New PORR Campus One-of-a-Kind Austrian Pilot Project

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The grand opening of the PORR Campus was recently celebrated on the PORR premises in Vienna Simmering (Austria). This in-company center for further education and training will allow PORR to expand its three-pronged apprentice system with an additional fourth pillar, thereby elevating the existing curriculum for vocational apprentices and professionals to a new level. The first year of training will see around 80 apprentices from the whole of Austria studying at the PORR Campus. Digital networking across the entire construction value chain is leading to fundamental changes in the construction sector and its competitive landscape. Work processes are becoming ever … Read more

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SickKids New Patient Support Building in Toronto to Transform Patient Care Delivery

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The latest development to anchor Toronto’s Discovery District is set to create a new precedent for healthcare workplace design in Canada. The proposed design for the new 22-story Patient Support Centre, located on The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) campus, includes an undulating façade, centerpiece blue ribbon staircase encased in glass and interdisciplinary education and simulation spaces that will bring physicians, nurses, hospital administration and foundation employees together in a light-filled environment. The project team includes PCL as construction manager and architect B+H Architects. The PSC is the first phase of Project Horizon – the SickKids campus redevelopment plan which … Read more

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Dewalt Unveils Six-Tool ATOMIC Compact Series

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New to the 20V MAX System, which now features over 200 products, the ATOMIC Compact Series from Dewalt combines performance and durability in a compact format. It is optimized for tight spaces, overhead work and for long periods of use. For general contractors, MEP, HVAC tradespeople, cabinetry and furniture builders, these tools serve users in a wide variety of applications. The cutting tools included in the ATOMIC Compact Series also offer efficient brushless motors and long runtime. The 20V MAX Compact Circular Saw has the power and depth-of-cut to complete 2-by-4 dimensional lumber at 90 degrees. With its extended reach, … Read more

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Hydraulic Drifter Rock Drill Improves Productivity, Safety in Cramped Jobsites

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Brokk delivers a sleek, low-profile design and impressive power-to-weight ratio with the new MMB326 hydraulic drifter rock drill attachment from TEI Rock Drills. This versatile attachment seamlessly pairs with the Brokk 300 and allows for drilling multiple sizes of holes — up to 3 inches — in concrete, rock and compact soil. The attachment is manufactured with a lightweight, compact TE326 drill head featuring patented technology to improve longevity and productivity. At just under 30 inches long, the MMB326 delivers 200 foot/pounds of impact energy at 3,480 blows per minute. The drill also produces 250 foot/pounds of torque and reaches … Read more

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Construction Trio Bundle Pack Aims High to Deliver HD Images

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The Construction Trio Bundle Pack (BCC2000) gives all the components you need to shoot professional-quality outdoor project video. It is perfect for jobsite monitoring and performance quality monitoring. In addition, the high-quality video projects can be used for marketing content. The Brinno EMPOWER time lapse camera delivers superior full HD HDR images; the extended power housing further strengthens the long-lasting outdoor photographing functionality. The versatile clamp mount kit enables any shooting angle in open space. Offering the ultimate blend of flexibility and performance, the Construction Trio Bundle Pack makes months or yearlong hassle-free jobsite monitoring a genuine reality.

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