Piling Canada

With the start of 2024, Procore is tracking developments across the industry, including new technology, project backlogs, labour shortages and approaches toward mental health in construction. This is a critical time for the industry, with new challenges and opportunities for companies to be nimble. Understanding what lies ahead can help organizations prepare and ensure their processes are in line with the rest of the industry, which will position them for success.

Want to buy a new home or workspace built directly from a closed manufacturing area? Enter off-site construction. The term itself dictates the definition and explains the meaning. Off-site construction methods have been used for over a century, but have seen ebbs and flows in popularity due to industry innovation, support, awareness and associated stigma.

With growing concern over the future of the planet, Menard Canada has decided to challenge itself and set up a roadmap to drastically minimize its carbon footprint over the coming years in hopes of bringing others in the geotechnical field into this global fight against climate change. As a result, the company has been integrating environmental sustainability into everything it does and is continually investing in advanced solutions to improve environmental outcomes.

With the ability to provide long-lasting infrastructure, contribute to robust economies and mitigate the impact of climate change, cement and concrete play an important role in creating a more sustainable and resilient world. Concrete is among the most consumed materials in the world, second only to water. The Portland Cement Association (PCA) member companies produce the majority of cement manufactured in the United States.

The progressive effects of climate change require a fundamental and urgent change. Politics and industry are expected to develop solutions that can contribute to significant reductions in CO2 emissions. Years ago, the automobile industry took a pioneering role and began to change their fleets to an increasing number of vehicles with alternative powertrains. Construction machine manufacturers shouldn’t miss out on taking part in this process.