Nobody knows who did it first or when. But by the 2nd or 3rd century B.C.E., Roman engineers were routinely grinding up burnt limestone and volcanic ash to make cementum: a powder that would start to harden as soon as it was mixed…
Nobody knows who did it first or when. But by the 2nd or 3rd century B.C.E., Roman engineers were routinely grinding up burnt limestone and volcanic ash to make cementum: a powder that would start to harden as soon as it was mixed…
The fire destroyed everything in David and Rachel Harris’s home. The couple’s Quispamsis house caught fire in March 2021, and it was a total loss. It had to be levelled and rebuilt. Luckily, insurance had the finances covered. All they had…
Ben Poirier has always enjoyed working with his hands. For the last few months, the Oakville 19-year-old has been gaining valuable hands-on experience working for contractor Bob Assadourian, of Triple R. Inc. Working on a Hamilton Mountain basement renovation, Poirier has…
EllisDon Community Builders (EDCB) is pleased to announce its partnership with Habitat for Humanity Canada to provide local Habitat for Humanity organizations across Canada with affordable housing advisory services to accelerate homeownership projects. “There are several obstacles to homeownership in Canada today, including financial impacts…
I’m incredibly passionate about helping those in the construction industry do what they need to succeed. It seems nowadays it’s increasingly difficult to find people willing to work in the trades. Attraction and retention are crucial in times like these. What…
Takumi Osawa kneels on the narrow balcony of a wooden house outside Tokyo and describes how, 140 years ago, workers would have hoisted baskets of mulberry leaves to the second floor to feed silkworms. When they ate, it sounded like rain. Known in Japan as minka, these locally crafted structures with…
A new analysis of the Ford government’s proposed housing legislation by City of Toronto staff is warning that the plan will have major negative financial ramifications for the city without clearly advancing the goals of getting more housing built. In a…
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) is best known for tracking building height and acting as “the global authority that bestows titles such as ‘The World’s Tallest Building.'” They describe themselves as: “The world’s leading nonprofit organization for all those…
The new Weyburn and District General Hospital project has selected Saskatoon-based Wright Construction Western Inc. (Wright Construction) as the team that will design and build the new facility. Wright Construction was selected through a two-stage procurement process. A Request for Qualifications…
The rooftops at international airports are busy with various units requiring routine maintenance. These flat rooftops include several HVAC units, ducts, gas lines, IT-related technology and much more. Creating a hazard-free roof is critical year-round, especially during the winter months when…
As 2023 quickly approaches, the construction industry is dealing with a series of odd contradictions. The after effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are signaling a looming recession with rising inflation, rising interest rates, lower consumer scores, dampening willingness and ability to purchase…
On November 22, the newly formed Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) assumed responsibility for the development of Canada’s National Model Codes. The CBHCC replaces the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) – the committee responsible for managing the national…
Once upon a time, there were few amenities at most airports: restrooms, a cafeteria, a gift shop, and a bar. Passengers did not spend as much time in terminals as they do today. But with heightened security, flight delays, and lengthy…
The world today is an uncertain place, especially with the economy so unstable and inflation at an all-time high. There’s an ever-increasing concern over climate change, and people are beginning to take measures into their own hands wherever possible. People are…
The Ontario government is amending parts of its sweeping draft legislation aimed at speeding up housing construction, but critics say the move does little to fix the bill, which they charge would shift billions of dollars in infrastructure costs now covered…