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World’s First 3D-Printed Steel Bridge to Be Erected by Robotics Firm, Contractor

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With robots that can “draw” steel structures in 3D, a bridge over water in the center of Amsterdam will be printed. See video

Drain Water Heat Recovery Systems

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Manitoba Hydro showcases their new Drain Water Heat Recovery System which helps in reducing water heating energy consumption. See video

You Can Now 3D Print with Liquefied Wood

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A chemist at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden is making sustainable 3D printing a reality. Read more


Teens Trade a Week of Summer for a Trades Introduction

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Students going into Grades Seven and Eight are exploring a future career in the skilled trades and technologies at the Skills Work! Summer Camp in Sudbury. Read more

Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Take Action to Improve Skills Training and Labour Market Outcomes to Support Economic Opportunities

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Labour market ministers from across Canada agreed to continue to take ambitious action to improve economic opportunities for Canadians. Read more


Dad Cheer on Daughters at Trade Competition

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Many fatherly figures showed up to support 10 girls who participated in the Girls Exploring Trades and Technology (GETT) camp for girls between Grade 6 and 8 in Saskatchewan. Read more

Turning Differences into Strengths

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A country’s competitiveness was traditionally based on its natural resources. But to be competitive in the 21st century, we need to focus on people and developing talent within our borders — this is particularly critical as populations age and shortages of skilled talent emerge. Read more


Radio Frequencies Keep Edmonton Workers Safe

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Following a fatal incident in 2011, it took little convincing for Blair Buchholtz, Edmonton Transportation Services general supervisor of aggregate and recycling, to try out a new piece of safety technology. Read more


$2 Million WBF Program Expansion

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The federal government is expanding training and skills development opportunities for women by investing more than $2 million in the Women Building Futures’ (WBF) Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Program. Read more


Asset Management a Needed Infrastructure Tool, Says Advocates

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The best practice for strategic infrastructure investment in Golden, B.C. and Edmonton, Alta. demonstrates the importance of embracing the process of asset management for municipal leaders across Canada, says one former municipal leader. Read more