Six disruptive examples show how manufacturing and construction are converging
/in front, news/by CANSThe lines between manufacturing and construction continue to blur, disrupting everything from the materials used to the labor market, which hasn’t fully recovered from the 2008 economic downturn. Read more.
Canada and Ontario to make significant infrastructure investments that will improve the lives of Canadians
/in front, news/by CANSThe governments of Canada and Ontario are working together to make long-term infrastructure investments that will create economic growth, sustain well-paying jobs, build inclusive communities and support a low carbon, green economy–leading to a higher quality of life for all Canadians. Read more.
Metro Vancouver sewage could heat hundreds of buildings
/in front, news/by CANSMetro Vancouver hopes to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by using the region’s sewage to heat everything from hospitals to massive housing developments. Read more
Conventional expansion joints could be a thing of the past in bridge construction
/in front, news/by CANSExpansion joints are a fact of life whether you’re building a rail line, a building facade or a bridge. Building materials expand in hot weather and contract when it turns cold. Highway bridges of any great length have expansion joints at each end. Drivers are usually aware of them because there’s often a small bump as you […]