Recent advancements in geographic information system technology are streamlining workflows, minimizing risk, enhancing collaboration, and saving clients significant time and money throughout the construction lifecycle.…
By Mark Douglas Wessel On the world stage 145 countries have committed to net-zero targets, representing approximately 90 per cent of carbon emissions—half of which…
By John Nottage and Clément Boisselier While Canada’s population continues to grow, with the flow on effects to transportation and energy needs, the focus of…
By David Little and Charlene Hiller We were there The last few years have been tumultuous for the infrastructure industry. What was previously a market…
Creating an Inclusive Approach for the Road to Net Zero By Sagar Kancharla In a country dotted by hundreds of remote communities, it’s difficult to…
By Mark Douglas Wessel Question. Which G7 countries do NOT have a high-speed rail line? If you answered Canada, you are correct. Japan opened the…
While Building Information Modeling (BIM) continues to expand its reach, innovative technologies such as digital twinning and artificial intelligence (AI) applications hold out hope for…
By Brad Baumle Over the last year, a 100-metre gantry crane has taken shape and loomed over west Edmonton. Piece-by-piece, it hoists up giant concrete…
PCL’s Cheyanne Hammell is committed to encouraging women to explore careers in construction Growing up, Cheyanne Hammell, special projects manager with PCL Constructors Canada’s Toronto…
Long-term financial planning for municipal governments By Arshad Akhtar Nothing happens until it’s funded. Long-term financial planning is increasingly becoming one of the most important…
How a high-rise courthouse was brought to life in the heart of downtown Toronto By Mark Cardwell Can justice be better served if it’s dispensed…
By David McPherson “If you build it, they will come.” These whispered words Ray Kinsella hears in the middle of his Iowa cornfield in the…
In today’s rapidly growing and evolving world, land development plays a crucial role in shaping the way we live as Canadians. For the past 40…
By Selina Lee-Andersen Since the introduction of Canada’s first building energy code in 1997, there has been an increasing emphasis on improving energy efficiency in…
With the shift from fossil fuel to zero-carbon energy sources, Canada’s energy transition is in full swing. But what does this mean for municipalities, construction…
How digital twins can help heal Canada’s healthcare system By Jean-Pierre Rivard Rising demand, tight budgets, aging population: our healthcare system is facing complex challenges.…
By Nadia Todorova Last year was a big year for infrastructure development in Ontario. In the GTA, the Ford government broke ground on constructing the…
Matt Pinder conveys his ambitious plans for active transportation transformation across the country By Connie Vitello Matt Pinder, a professional engineer with WSP Canada, is…
Road building technologies attract young skilled workers to sector By Andrew Snook In our world of ever-changing and evolving technologies, it comes as no surprise…
Electrification of transportation is critical for achieving Canada’s goals for greenhouse gas emissions reduction. With gas prices going up, more and more Canadians are exploring…
If you happened to drive by OPG’s Sir Adam Beck generating stations this fall, you likely got a glimpse of a major project taking place…
The path to net-zero includes sustainable materials and building performance standards The construction of sustainable, net-zero buildings will play a significant role in helping Canada…
By Richard Lyall The federal government’s decision to remove the five-per-cent GST on construction of new rental apartment buildings has come late in the game.…
Embodied carbon is changing how we veiw sustainability By Glenn Miller The push for ‘green’ is now well-entrenched in our collective psyches but it is…