Apprenticeship registration down across Canada: StatsCan
/in front, news/by CANSStatistics Canada has released the most recent numbers for apprenticeship, revealing registration has declined in every province and territory. The numbers have construction industry stakeholders concerned, reiterating the message that significant changes need to be made to fill the looming skills gap. Read more
Suffolk: Algorithms prevent accidents and delays, up productivity by 20%
/in front, news/by CANSSuffolk Construction Co., after hiring a chief data officer and a team of data scientists last year, said it is developing artificial intelligence tools that can analyze photos from jobsites to identify risks and prevent worker injuries, according to MIT Technology Review. Read more
Carrots and beets used to strengthen concrete
/in front, news/by CANSResearchers at Britain’s Lancaster University are reporting that they’ve achieved even better results using less-expensive “nano platelets” derived from root vegetable fibers. Read more
U.S.report: Slow pay adds $40B a year to construction industry costs
/in front, news/by CANSThere are plenty of tools to expedite the payment process, and contract language can be modified to make it clear when payment is due, but those solutions work only if everyone is willing and able to pay. In those cases where payment is not forthcoming due to reasons other than not being able to navigate […]