News

What role does Indigenous architecture play in the process of reconciliation? The recent work of two design firms in Ontario show it is not just about Indigenizing spaces but also designing places where everyone can benefit from Indigenous values and principles…

The Energy Management Association is joining forces with the Association of Energy Service Professionals to provide training reviewing the basics of electrical rate structures and the various charges associated with electric bills. The Utility Rate Structure and Analysis course will also…

InEight Inc., a global leader in construction project management software, has announced the latest in its program of software innovations. This round’s enhancements enable greater, real-time collaboration with subcontractors, give both contractors and owners a better handle on change orders, enable deeper insights…

PCL Construction continues to see outstanding growth in its solar division, reaching more than half a billion dollars in annual revenue in 2021. PCL’s solar sector team also nearly doubled in the same time-period, growing from 119 employees to 214. As…

Over the last 20 years in Canada, housing supply has not responded to demand, especially in some of the country’s large urban areas, resulting in the loss of affordability. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) aspiration is that by 2030 everyone in Canada has…

Canada’s leading condominium builder, Tridel, was named Home Builder of the Year – Mid/High Rise at the 2022 BILD GTA Awards ceremony on June 22. The evening also included another win for Green Builder for The Year – Mid/High Rise, marking the…

The City of Winnipeg says the contractor in charge of building the Winnipeg Police Service headquarters used the project to settle outstanding debts with subtrades for money owed on other construction projects, new court filings reveal. They also say lead contractor Caspian Construction…

Each year Groundbreak brings together a community of global construction professionals to discover, learn, and innovate. We are excited to share that registration for this year’s event is now open, and for the first time in two years, Groundbreak 2022 will take place…

An Antigonish County couple’s 11-year battle over property damage related to the twinning of Highway 104 has finally come to a close after they received nearly $600,000 in compensation from the province. Jane DeWolfe and Kevin Partridge have lived in their log home…

Glass suppliers hit the B.C. construction sector with a 40 per cent increase in the price of glass this week, adding to what many builders say are unsustainable cost increases that could lead to a wave of insolvencies. Guardian Glass gave…

Soaring above a forest outside of Oslo, Randselva Bridge is remarkably unremarkable. A straightforward viaduct for cars and trucks, the gently curving bridge straddles a river, a valley, a rail line, and foothills. The bridge stretches 634 meters, or 2,080 feet, and stands…

Today, it’s just 238 acres of farmland southeast of Saskatoon. If Arbutus Properties gets its way, that land will one day see 7,200 people living in Solair, “a sustainable suburban neighbourhood unlike any in Canada.” “Solair offers a unique opportunity to…

Actsafe Safety Association, the arts and entertainment industry’s health and safety association, announced their 2022 Board of Directors at their annual general meeting on Thursday, June 16th. Ted Violini will serve as Chair and Dr. Rosyln Kunin will serve as Vice-Chair…

This week the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) introduced the latest version of its Zero Carbon Building – Design Standard, demonstrating a continued commitment to getting more buildings to zero faster. The ZCB-Design v3 Standard prioritizes reductions in carbon emissions and…

The AABC Commissioning Group (ACG) announced that it will launch a multi-installment webinar series that focuses on various venues and applications of the commissioning process. The presenters will include ACG member-companies, certified personnel, and affiliated associations. It will debut on July…