Construction Research Centre

CanBIM: Ottawa Satellite Session

This past week, Alex Yang, Managing Director of the Construction Research Centre at Algonquin College spoke at CanBIM on the research capabilities, an understanding of the applied research partnership opportunities, some examples of the Construction Research Centre’s capabilities and some insight into the Digital College initiative.

Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Algonquin College offers multiple ways to develop a partnership with private organizations to conduct collaborative applied research projects and to access government subsidies to offset costs. These projects can access the College’s dedicated research equipment including LiDAR tools, 3D modeling software, and environments, Thermographic imaging, 3D printing, building performance measurement and more.

In a new engaging initiative, Construction Research Centre is developing a digital model of the entire campus using BIM and focused on creating a road map to guide user-centric development of tools and capabilities to serve the community.

Thank you to the Canada BIM Council for allowing our team to speak about Algonquin College’s research initiatives at CanBIM: Ottawa Satellite Session.

Canada BIM Council serves as Canada’s business voice for the entire architecture, engineering, construction, owner, operator, and education community who are working collectively to adopt and implement digital technologies and practices.

To learn more about Canada BIM Council visit: www.canbim.com

Call for Judges – RE/ACTION Applied Research Showcase August 2019

Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

The Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship is seeking volunteer judges for the applied research showcase competition on Friday, August 9th, 2019.

Every year, student teams work on applied projects in which they apply knowledge and skills acquired through their field of study. This spring, they will be on display at the applied research showcase: “RE/ACTION” on Friday, August 9th, 2019. Research projects fall into a number of categories:

  • Science, Engineering, and Construction
  • Arts, Design, Business, and Management
  • Information Technologies, Mobile and Web Design

Judges evaluate selected student team’s results, based on novelty/creativity, technical competence, impact, the strength of client-team interactions and communication and presentation skills.

This event provides an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs and industry leaders to network with Algonquin’s capable and motivated academic community of students and faculty.

Those interested in participating as judges, or who have more questions about this opportunity, can contact:

Danielle Evong
Office of Applied Research and Innovation, Algonquin College
evongd@algonquincollege.com
613-727-4723 ext. 5213

UN Sustainable Development Goals Youth Training Conference

UN Sustainable Development Goals Youth Training Conference

Looking to incorporate sustainability into your curriculum? Look no further!

Algonquin College will be hosting a Sustainable Development Goals Youth Training conference in the Winter 2019 semester. SDGs Youth Training Canada is a project of the Foundation for Environmental Stewardship (FES), a registered charity founded in 2012. Their mission is to educate and empower the final generation who can solve climate change to create a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future. SDGs Youth Training Canada 2017 mobilized 5,900+ students from 77 post-secondary institutions at 32 training sessions across Canada.

This workshop will not only educate students on sustainability and the SDGs, but will also engage them through workshops and team exercises.

Date: Saturday, March 23rd, 2019
Time: 9:30AM until 5:30PM
Location: Building T Room 102,
Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON

Parking: The weekend parking fee will be $5/day in Lots 8, 9, 10 and 12.

Note: Red, Green, Black and Orange permit holders (Lots 8, 9, 10, 12) do not need to pay additional for evening/weekend parking in these lots.

Algonquin College campus map – HERE

Lunch will be provided but we would like to ask participants to bring food for the food donation for the food cupboard. Also, in support of the theme of sustainability, we ask that you bring your own water bottle or travel mug for beverages.

To register visit: AC UN SDG 2019

NOTE: Participants must be a post-secondary student, faculty & staff in the Ottawa-Gatineau area to attend.

Volunteer Opportunities

We are looking for students to help organize the event. The “Sustainability Event Organizer” is a co-curricular activity.

Student volunteers should contact, Olivia Routliffe at routlio1@algonquincollege.com for more details.

Masterpiece VR Launched on Steam

Masterpiece VR is a collaborative virtual reality platform that allows you to freely and intuitively create 3D models, this past week it was launched on Steam. The software is being provided FREE for the time being, as it is still an “Early Access” title.

Read more about the software on their website at http://brinxvr.com/mpvr and download it today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k089LjkDhxA

 

 

Maclean’s Covers Applied Research Project: Live Line

A team of recent graduates from Algonquin College paired up with Hydro Ottawa this summer to help make a dangerous job a bit safer. Bradley Kasaboski, Derek Boase and Mauricio Ledón spent three months developing a prototype for a training jacket that can teach would-be power-line technicians how to navigate high-voltage wires.

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Algonquin College Construction Research Centre receives $2.3m over five years

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The Honourable Minister of State (Science and Technology), Ed Holder, joined by David Sweet, Member of Parliament for Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale, today announced over $40 million in grants to colleges across Canada to support applied research and development activities with industry, including $2.3 million over five years for Algonquin College’s Construction Research Centre.

Construction Research Centre: Officially Opened!

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Photo L-R: José Aguilera, local entrepreneur; Alex Yang, Construction Research Centre Project Manager; Cheryl Jensen, President, Algonquin College; Pierre Normand, Vice-President, External Relations and Communications, Canada Foundation for Innovation; Jared Potvin, Algonquin College student; Dr. Riccardo brun del Re, Acting Director, Applied Research & Innovation, Algonquin College

An momentous day for the office of Applied Research as we all welcome the official launch of Algonquin College’s Construction Research Centre. The hope is this new centre will attract clients for the College’s Office of Applied Research & Innovation while also providing students and graduates with access to cutting edge equipment.

 

Tool Coating Optimization

Group photo of students and project manager at workThe Construction Research Centre is pleased to embark in a new project to improve the effectiveness of protective coatings on cutting tools, engineered surfaces and architecture window glazing. These protective coatings can extend the service life of a treated surface but if they do not adhere well they can delaminate and actually compromise performance. Continue reading →

New Tech New Construct World

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New technology is going to let the construction industry do great things! The College has recently been awarded a significant funding grant to enhance our ability to conduct applied research projects in construction and building sciences. The Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI), a federal organization that helps institutions like Algonquin work with Continue reading →