Technology
The power of digital twin tech in construction
A critical tool for construction efficiency is the digital twin – a powerful, virtual representation technology.
Constructing the future with drones
Drones are playing an important role in addressing the challenges of improved efficiencies on jobsites and across the construction industry.
5G rollout could bring clutter of antennas
Making buildings smarter could force some aesthetic trade-offs in commercial buildings as 5G services begin arriving on the mid-band and high-band of the spectrum.
Pandemic is fast tracking adoption of automation
While the building industry has been slower to embrace technology, the pandemic has accelerated the automation push for many companies.
Construction predictions for 2021
With construction projects challenged as a result of the pandemic, many companies are reimagining their business models.
A smart business case for GHG reduction
Smart buildings offer the best hope to reduce carbon effectively, reduce energy costs and provide good return on investment.
Bergeron Centre a model for fully integrated BIM
The use of building information modelling to develop the Bergeron Centre at York University earned the project a Canada BIM Council award.
Boost business operations with the cloud
With technology more integral in construction operations than ever before, the cloud is a natural step for companies looking to save money, stay connected to remote sites, and improve business operations.
Improving geoexchange systems
Geoexchange and heat pump technology is long established, with the first systems developed and implemented in the 1950s. With increasing awareness, improved equipment and industry
Emerging trends in energy management
In recent years there have been significant advances in both the technologies used at home and work, and in those designed specifically to help with energy management across all types of buildings.
Etobicoke development breaks new ground
A new Etobicoke development has broken ground — in more ways than one. On the GO Mimico, now under construction, will be Toronto’s first high-rise
Home automation is sparking new opportunities
Technical advancements in home automation and rising consumer expectations have left electrical contractors in an enviable position.
District energy a proven technology
Technological solutions such as district energy are proving effective in reducing the carbon footprint ...
Core sunlighting
Core sunlighting is a system that gathers natural sunlight, concentrates it and delivers it deep into a building’s interior, not just the area along ...