Articles tagged with "Technology"

The Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) has opened a new modern pavilion dedicated to entrepreneurship and innovation, located at 1250 rue Sanguinet. The building hosts ESG UQAM's graduate management programs and entrepreneurship center, with major funding of $41 million from the Quebec government. Designed for collaboration, the pavilion features active learning classrooms and technology labs. This initiative aims to revitalize Montreal's Latin Quarter by blending historical elements with modern facilities.

Montreal ranks lowest for construction permit issuance times, impacting housing projects. Developers report delays due to bureaucracy and Hydro-Québec connections. The city aims to reduce these times to 120 days. Laval has improved its processing times, while Longueuil and other cities are also working on optimization.

Nissan Canada has partnered with Montreal-based Lithion Technologies to launch a new initiative for recycling electric vehicle (EV) batteries in Canada. The project utilizes Lithion's advanced hydrometallurgical process to recover and repurpose materials from used batteries, thereby reducing waste and supporting a circular economy. This initiative aims to decrease the resource demand associated with battery production and minimize environmental impact by reintegrating recovered materials into new batteries.

Quebec's first prefabricated early childhood center, CPE Passe-Lacets, was inaugurated in Saint-Prosper. This facility provides 52 new subsidized places, including 10 for children under 18 months. The construction was completed in just 4 months, with six more similar projects underway in Quebec.

Ensemble Montréal plans to utilize artificial intelligence to decrease the number of construction sites and enhance their management in Montréal. This initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion and improve citizens' quality of life by optimizing project planning and monitoring. The project includes creating a detailed inventory of construction sites, including those by partners like Hydro-Québec. Meanwhile, Projet Montréal proposes establishing an organization to centralize public construction planning.

The article discusses Canada's efforts to enhance construction practices by aiming to reduce emissions and promote sustainability. It highlights initiatives to boost the industry through new technologies and green policies. The piece outlines new strategies being implemented to decarbonize the construction sector. A live AMA event is also mentioned to discuss these developments.

With the rise of telecommuting, many organizations are adopting a hybrid model that combines in-person and remote work. This shift is affecting the design of commercial office furniture, which is now embracing a collaborative hybrid style. Furniture must now adapt to these new flexible work environments.

Deep Sky is conducting a carbon sequestration project in Thetford Mines, Quebec, by drilling 1,000 meters underground. Backed by public and private funds, the project aims to sequester 500,000 tons of CO2 annually and sell carbon credits to international companies. The unique geology of Thetford Mines is suitable for CO2 mineralization, a process already used in Iceland. Further project stages require regulatory frameworks in Quebec and environmental assessments.

CIMA+ has become the first consulting engineering firm to partner with DistriQ's quantum innovation zone in Sherbrooke, Quebec. This initiative aims to accelerate the development of quantum technologies by pooling diverse expertise and providing cybersecurity support. CIMA+ will assist quantum technology solution designers in adapting their offerings for energy and digital technology projects. This strategic partnership aligns with CIMA+'s values of innovation and community support.

The Quebec government has announced an investment of $26,942,277 into the research infrastructures of 16 colleges and universities. The aim is to support 91 projects that enhance innovation in key sectors such as life sciences, energy, and artificial intelligence. This funding will enable the purchase of state-of-the-art scientific equipment and the modernization of research facilities. This support is provided through the Research and Innovation Support Program.

The Syndicat des Métallos criticizes a report by coroner Arnaud Samson that advises limiting the use of road flaggers in favor of technological solutions. The union argues that these recommendations threaten thousands of road flagger jobs in Quebec. They are urgently requesting a meeting with the Transport Minister to halt these recommendations. However, the union supports measures to improve road safety, such as increased police monitoring.

Coroner Arnaud Samson has made 18 recommendations to enhance the safety of road flaggers, following the death of a flagger hit by a truck. These recommendations include replacing flaggers with technological solutions and prohibiting the dual role of road and construction site flaggers. The use of flaggers in zones where speeds exceed 50 km/h is also discouraged.