Sharing the AEC industry with our youngest learners
Discover the importance of early career exploration and the skilled trades in Canada and learn about the benefits of hands-on learning, diverse picture books, and multidisciplinary STEAM resources. Join the movement to redefine "good jobs" and bridge the gap between education and the world of work.
Sponge cities and nature-based solutions
Sponge cities could be the green answer to flooding - It’s time we move beyond concrete interventions and instead look increasingly to nature for solutions to climate-related challenges.
Building community benefits in construction for good
Discover the power of social procurement in shaping inclusive, vibrant, and healthy communities and explore how construction projects can implement social procurement goals through Community Benefit Agreements (CBA).
Embracing sustainable building practices
The global shift towards achieving net-zero emissions has led to an increasing interest in sustainable building practices among architects, designers, builders, and property owners. Integrating concepts such as local vernacular architecture, the 100-kilometer home concept, and Life Cycle Assessments into the design process can help to reduce the environmental impact of construction and transportation.
The social and human experience of building
There is so much to consider when thinking about social sustainability. One vital aspect that is often overlooks is the livability of spaces.
How generative AI is transforming how we design, build, and work
Whether we embrace it or not, generative AI will transform how we work and how we build.
Transforming construction through sustainability and Lean practices
As Lean construction practices and requirements have grown more prevalent in projects over time, it is crucial to comprehend the multiple benefits it can provide to a project, ranging from its contributions to environmental sustainability to its potential for cost reduction.
Building good online communities
Despite being highly skilled and capable, some women face barriers to entry and advancement, or generally do not see the construction industry as a place for them. We partnered with Areto Labs, a women-owned Canadian tech company, to track the commentary on social media around women in construction over the past six months.