Greetings,

Below are links to the top news items posted on the Construction Links Network over the past week.

Network members are invited to send company news items and press releases for the next issue before February 23 to be included in the next issue.

Thank you for reading the network news and have a successful week!

Best Regards,

Arnie Gess, Publisher & Owner

 

Canadian Construction Association strengthens its advocacy efforts and members services with the addition of two executives Winnipeg-based architectural intern wins Indigenous housing award Lean Construction Conference to Gather Practitioners in Vancouver Sole-practitioner from Manitoba inducted as 2018 President of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Ottawa vows to pass LRT delay costs onto contractor The Canadian Farm Builders Association announces award winners at national conference CF Toronto Eaton Centre Bridge Project Named Best of the Best Advertise your business on the Construction Links Network and raise your profile in Canada’s construction, building and design community Ground-breaking starts construction of Kelowna’s two tallest buildings Team of researchers make wood that is 12 times tougher than regular wood Security Expert – Chinese firm’s ‘problematic history’ warrants review of Aecon takeover Check out this house being 3D-printed in just 24 hours New Norwegian hotel project to meet the world’s toughest energy standard Canadian home sales drop sharply in January Construction on new high school in New Westminster to begin in March Industry study determines broadband sound top reversing safety solution Get more LinkedIn professional connections in Canada’s construction,building and design community with this program Dan Daniels Assumes Duties as Chairman of IWSH Foundation New report looks at how green design investment can save cities money Canadian Building Trades Unions Comments on Regulatory Failure Surrounding Energy Projects Howland Green introduces the first Net Positive Energy office building in Canada Trump’s infrastructure plan intended to attract a huge amount of money from states, localities and private investors AECOM and SNC-Lavalin Inc. preferred consortium for the design of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) Former construction boss cuts ties with Quebec’s anti-corruption unit Not yet part of the Construction Links Network? Join now Submit your registration – 5th annual Student Design Competition Canada’s second LEED® v4 Platinum home ideal for retired baby boomers Fort St. John councillors put in a competitive bidding process for the new RCMP detachment design Calgary-based landlord looking to invest in rental properties where his tenants would be allowed to smoke marijuana once legal GARAGA adds a new garage door model to its STANDARD+ Series A look at the darkest building on Earth New introductory trades program to be offered to Grade 10 students in Manitoba Ontario government investing in projects to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities A look at some winners from a recent tiny house design competition