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Acres of silicone glister in the sun; vast blades of fibreglass scythe the sky; turbines moil in the oceans: billions are being invested in renewable energy schemes around the world as awareness of the climate emergency finally dawns and the energy…

Wildfires in the American West are getting larger, more frequent, and more severe. Although efforts are underway to create fire-adapted communities, it’s important to realize that we cannot simply design our way out of wildfire—some communities will need to begin planning a…

Graphisoft, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions provider for architecture, unveiled its vision and strategic roadmap at the global online launch of its latest solutions and services, including Archicad 26, its award-winning flagship product, BIMx, BIMcloud, and DDScad. Graphisoft was…

A request for proposals issued this week by the Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) seeks a contractor to handle demolition of the strip mall currently occupying 301 2nd Ave. N., as well as cleanup of the site once the teardown is complete.…

Assembly OSM, a modular construction startup that has compared its process to putting together Ikea furniture, raised $38 million in Series A funding. The company was founded in 2019 by twin brothers Bill and Chris Sharples, principals of Manhattan-based SHoP Architects. Assembly calls…

MarShield is a leading designer and manufacturer of standard and custom radiation shielding mobile barriers in North America. Our high-quality mobile barriers are made with durable, shatter-resistant lead glass or lead acrylic viewing panels for an “open concept” environment and transparency while simultaneously reducing harmful radiation. Our…

Construction projects can be complex and involve many moving parts, requiring the expertise of project managers, contractors, laborers, and other stakeholders, which unfortunately puts them at high risk for failure. You may be wondering: what is the most common cause for the…

In accordance with the IAPMO Regulations Governing Committee Projects, IAPMO would like to announce that a Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) to the 2021 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®) is being submitted for public comment. UMC TIA 002-21 revises text in the…

In April 2022, Natural Resources Canada announced its intent to launch Amendments 18 and 19 to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations.  The amendments will update testing procedures and/or energy efficiency standards for 19 currently regulated products and will introduce requirements for seven new products.…

Summer is officially here which also means vacation season has begun for most Canadians.  Many of us wait all year for these warmer months to head up North to the lake or cottage, to camp, hike and enjoy the great outdoors.…

Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 450 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, proudly presented $385,000 to the Fondation Charles-Bruneau at the Tour CIBC Charles-Bruneau cycling event. From July 2 to 8, the…

Statistics Canada reports that investment in building construction edged down 0.2% to $20.6 billion in May, as many of Ontario’s unionized construction workers were on strike during the month. These strikes caused significant delays in numerous residential and non-residential construction projects throughout the…

A Vancouver based company is supporting the Village of Lytton and Lytton First Nations in their recovery and rebuilding efforts after the day that changed the small community along the Fraser and Thompson Rivers forever. With over a year having passed…

Reclaimed or salvaged building materials come from development projects or buildings that have been deconstructed, demolished, or remodeled. Salvaged building materials can also be sourced from the excess construction material of building sites to reuse in other projects. For builders or DIYers,…

On July 12, 2021, a catastrophic failure occurred while workers dismantled a tower crane at a construction site on St. Paul Street in Kelowna. As a result, five workers died, including four workers at the construction site and a worker unrelated to…