Lifted Tariffs Don't End Canada Risks

Construction prices are still going up in Canada, but the upward momentum has slowed on the heels of a deal between Ottawa and Washington, D.C., to scrap tariffs on steel and aluminum.

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Construction Economics for July 8, 2019

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

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Autodesk Sees Construction Learning From Manufacturing

The latest Autodesk University user conference, held in London in June with an estimated 2,000 attendees, showcased some of the recent achievements in the automation of design and construction.

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Construction Economics for July 1, 2019

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

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Worker-Safety Tracking Clip Adds Access Control Features

The Spot-R tag from Triax Technology can monitor when a worker experiences a sudden fall and alert supervisors. Now its compatible with site access control technology for a clearer view of where workers are on the jobsite.

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