How AI and Technology Will Transform the Construction Industry in 2026
In a recent Techcouver leadership piece, Kindred Construction’s Chief Operating Officer, Matthew Reid, explores how AI, automation, and digital tools are set to transform the construction industry in 2026. From AI-driven project planning and predictive scheduling to VR-enabled site walkthroughs,...
Reducing barriers to sustainable construction
In his REMI Network opinion piece, Matthew Reid, Chief Operating Officer at Kindred Construction, argues that British Columbia’s new permitting reforms and prompt payment legislation represent a pivotal shift for the construction industry. Long plagued by red tape, delayed approvals,...
First ‘clip-on’ outdoor balconies in Western Canada on Vancouver apartment building
This Journal of Commerce article highlights a partnership between Kindred Construction and Sapphire Balconies to install 40 innovative, thermally broken aluminum balconies at Vienna House, a six-storey, 123-unit affordable housing development in Vancouver. Designed for high energy performance and reduced...
Bridging Design and Construction
Urbanarium’s Decoding Timber Towers is a global design competition that attracted 44 submissions from six countries, challenging teams to reimagine the traditional concrete high-rise as a mass timber–based, low-carbon, and cost-effective prototype. In essence, the competition aimed to demonstrate that...
Expanding the Definition of a Construction Career
Finding His Path: From Jobsite to Boardroom At 18 years old, Brandon Visser entered the construction industry, not out of long-term ambition, but simply as a means to help fund his university education. His sights were originally set on a...