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Construction Links Network: Weekly Round Up August 18, 2018

Below are links to the top news items posted on Construction Links Network over the past week. Thank you for stopping by and have a great week! Best Regards, Arnie Gess, President Save time - Click here...

IAPMO Publishes IAPMO/ANSI Z601 Standard for Scale Reduction Devices

Ontario, Calif. (Aug. 17, 2018) — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has released IAPMO/ANSI Z601-2018, Scale Reduction Devices. IAPMO/ANSI Z601 covers scale reduction devices intended for...

CHBA invests in Okanagan’s greenest child care centre

The Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) South Okanagan is helping build up the Okanagan College Foundation’s fundraising efforts with a $5,000 gift to Little Learners Academy on the Penticton campus of Okanagan...

Mount Hope issues stop-work order to developer for chopping down trees without a permit

Heavy equipment lies idle along Homestead Drive in Mount Hope after the city issued a stop-work order to a local developer for chopping down dozens of trees without a permit. The order, dated Aug. 10, says Sonoma Homes must immediately...

HDI announces executive leadership appointments

LANGLEY, BC, Aug. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - Hardwoods Distribution Inc. ("HDI" or the "Company") (TSX: HDI) today announced executive leadership appointments effective August 16, 2018. HDI operates a North American network of 62...

Woman found sleeping in Toronto construction crane arrested

A woman who scampered up a construction crane, and fell asleep inside its operator’s cab while shirtless, was placed in handcuffs by police officers before being lowered to the ground. Emergency crews were called to a construction...

Peruvian students claim World Architecture Festival’s inaugural water prize

As part of its annual jamboree celebrating the best in design from around the globe, the World Architecture Festival will this year introduce a new award that tackles the critical challenges around water scarcity. Taking out the very...

A look at Amsterdam’s soon-to-be island for sustainable, affordable housing

More than 20 years ago, looking for space for new homes, Amsterdam decided to build some islands. It came up with a grand scheme, begun in 1997, to have a 10-island archipelago rise from the waters of IJmeer lake, capable of holding 18,000...

If 110-year-old PCL Construction can digitally transform, your business can too

Whether human, animal, artifact, building, or business, 110-year-old things rarely change – but don’t tell that to PCL Construction. The centenarian Canadian company embarked on a journey of digital transformation a few years ago...

OHBA Congratulates 2018 Awards of Distinction Finalists

TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - The Ontario Home Builders' Association (OHBA) is pleased to announce the 2018 Awards of Distinction finalists. Judged by a panel of industry professionals from across Canada, the entries were...

Business to Business Marketing Strategies That Work

Business to Business Marketing Strategies That Work If your business model revolves around selling to other businesses rather than individual consumers, it’s important to understand the different approaches you’ll need to use to get the best...

Construction set to begin on new transit fleet maintenance facility in Regina

It was a step forward for public transit in Regina, as the city, along with the provincial and federal government, announced the start of construction on a new transit fleet maintenance facility in an official sod-turning event this...