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UNBC civil engineering assistant professor Ramla Qureshi will be using models to study how wood-steel hybrid buildings would perform under the most difficult and dangerous conditions. Designing buildings with steel frames and cross-laminated timber or other engineered wood products for floors…

The construction industry in Nova Scotia is doing its part to support the mental health of workers. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) south of the border finds that the rates of suicide in the construction…

A $31.6 million construction project is underway on a planned expansion of Selkirk Regional Health Centre, Premier Heather Stefanson announced Wednesday. The goal of the expansion is that it will significantly expand acute care inpatient capacity and increase its role in Manitoba’s surgery program.…

Plans are afoot for a magnificent new open air lagoon in Canada that will be kept at balmy temperatures year round through a “huge Thermos” heating system underneath. Designed to be the largest of its type in the world and blend…

Canada’s population is about to boom. And Canada isn’t ready. Last month, Statistics Canada released a report showing this country’s population has recently been growing at almost double the rate of the rest of the G7. The agency also expects that trend to…

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is pleased to announce that the 2022 RAIC International Prize will be awarded to The Warming Huts, Winnipeg, Manitoba. The architecture firm behind the project is Sputnik Architecture Inc, Winnipeg, leader of a consulting team…

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking committee members for the development of American National Standards and National Standards of Canada. IAPMO is seeking volunteers from a variety of interest categories to serve on the following standards committee…

Project management is always a hot topic in the world of construction, and it’s not hard to see why. The number of projects that need to be managed is on the rise, along with their complexity and risk. So what can…

Drywall workers are usually the last specialty trades to work on a construction project building, but that doesn’t make their work any less important. In fact, their work is often subject to the most judgment since it’s the most visible. Here’s…

Both penetrating and non-penetrating systems will keep roof workers (contractors, maintenance staff, and service teams) safe while working on a commercial flat roof, minimizing the risk of injury. Why do facility managers and roofing contractors prefer installing a non-penetrating roof barrier…

HRAI recognized the following people for their dedication and commitment to the HVACR Industry and HRAI. Recipients of were honoured at the HRAI Annual Conference held September 18-20 in Ottawa. Merit Award – Bruce Passmore Bruce has worked in this industry…

Brighter mornings and sunlit evenings are a bonus in the summer, but can impact our sleep schedules when it’s time for that “back-to-school” routine.  A simple and effective trick that parents can use to improve sleep habits is to make each…

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Lowe’s Canada are pleased to announce their joint strategic initiative to help Canadians obtain more value from their home improvement products and services. Lowe’s Canada is the latest major retailer to join Canada’s largest proprietary rewards program–Avion Rewards–to…

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is heading to Tucson, Arizona March 7-10 for our 2023 CCA Annual Conference at the El Conquistador Tucson. This marquee event is the place to sharpen up your industry knowledge while making connections with executives and leaders representing institutional, civil,…

To ensure there will be enough housing available for a growing population by 2060, recent studies suggest that we need to construct the equivalent of the building space of New York City every month for the next 40 years. Not only…