Leases go green as developers adapt to higher ESG building standards
Commercial real estate developers, owners and tenants are finding that when they enter into new leases, it’s now important to read the green print. Green leases are agreements that include clauses about good environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, and they’re…
The most ingenious recycled homes
In a handsome Edwardian house in south London, the bold kitchen’s interior is literally made from kitchen rubbish. No slabs of pristine Carrera marble or granite in Mountain View. Instead, the work tops and cupboard doors had former lives as microwave…
Tiny houses, big zoning dilemmas for Regina area communities
There was nothing in Southey’s zoning bylaw setting out minimum square footage — until someone asked. Then the town about 50 kilometres north of Regina put restrictions on building size. The inquiry came from Cam Hein. “I made a mistake when…
DICA Unveils Engineered Steel and Composite Crane Pads
In response to industry demand for durable and engineered equipment stabilization at a lower price point, DICA will introduce EcoMax Crane Pads at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023, March 14-18 in Las Vegas. EcoMax Crane Pads combine alternating solid composite “timbers” and steel I-beams…
Italy brings largest pavilion to CONEXPO-CON/AGG
The Italian Pavilion at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 is proud to announce its participation in the largest construction trade show in North America. The Pavilion, set in the Silver Lot 1 S5042, covers an impressive 6,400 square feet and showcases more than 25…
The future is green as Kubota gears up for CONEXPO 2023
With Kubota paving its path toward carbon neutrality, the company is excited to showcase these developments at CONEXPO 2023, led by the trailblazing 3.8-liter Hydrogen engine. Kubota will be featuring new engine developments using carbon-freefuels, hybrid engine solutions and engines with…
Phased projects hold appeal as construction risks linger
Phased projects have frequently been a way to bring large-scale developments to completion, breaking them down into elements that appear in turn, almost organically, at a pace that allows the developer to avoid becoming financially overstretched. But the supply chain disruptions…