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A Surrey man who repeatedly ignored orders to stop unpermitted construction work on his property is facing yet another one. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Geoffrey B. Gomery issued his decision in the case of Amrik Singh and Dhami Enterprises Ltd. on…

Seven years after construction started, a 34-acre plot of once-contaminated industrial land in the middle of the Ottawa River is being celebrated as the most sustainable community in Canada. The master-planned development between downtown Ottawa and Gatineau, Que. uses post-industrial waste to heat…

A provision tucked into the 730-page tax-and-climate law, valued at just 0.05% of the total price tag, has the potential to trigger big changes in one of the most carbon-intensive processes in the world: cement production. The law gives the EPA $250…

A study recently published by a team of researchers at Beijing’s Tsinghua University has revealed plans to construct a 594-foot-tall dam using robots, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence. The researchers claim that no human labor needs to be directly employed in building this…

Many major construction firms are now publishing both medium-term and long-term targets to reduce their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, outlining their commitment to support international efforts to mitigate global climate change. Though the carbon dioxide emissions from off-road construction vehicles…

The walls of your home usually need to be spruced up with paint or some art, but one day they may be teeming with life instead. Through a new approach to 3D printing, soil implanted with seeds can now be used…

It’s no secret by now that cities run hotter than the countryside: Fewer trees mean less shade, and concentrated human activity generates heat, which hard surfaces like pavement and parking lots absorb. To combat the so-called urban heat island effect, some cities have…

ASTM International has been awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop a roadmap for guidance and adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies in the construction sector. The funding, which totals nearly $300,000,…

The measures under the Programme d’accès à l’égalité des femmes dans l’industrie de la construction (PAEF) 2015-2024 have fostered an increase in the presence of women in the construction industry, despite the existence of persistent obstacles. This is revealed in the…

Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers, is bringing back its Lowe’s Canada Heroes campaign from September 1 to September 30. Customers and partners at participating locations throughout the country will be invited to make donations in support of the local…

With the new window covering legislation at our door, motorization is becoming one of the most popular options to control your shades. So this week, let’s talk about motorization! There are only two ways to power your shades: with a battery,…

Construction can be a risky business, as there are quite a few safety hazards on site. Any owner and manager will need to minimize this as much as possible. If they don’t, it’s possible that employees and others could get injured,…

The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Fernandes of Functional Devices to the CABA Board of Directors. As President of Functional Devices, Fernandes leverages his background in engineering and manufacturing to steer this U.S.…

There are many critical particulars to identify within an existing fire safety plan, such as the presence of fire hazards in the building, the availability of human oversight in the event of an emergency fire evacuation, and the operability of the…

ASSE International has published a new Listing Evaluation Criteria (LEC) standard — ASSE LEC 2011-2022, Product Performance Requirements for Legionella Reduction and Treatment Devices. Legionella reduction and treatment devices are designed to reduce Legionella microorganisms found in potable water systems. These devices reduce the number…