Friday, April 26, 2024 
Bird Construction awarded contract for Covenant Community Health Centre in Edmonton
Bird Construction Inc. has been awarded a contract for construction of the Covenant Wellness Community – Community Health Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. The award is valued at approximately $95 million. The new Community Health Centre will be the first phase of Covenant…
National Institute of Building Sciences Announces Built Environment Award Recipients
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) this morning recognized built environment leaders and scholarship recipients, during an awards ceremony at Building Innovation 2022. BI2022 is one of the premiere meetings for all who impact the built environment to find solutions. “NIBS serves the…
PCL Announces the Evolution of Job Site Insights and Latium Technologies
One year after Latium Technologies, a go-to Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider, merged with Job Site Insights™ (JSI™) from PCL Construction, we are excited to provide an update on the evolution of this partnership. Over the last year, PCL completed…
New construction Astoria will bring more choices when it comes to senior living in Ottawa
A new luxury lifestyle community is coming to Ottawa very soon. Working with architect David Blakely, Choo Communities’ latest development is an extension of the existing Alavida Lifestyles Park Place Community. With 350 condo units spanning two interconnected buildings, 10 and 8 storeys, respectively, Astoria offers…
No. 7 Dale, a Landmark Residence Never to be Duplicated
Rosedale is one of the City of Toronto’s oldest and wealthiest neighbourhoods. It is a place where old money lives, where the elites meet, and where architectural gems dating back to the 19th Century abut the tree-lined streets. TWO-THIRDS ALREADY SOLD…
Kee Safety Introduces New Kee Access® Ramps to Provide Compliant Building Access
Built to meet Canadian and international standards for accessibility, new Kee Access Ramps from Kee Safety, enable individuals in a wheelchair and others with mobility issues to traverse with optimal ease between the ground level and a building. The modular design simplifies the…
WestUrban sues engineers over alleged structural defects in Nanaimo and Campbell River developments
WestUrban Developments Ltd. is suing engineering firm Sorensen Trilogy in the BC Supreme Court over alleged structural deficiencies at apartment complexes in Nanaimo and Campbell River. The Arbutus Apartments, located at 5085 Uplands Dr. in Nanaimo, is a 5-storey, 59-unit building. The Watermark…
Solar cells on your roof can save a lot of water
Electricity-generating rooftop solar cells not only save on planet-warming carbon emissions, they also save a significant amount of water, researchers report. A given household may save an average 16,200 gallons of water per year by installing rooftop solar, the researchers found. In some…
How Contractors Can Prepare For a Changing Economy
Since the pandemic began, the construction industry has been inundated with so much doom and gloom surrounding the state of the economy. Recession! Pricing volatility! Supply disruptions! Labor shortages! Even if there is a reason for tightening spending, fear causes panic…
Bodaq at IDS Vancouver ’22 – A Celebration of West Coast Design
Open The Future With An Innovative Finishing Solution As was announced earlier, Bodaq Interior Film was showcased at the show. Thanks to everyone who could visit our booth at stellar Interior Design Show IDS Vancouver days on September 22 – 25…
Xero partners with Procore offering cloud construction management tools to global small businesses
Xero, the global small business platform, has partnered with leading global provider of construction management software, Procore Technologies, Inc., to provide a new integration between Procore’s construction financial management solution and Xero’s cloud-based accounting platform. The new app integration is now available…
Canadian Certification Program for Renters and Property Managers Unveiled in Northern Alberta
Kelson Group is the first property management company in Northern Alberta to have its multi-family apartment buildings recognized under the Canadian Certified Rental Building Program (CCRBP). The company’s certified properties are in Edmonton, Leduc, Sherwood Park, and Grande Prairie, AB. The CCRBP is North…
Report on Proposals toward development of 2023 WE•Stand now available for download
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), developer of the Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand), has posted online the 2022 Report on Proposals for the 2023 edition of this prospective American National Standard-designated model code. No hardcopy edition of this…
New construction home buyers vanish as interest rates rise
The interest rate induced slump in Toronto region real estate hit the new construction home market in August with condo and single-family housing sales plunging more than 80 per cent below last year’s levels and falling well beneath the 10-year averages.…
NEx announces funding for 11 new projects – Proposals invited
NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials is pleased to announce funding availability and sponsorship of 11 new projects coming in 2023. These projects regard Research and Development, Standards and Guidelines, and Professional Development. All funded projects aim…
