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Canada Superclusters Will Promote Innovation, Economic Growth

Business Facilities

Canada is demonstrating a commitment to growing its economy and creating middle-class jobs for its citizens by moving forward with an Innovation Superclusters Initiative. Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, announced the nine successful supercluster applications during a cross-country tour.

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September / October 2017 Issue (Volume 50, Number 5)

Business Facilities

Business Facilities September / October 2017. Join Jenny Vickers as she tours the tech centers where innovation and commerce have joined forces. Smarter and Faster | Smart sensors and digital process controls are poised to exponentially improve the efficiency and safety of U.S. advanced manufacturing operations.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology. Considered one of Construction’s ‘Fatal Four’ , falls from height accounted for 381 out of 971 deaths in 2017 in the construction sector, and was the leading cause of construction worker deaths. Safety Monitoring Systems. Evolution of Fall Protection.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology . Considered one of Construction’s ‘Fatal Four’ , falls from height accounted for 381 out of 971 deaths in 2017 in the construction sector, and was the leading cause of construction worker deaths. Safety Monitoring Systems. Evolution of Fall Protection.

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Recipe for a Sustainable Building

Construction Marketing

There will be an impetus on material providers to work with NYCHA and their customers, providing clarity on how their products adhere to these new guidelines, especially as the industry continues to show significant progress and innovation. The introduction of such innovative products is key in meeting NYCHA’s latest guidelines.

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ENR's Best of the Best Projects 2017

ENR Construction

To answer that question, every year, ENR invites teams from around the country to submit their best work to its regional Best Projects competitions, where it is judged on teamwork, safety, problem-solving, innovation and quality.

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Survey Says: Contractors Committed to Tech, Industry Still Faces Hurdles

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Companies are spending nearly the same percentage of revenue on technology as in 2017, and construction is still lagging behind all other industries. in 2017 to 40.2% in 2017 to just 15.4% Contractors Looking Ahead to More Construction Innovation. in 2017 to 43.2% in 2016 to 16.9% and tablets third with 62.1%.