Burnaby adopts new construction and demolition waste bylaw
The City of Burnaby is taking a significant step towards its climate action commitments with the adoption of its new Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion Bylaw, which mandates that at least 70% of waste created as a result of building demolitions must…
Collingwood Terminals to become boutique hotel, event spaces
After a multi-step bidding and selection process that kept council at arm’s length, Town of Collingwood staff are ready to recommend a developer for the Collingwood Terminals building. Streetcar Developments Inc. and Dream Unlimited Corp. submitted the top-ranked bid from a shortlist…
Canadian housing starts trend higher in July
The trend in housing starts was 264,426 units in July, up from 257,862 units in June, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of…
Why Visibility Is Crucial in the Preconstruction Phase
What Does Visibility Mean? Visibility means having insights into all aspects of the business, from project level to employee performance to trends in what types of work is most profitable for you. Can you operate without visibility? Sure, but expect to…
IAPMO Publishes UPC Private Sewage Disposal Systems as a Standalone Document
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) has published IAPMO/UPC/Appendix H-2021, Private Sewage Disposal Systems, as a standalone document. This document is a direct extract from Appendix H of the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®), which was developed via an American National…
The Largest & Oldest Commissioning Conference Opens Call for Abstracts
The premier event in commissioning, energy management, and building analytics and diagnostics, CxEnergy 2023, issued a call for abstracts for presentations for its highly regarded technical program. The 30+ educational sessions, state-of-the-art expo hall, and professional networking opportunities take place May…
Construction Crews Stumble Upon Mastodon Skeleton in Michigan
Construction workers were replacing a culvert near Kent City, Michigan, last week when one of them spotted something red in the soil. Upon closer inspection, they realized it was a “humongous bone,” as Ken Yonker, Kent County drain commissioner, tells MLive.com’s John Tunison. Based…
Bodaq Interior Film to be presented at IDS Vancouver
An official representative of Bodaq Interior Film in North America, announces its participation in the IDS Vancouver 2022. We are happy to announce Bodaq Interior Film’s participation in the IDS Vancouver 2022. The Interior Design Show Vancouver is an annual exhibition…
3D Printing in Construction | Can It Work?
3D printing has been around for a long time, but the technology is only now beginning to come into its own. Originally used for industrial manufacturing and prototyping, 3D printers are becoming more affordable and easier to use. 3D printing is…