Will the World’s Next Megacity Drip out of a 3D Printer?

Cazza, a Dubai-based start-up, has designed a 3D-printing crane dubbed the “Minitank”, which the company says can layer up to 2,153 square feet (200 sqm) of concrete per day — making it more than 50% faster than conventional construction methods. Read more

Aging Canadian Workforce Means Changes to Occupational Health and Safety Programs

A workers’ compensation researcher and consultant in British Columbia says an aging Canadian workforce will place increasing demands on workplace health and safety programs. Read more

Alberta’s Construction Industry Is Opening up about Mental Health

Louise Chénier, manager of workplace health and wellness research at the Conference Board, says 78 per cent of the short-term and 67 per cent of the long-term disability claims in the country are tied to mental health issues. On average, 500,000 Canadians will miss work every week due to mental illness. The greatest challenge in […]

Collaboration on Construction Projects Can Reduce Risk

A Dodge Data & Analytics SmartMarket report, Managing Risk in the Construction Industry, has determined that collaboration between building owners, general contractors and subcontractors can aid in keeping construction project costs under control, result in a timely delivery and enhance the safety environment. Read more

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