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Drapes and curtains are a beautiful, elegant addition to any space. But there is one very important thing to consider before you buy them! Which style works best for your needs? There are two styles to choose from when it comes…

CUSTOMER Lansdowne Park is a world-class attraction that blends modern amenities, courtyards, heritage buildings and green space. This urban public destination, situated right in the heart of Ottawa city, offers programs on a year-round basis. It features events and activities for…

The RAIC invites proposals for the presentation of continuing education sessions and architectural tours during the RAIC 2023 Conference on Architecture to be held from May 2nd to May 6th, 2023 in Calgary, AB. This event will also have a virtual…

Based in Tampa, FL, Spartan Contracting Co. is a full-service general contractor with expertise in commercial construction and property maintenance, pre-construction, design-build, and green building. Their philosophy is simple yet powerful; do a good job, do it the right way, and do it…

The IAPMO Board of Directors has announced the creation of the subcommittee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, which will explore means and methods to attract and nurture the next, more diverse generation of IAPMO members and leaders. The subcommittee will be…

The PCL family of companies is pleased to announce changes to its senior leadership team based in Toronto to position PCL for continued growth and long-term success, and in support of PCL’s recent expansion into new geographical areas in Central and Eastern Canada.…

Curry Supply has appointed Sara Herron as the company’s marketing coordinator. In this role, Sara will assist the marketing director through the company’s marketing efforts and strategies to promote our products and services. Specifically, she will help manage digital and traditional…

Date: Thursday, September 15 Time: 11am PT | 1pm CT | 2pm ET Duration: 45 Minutes With climate change impacting every member of their community, Butler Concrete has made sustainability a cornerstone of their business strategy in Victoria, BC. Each stage of their business…

Retrofitting existing buildings is one of the only tools for mitigating climate change that virtually everyone can agree on. There are large numbers of poorly insulated buildings using fossil fuels for water and space heating. Abandoning those buildings would be a…

The city of Greater Sudbury’s green retrofits over the last 10 years have resulted in more than $2.6 million in savings, according to an engineer with the city. Ontario’s Green Energy Act requires municipalities to track the energy consumption, size, age…

Ontario’s opioid crisis is ripping through men working in the construction industry, accounting for nearly eight per cent of all opioid-related deaths in the province between 2017 and 2020, a new report suggests.  The report found 428 people who worked, or had…

The provincial government says its new prompt payment legislation will make sure contractors and subcontractors will be paid on time after invoices are delivered. The new law, which replaces the Builder’s Lien Act, ensures that contractors are paid within 28 days…

Two high-rise apartment towers in India were leveled to the ground in a controlled demolition on Sunday after the country’s top court declared them illegal for violating building norms, officials said. They became India’s tallest structures to be razed to the…

A nearly complete mixed-use retail and residential rental project has been pushed into receivership in London, Ont., as its lender alleges construction delays blew up an initial $18-million construction budget and dozens of contractors claim millions in unpaid work. London’s Applewood…

The Deep Retrofit Challenge (the Challenge) is a competition-style program funded by the Federal Government, which will support deep retrofit projects that significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in approximately 10 to 16 buildings in Toronto. Participating buildings will receive a grant…