Tuesday, October 1, 2024 
A World of Fire and Floods Demands New Architecture
The “world’s factory” is slowing production, a victim of drought that has forced much of China to shut down. Global heat waves don’t respect authoritarian authority, and the drought hitting southern China has left rivers dry—and a hydropower-dependent country struggling to…
We use 129 billion face masks per month. Now they can be turned into concrete
It’s been a difficult balance to strike: protecting communities and healthcare workers from COVID-19 with personal protection equipment (PPE) like face masks, rubber gloves, and isolation gowns—while preventing a waste crisis from the abundance of single-use plastic. The world has been…
Protect Against the Major Fall Hazards on Construction Sites
Construction is the deadliest occupation, as evidenced by 193 deaths reported in 2020 by the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada. That represents 21% of the 921 total deaths across all industries. Only manufacturing at 17.5% comes close. Companies must protect their…
3 Vital Areas Your Preconstruction Team Should Focus On
We all know the preconstruction phase can make or break a project. The anxiety of over- or underbidding plagues contractors, plus there’s the added headache of labor shortages and pricing volatility. We’ve got 3 particular areas of your preconstruction process you can overhaul…
COMPASS Energy Modelling Benchmarking Webinar
In partnership with RWDI and with support from The Atmospheric Fund, SBC is pleased to announce the latest update to the Compass platform. The tool has been updated with new features that are aimed at municipalities implementing Green Development Standards with Energy Performance…
Lead Lined Cabinet Design and Considerations When Ordering
MarShield is North America’s premier lead caster, manufacturer, and global supplier of gamma and neutron radiation shielding products and materials to a variety of industries. We offer design, consultation, and turn-key solutions for radiation shielding challenges. MarShield manufactures the highest quality Standard…
Which is best for you, Decorative or Functional drapery?
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…
Lansdowne heritage Culture Building Keeps its Charm with a Safety Guardrail and Access Ladder
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…
Last chance to submit a proposal for the RAIC 2023 Conference on Architecture
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…
How Spartan Contracting Co. seamlessly integrated Bridgit Bench with Salesforce
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…
IAPMO Board of Directors Creates Diversity Subcommittee
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…
Changes announced to PCL’s Senior Leadership Team in Toronto
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 hires Sara Herron as Marketing Coordinator
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…
Webinar – How Being Sustainable Beat Out My Competition
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…
Canada’s home energy retrofit funding woefully inadequate
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…
