How Canada’s empty offices could get a second chance
The COVID-19 pandemic has generated significant short- and long-term changes to the way people live, play and, especially, work. While some aspects of pre-pandemic life – like socializing indoors without a mask and travelling – have made a comeback, offices across…
Contractors devastated by N.B. program offering free heat pumps
Bradley Hoy was thrilled to hear about New Brunswick’s Enhanced Energy Savings Program. The owner of Reliable Heating Mechanical figured the program offering free mini-split heat pumps and upgraded insulation for households with an income under $70,000 would mean he has bookings for…
Canadian building permits increase 11.9% in August
Statistics Canada reports that the total value of building permits in Canada increased 11.9% in August to $12.5 billion. Both the residential sector (+12.0% to $8.4 billion) and non-residential sector (+11.8% to $4.0 billion) saw strong gains, with Ontario causing much…
BODAQ Finishes to exhibit at PRINTING United Expo 2022
PRINTING United Expo is being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Oct. 19-21 and encompasses a powerful lineup of leading global companies like BODAQ® Finishes that will showcase its newest printing solutions. BODAQ® Finishes is pleased to announce that…
SBC Hosts FREE Webinar on ESG for Buildings and Real Estate
Sarah Keyes of ESG Global Advisors will lead a presentation on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues, which are top of mind for investors and companies alike. Increased investor attention to the financial and operational impacts of ESG risks and opportunities…
Regal Plaza Corporate Centre a Model of Sustainability
Regal Plaza Corporate Centre, a new mixed-use business complex will feature sustainability elements reducing total energy consumption by 15 per cent less than current Ontario Building Code requirements. Sustainability features include the thermal effectiveness of the building envelope with insulated window…
Construction job vacancies at record high
Statistics Canada reported job vacancies in the construction sector hit 89,225 in June, just below a record high in April. Richard Lyall, president of the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON), said the industry has done a remarkable job over the…
Is Finland’s Wood City the future of building?
It smells like a lush pine forest in the lunch room of a new upper secondary school in Helsinki, but there’s no scented air freshener. Instead, most of the five-storey building has been constructed out of wood. The school won’t be…