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Source: Daily Commercial News/Construct Connect

Construction innovators discussed how BIM and modular construction are not the only tools that boost constructions productivity at the recent Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) conference.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/associations/2019/04/bim-modularity-ipd-productivity-boost-tools-experts to view the full article online.

 
INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: McKinsey

The construction sector is known for cost and time overruns, but there are opportunities for companies to become more efficient by adopting new technologies. Many executives are aware of new technologies' potential, but are hesitant to put multi-billion-dollar projects at risk for the sake of using new applications that they see as unproven. Governments have the opportunity to clear the path for new technologies to create greater value from both public and private spending on large capital projects. 

Visit https://mck.co/2L82oFB to view the full article online.

 
Source: Canadian Manufacturing

Millennials and generation Z are changing the Canadian manufacturing labour force.

Visit https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/human-resources/connecting-with-young-workers-231715/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Canadian Design & Construction Report

We can learn a lot from the rapid evolution of electronic bidding and procurement systems. These processes are faster, user friendly and encourage more bids. But representatives of an electronic bidding platform and municipality that uses e-bidding say contractors and suppliers continue to make mistakes. 

Visit https://www.cadcr.com/how-to-navigate-the-e-bidding-system-advice-for-contractors/ to view the full article online.

 
LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION & TRAINING
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Source: Construction Links Network

Toddlers have long been captivated by plastic toy excavators, bulldozers and cranes. Now, the construction industry is trying to attract youth with computer simulators of those same heavy machines in hopes of building a younger work force.

Visit https://constructionlinks.ca/news/new-recruitment-tool-construction-joystick/?vip=078B8D8F-EE82-8820-CE35-D0AC139F03C5&eid=260c4 to view the full article online.

 
Source: Construction Junkie

Construction technology companies are still largely focused on construction management firms and general contractors. As smartphones and tablets are becoming some of the most prominent and powerful tools in the industry, there's still a technology gap as many subcontractors look for better ways to manage their projects. 

Visit https://www.constructionjunkie.com/blog/2019/4/17/should-subcontractors-use-their-own-project-management-software to view the full article online.

 
Source: Construction Links Network

Augmented reality, or spatial computing, is growing in popularity and is being used in many business and industrial applications. In the construction sector, this technology can help develop smart cities with augmented reality becoming a large part of the construction planning process.

Visit https://constructionlinks.ca/news/augmented-reality-future-building/?vip=078B8D8F-EE82-8820-CE35-D0AC139F03C5&eid=260c4 to view the full article online.

 
BY THE NUMBERS

Click below for the latest prompt payment in the construction industry payment tables.

Visit https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/biens-property/divulgation-disclosure/psdic-ppci-eng.html to view the full article online.

 
Events
CIPH and HRAI present this complimentary webinar led by Peter Norman, Chief Economist at Altus Group, who will share his views on current economic conditions in Canada and key trends likely to impact construction spending in 2019 and beyond.

Visit https://www.ciph.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1211939 to view the full article online.

 
Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada
280 Albert Street | Suite 701 | Ottawa ON, Canada K1P 5G8
Phone: (613)232-0492 | Fax: (613)235-2796 | Email: mcac@mcac.ca