Recently there has been a surge in production and demand for electric vehicles, and German automaker, Volkswagen, is hopping on trend. VW publicized earlier this year that they will be... read more →
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The death toll following a landslide at a coal mine in Heshun County, China on August 11th continues to rise, as four more bodies were discovered late last week. Initial... read more →
Danish firm, A.P. Moller-Maersk announced this morning that it has agreed to sell its oil and gas business to French company, Total S.A for $4.95 billion. The proposed deal, per... read more →
As our carbon footprint becomes an increasingly important consideration, builders are looking for eco-friendly solutions for future projects. Portland Oregon's first 'plyscraper', Framework, meets the criteria in an exciting way:... read more →
Washington D.C.’s Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge is being replaced to the tune of $441 million. The project will be led by AECOM, alongside Archer Western Construction and Granite Construction. Originally built... read more →
The recently released stud, Jobs for Tomorrow- Canada’s Building Trades and Net Zero Emissions, completed by the Columbia Institute suggests that meeting Canada’s climate goals could result the creation of... read more →
With more and more companies and manufacturers focusing on reducing our carbon footprint, the need for lithium-ion batteries has increased. Historically, a substantial portion of the world’s supply of lithium has... read more →
On Thursday, South Korean car manufacturer, Hyundai, revealed its intention to produce a longer-range electric car. The announcement comes amid a societal gravitation towards greener alternatives to traditional vehicle fuel... read more →
The Albertan Government has committed $1.9 million in funding towards assisting in the connection of unemployed Indigenous people with construction-related employment. The announcement was made Tuesday at NorQuest College in Edmonton... read more →
Perth-based mining contractor NRW Holdings Limited announced yesterday that it had acquired Golding Group, a company which provides civil infrastructure, mining, and urban services. In an article released August 15, 2017... read more →