A “geek” image is not something most construction workers would want to cultivate. Nevertheless, some experts believe that augmented reality (AR) will soon become so ubiquitous that electronic headsets such as Microsoft HoloLens or Google Glass will be as standard on job sites as tablets and cell phones. “There won’t be a worker out there
The University of Toronto has unveiled plans to construct a 14-story wood building on its St. George campus, located in the city’s downtown. Slated for construction at the end of 2019, the tower is expected to be the tallest mass timber-concrete hybrid building in North America, although U of T is just the latest school
A new breed of compact equipment is starting to inch its way onto the job site. This April at Intermat, German manufacturer Wacker Neuson revealed the all-electric EZ17e mini-excavator. One of the first machines of its kind, the EZ17e performs much the same as Wacker Neuson’s diesel-driven equivalent – with both excavators offering equal power
There is no shortage of changes, both positive and negative, the industry faces as 2018 comes to a close. On-Site caught up with Mary Van Buren, the president of the Canadian Construction Association, to discuss the trends the industry association will be watching closest over the next 12 months. For a more in-depth look, you can
