Saturday, May 18, 2024 
Concrete shelter puts a starchitect spin on emergency housing
As the founder of Foster + Partners, Sir Norman Foster is usually associated with massive projects like supertall skyscrapers and soccer stadiums, but his latest design sees him turn his hand to something far more modest. Working with sustainable building firm Holcim, the high-profile…
Canadian architects bring campaign to address housing crisis from the street to world stage
The Canadian exhibit at this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale in Italy, the most prestigious architecture showcase in the world, opened like many others have just outside Canada’s teepee-inspired wood and glass pavilion on the Venetian Lagoon: speeches, thank yous, an Indigenous land acknowledgement…
Ontario engineer regulator drops Canadian experience qualification
Internationally trained engineers no longer require Canadian work experience to be licensed in Ontario, the province’s labour minister said Tuesday, calling the move a “game changer.” The development for qualified immigrant engineers will help fill roughly 7,000 vacant positions in Ontario,…
Bird Awarded BC Ferries’ Maintenance Facility Redevelopment
Bird Construction recently announced that it has been awarded a contract for the Fleet Maintenance Unit (FMU) Redevelopment Project for BC Ferries. The FMU Redevelopment Project aims to revitalize BC Ferries’ existing facility situated in Richmond, British Columbia, enhancing its capabilities and…
Pomerleau and U of T Scarborough partner to build Passive House certified student residence
After years of research, design, and construction, the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) and Pomerleau are excited to announce that one of Canada’s most eco-efficient buildings is nearing completion. The new Scarborough Campus Student Residence building will be ready to welcome its first round of…
Rural Ontario Municipal Association Intervenes in Drainage Dispute with CN Rail
The Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) is seeking legal intervener status in a dispute between CN Rail and the City of Sarnia over the cost of critical drainage work on CN property. Proper drainage helps prevent flooding and property damage. It protects the…
Tridel and partners bring mental health to the forefront of construction safety
Tridel, Canada’s leading condominium builder, alongside government and industry stakeholders, came together for a recent event focused on mental health in the workplace, held at Tridel’s Auberge on the Park community in North York. This event aimed to raise awareness about workplace mental health…
Ontario Expanding Safety Training and Resources to Keep Workers Safe
The Ontario government is investing an additional $12.5 million in Ontario’s six health and safety associations, which provide safety training and resources to businesses and workers across the province. The investment will support organizations like Workplace Safety North, which helped rescue…
Saskatchewan construction company fined $30K for serious worker injury
D’Amani Stucco Solutions recently pleaded guilty in Saskatoon Provincial Court to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996. The company was fined for contravening clause 12(a) of the regulations (being an employer, fail to comply with the duties of…
Why Two Developers Are Holding Condo Sales Until Construction Completes
When is a pre-sale condo not a pre-sale condo? When sales don’t launch until after construction has completed. In a rare move, Vancouver-based Shape Properties is doing exactly that with one of their upcoming condo towers, as the developer announced earlier this month that it…
Build houses out of used nappies, scientists urge
Used nappies should be used in housebuilding to save sand, scientists have said. Up to 8% of the sand in the concrete and mortar used to make a single-storey house could be replaced with shredded used nappies without significantly diminishing their…
Webinar: Optimizing project management and customer satisfaction with technology
Tuesday, June 6th at 10AM PT | 1PM ET In the construction industry—regardless of the type and size of projects you deliver—accurate project scheduling and customer satisfaction are two critical aspects that can make or break a company’s success. However, managing…
Time is Money: How Premier Construction Software Can Save You Both
While a project can take months or years to complete, the reality is that construction moves fast. A company that knows time is money and knows how to make the most of both is on the path to success. Premier Construction Software…
SK ecoplant invests in World Energy GH2’s Project Nujio’qonik
World Energy GH2 has signed an investment agreement with SK ecoplant, the environment and energy arm of SK Group, one of the world’s largest sustainable infrastructure companies. SK Group operates more than 200 companies across the energy, life sciences, advanced materials,…
These 4 charts show how solar energy is becoming a game-changer in the fight against climate change
Last year, the world built more new solar capacity than every other power source combined. Solar is now growing much faster than any other energy technology in history. How fast? Fast enough to completely displace fossil fuels from the entire global…
