Fire Resistant Concrete Researchers Look for Backers
/in front, news/by CANSResearchers at a Swiss institution have come up with an innovative mix for high-performance, self-consolidating concrete (HPSCC) which is not only fire resistant but is also less prone to shrinkage. Read more.
Russian Startup Company Renca Recycles Industrial Waste Into 3D Printable Cement
/in front, news/by CANSRussian construction company Renca, has developed an eco-friendly cement for 3D printing. According to the manufacturers, production of the material, known as géobéton (geoconcrete or geocement), reduces carbon dioxide emissions by up to 90% when compared to the traditional mode of making cement. By using recycled materials, the material also creates at least 60% less impact on the […]
Workers and Marijuana: What Builders Need to Know
/in front, news/by CANSThe obligation of employers to ensure safety at workplaces such as construction jobsites has not changed despite increased use of medical marijuana and its possible legalization by the federal Liberal government, says a legal expert active in the field. Read more.
New RRC Program Helps Refugees Gain Language and Construction Skills.
/in front, news/by CANSThe students are part of a new program that began last week by Red River College to teach English to new refugees and provide work experience in construction jobs. The Pallister government initiative was prompted by the influx of Syrian refugees last year. Read more.