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Municipal elections may not receive the same attention as federal or provincial campaigns, but the decisions made at city hall directly affect what gets built, how long it takes and what it costs. Host Craig Larkins sits down with UBC political science lecturer Stewart Prest to explore what’s at stake in the upcoming municipal election,…

On this episode of the Builders’ Bench, Craig Larkins catches up with Carly Steinman, founder of the Tradeswomen Calendar and Tradeswomen Exhibit, to look back at the impact so far and, more importantly, look ahead to 2027. They talk about the stories behind the calendar, why representation matters, what Carly has learned along the way,…

What will a day on a construction project look like in 2030? In Episode 2 of our Construction AI Reality Check series, we fast-forward to 2030 and imagine what happens when AI becomes part of the everyday project team. What tasks could disappear from a project manager’s day? Will teams communicate differently? What skills will…