Report: Understanding Canada’s Housing Supply Shortages
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…
Glass price increase adds to construction cost pressures
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…
The 2,000-foot bridge was constructed without a single drawing
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…
Actsafe Safety Association appoints its Board of Directors
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…
CAGBC’s Zero Carbon Building – Design Standard to phase out combustion
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…
ACG announces 2022 “Essential Cx” Webinar Series
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…
Applications are open for the Better Buildings Boot Camp
Hey Students! Join us on August 22-26, 2022 for the #BBBC22 At Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC) we believe it’s imperative that we design, build and operate better buildings. Simply put, our survival depends on taking aggressive steps to fight climate change.…