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Water damage is a factor in virtually all weather events – from hurricanes and floods to tornadoes, earthquakes, and fires. For high rise commercial buildings there are special considerations in mitigating the damage and make recovery less costly. Special Considerations for…

In an exceptionally rare move, Ontario’s new home construction regulator has stripped a Toronto builder of his licence to construct new homes. The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) has revoked the licence of Albion Building Consultant Inc. for failing to enrol new homes in the warranty program…

Although there is still a high percentage of the Canadian population that is not aware of Radon or its associated health risks, awareness has been increasing in recent years. It is crucial to know how radon gas affects human health. According…

New U.S. home construction slumped again in January to the lowest level since 2020 as elevated mortgage rates combined with pervasive inflation continued to cool demand. Housing starts slid 4.5% last month to an annual rate of 1.31 million units, according to…

The Deep Earth Energy Production Company (DEEP) has achieved a significant milestone in its testing and development of geothermal power resources in southeast Saskatchewan and will begin work this year on Canada’s first geothermal plant. “We have been able to announce…

A warmer than usual winter has prolonged construction season for many crews in Windsor-Essex. “It’s crazy and it’s the best thing ever,” said Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex director of operations, Pamela Breault. “How can you not be excited on a day…

The standalone monthly seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of total housing starts for all areas in Canada declined 13% in January (215,365 units) compared to December (248,296 units) according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The SAAR of total urban starts declined…

The University of Toronto has chosen Westbank, a leading private North American real estate developer, to design and build its innovative Site 1: The Gateway project. The Gateway project will create significant housing for faculty, staff and student families, academic space focused on life-long…

After giving itself guaranteed permitting processing timelines in Fall 2021, the City of Surrey continues to see real progress in preventing unnecessary longer delays in approving housing and supporting businesses. On Monday, City staff provided Surrey City Council with an update on…

A unique material found in many University of Saskatchewan (U of S) buildings, is getting some international attention. Tyndall Stone is limestone that has fossil fragments in it. It can only be found in Manitoba and dates back over 400 million…

As technology advances, switching to digital solutions across all industries becomes easier. And the truth is that we can no longer afford the time or resources that paper saps from our businesses. The excuses for clinging onto paper processes are running…

There are many aspects of the home design that are essential to making a house a functional and comfortable place to live. One element that is often overlooked is the garage door. Though it may seem like a minor detail, the…

Cities in Saskatchewan are crying foul over the PST. On Friday SUMA (Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association) issued a news release saying cities, towns, and villages are paying the province millions of dollars in provincial sales tax on construction projects. “One-quarter or…

The sight of newly constructed apartments collapsing in the earthquakes that hit Turkey has sparked anger. The BBC examined three new buildings, turned to rubble, to find out what they reveal about building safety. Two major earthquakes – measuring 7.8 and…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s ban on foreign homebuyers is making it harder to build new housing, Canadian developers say. The wording of the ban, which came into effect at the beginning of this year, unintentionally prevents a broad swath of companies from purchasing…