construction Institute. Watch video

BIM Canadian Developments

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While BIM is still a relatively young and evolving tool in Canada, many concern regarding usage and liability have been addressed by the development of standard-form contract appendices. There has been only a handful or reported litigation involving BIM in North America from which one might conclude that the cooperative approach by all project participants is working, despite fears of shifting liabilities. Read more

Building Performance a Focus in B.C. Climate Plan

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British Columbia’s recently unveiled Climate Leadership Plan expects to create up to 66,000 jobs over the next 10 years and reduce net annual greenhouse gas emissions with building performance key to hitting those targets. Manley McLachlan, president of the B.C. Construction Association, believes the plan is a good balance between setting climate standards while being cognizant of the needs of the province’s economy. He said that the climate plan is part of a shift in the construction industry past LEED certifications and towards building performance.  Read more

Wood Construction: How does is stack up?

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The Sandy Springs, GA, decision to ban wood construction in large-scale construction projects will force developers to take a look at other building materials. Read more.