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3D‑printed concrete is emerging as a transformative technology for the construction sector, especially in northern climates where harsh weather and sustainability goals drive innovation. Robotic extrusion allows faster builds, reduced labor, and design freedom that traditional formwork cannot match. Engineers are developing specialized concrete mixes that resist freeze‑thaw cycles while lowering embodied carbon. However, code compliance and regulatory acceptance remain significant hurdles that must be addressed for widespread adoption.
Arcadis is redeveloping a former Canada Lands Company parking lot at 299 Carling Avenue in Ottawa’s Little Italy into four mixed‑use towers. The project will deliver roughly 750 residential units and over 55,741.8 m² (600,000 sf) of commercial, retail and office space....
Nearly 200 Ontario students gathered at the 10th annual 1UP Conference in Toronto to tackle transit safety and inclusivity. Partnering with the Toronto Transit Commission, participants engaged in a two‑day Design Jam, prototyping bus stops, streetcar and subway platforms. The...
The Construction Canada event on April 9, 2026 examined two collaborative delivery models—Construction Management (CM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Presenter Rick Boates highlighted how traditional procurement often fuels conflict, while CM and IPD promote early team involvement, transparency, and shared risk....
Toronto Metropolitan University opened Phase One of its new School of Medicine, converting the former Bramalea Civic Centre’s 1970s Brutalist shell into a modern academic hub. Designed by Diamond Schmitt, the renovation preserves the building’s civic presence while removing interior...
The Future of Infrastructure Group (FIG) and design firm Arup have published a white paper, “Unlocking Digital Twins in Canada,” outlining a roadmap to accelerate digital‑twin adoption in Canadian infrastructure. The paper argues that digital twins—dynamic virtual replicas that exchange...
North America is committing trillions of dollars to rebuild highways, bridges, and public works, and concrete remains the backbone of these projects. Yet the longevity of these structures is not guaranteed; many fail prematurely due to material inconsistencies and environmental...
