CCA Makes Headway on Federal Prompt Payment Initiatives
/in front, news/by CANSIt’s been almost a year since the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) formed a joint government-industry working group to facilitate prompt payment discussions on federal construction projects. Since then the group has embarked on several initiatives, which were highlighted recently in a CCA progress report. Read more.
How Elon Musk and Others Are Shaking up Construction Industry
/in front, news/by CANSConstruction clients and communities will benefit from the long overdue transformation of the industry. Read more
Reaching Net Zero Will Take A Top-to-Bottom Makeover of How Buildings Are Constructed and Operated
/in front, news/by CANSThat’s where you’ll find Mohawk College’s Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation, a rare example of a net-zero energy institutional building that is currently under construction for a 2018 opening. Boasting a 500-kilowatt solar array, 24 geothermal wells and numerous efficiency features, the project will serve as a living laboratory for students to learn about sustainability, with […]
Crowdfunding the Skyscraper
/in front, news/by CANSThe commercial real estate developer Rodrigo Niño has a problem with commercial real estate development. The immense amount of wealth it generates, he argues, falls into the hands of too few people. Read more