Dutch Architects Unveil 3D-printed ‘Urban Cabin’
/in front, news/by CANSThe 92-square-foot cabin, located in a former industrial area of the city, is made of a black, linseed oil-based “bio print” material, which can be shredded and reused.Read more
Bendable Concrete Concept Continues to Take Shape
/in front, news/by CANSA new bendable concrete has been developed by a research team at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. The team calls its material ConFlexPave. It’s bendable, and, the team says, longer lasting than regular concrete. Read more
Video: Lean Construction Overview
/in front, news/by CANSThis video discusses some of the key concepts from Transforming Design and Construction, a book by the Lean Construction Institute. Watch video
BIM Canadian Developments
/in front, news/by CANSWhile BIM is still a relatively young and evolving tool in Canada, many concern regarding usage and liability have been addressed by the development of standard-form contract appendices. There has been only a handful or reported litigation involving BIM in North America from which one might conclude that the cooperative approach by all project participants is working, despite fears of shifting liabilities. Read more