Starting in August 2016, DCC will begin accepting online electronic bids (e-bids) for tenders that require bid security, using the service provider MERX, an independent private sector tendering service. E-bids for tenders that do not require bid security are already accepted. Read more
CANS president, Duncan Williams, received a letter from Deputy Minister, Duff Montgomerie, expressing his appreciation for CANS’s input during the governance and operational review of the Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Council.
The review conducted by Royer Thompson has helped the department identify ways to focus the Council in providing the best strategic advice to the Minister. The future Council and its direction could not have been developed without your participation and thoughtful feedback. The website, http://novascotia.ca/lae/pubs/docs/OHSAC-Report.pdf, provides the full report and recommendations. The Minister has accepted this in full and is taking steps through a Transition Committee to best establish a new Council.
With the introduction of 3D printers on construction job sites, many are worried that robots will begin taking over the jobs of hardworking tradesmen. It’s more likely, however, that workers will be working WITH robots long before we’re completely replaced. Read more
With potential uses in a range of engineering projects, a team of Dalhousie researchers is aiming to use tire-derived aggregate to strengthen soft soil. Read more
A new generation of indestructible bridges could be possible, thanks to research being done at the University of Warwick. Read more
The City of Vancouver will be changing the way energy use in new buildings is regulated to target greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions instead of energy efficiency levels.Read more
The WELL Building Standard combines best practices in design and construction with evidence-based medical and scientific research and harnessing the built environment as a means of supporting the health and well-being of those who work in the building. It is an independently verified, performance-based system for measuring, certifying and monitoring the features of the built environment that have an impact on human health.Read more
An assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech has studied much of the existing literature and identified various problems in the industry’s current practices. Young-Corbett explores a new field of engineering known as Prevention through Design, which suggests the optimal method of preventing occupational illnesses, injuries and fatalities is to “design out” the hazards and risk with tools, equipment, systems and facilities. Wearable technology has become a major part of this new way of thinking. Read more
Construction work is hard on the body and being able to retire with a full pension before the age of 65 should be considered as the Canada Pension Plan evolves, says a human resources professor. Read more
The Government of Canada is investing $120 billion over the next 10 years to build strong, inclusive and sustainable communities and they want to hear from you. Phase 1 is already underway, and now the Government of Canada is inviting you to share your views on Phase 2 of Canada’s infrastructure plan.
Visit infraconsults.ca to provide your feedback in five ways: eWorkbooks, discussion forums, photo and video submissions, written submissions, and community-led events.
The Government of Canada is particularly interested in your thoughts on four important themes: