Tuesday, October 1, 2024 
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…
WorkSafeBC amends rules on the refusal of unsafe work so workers can make more informed decisions
Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) came into effect on Aug. 22, 2022 that strengthen worker protections on the right to refuse unsafe work. A worker’s right to refuse unsafe work is an integral element in ensuring work is carried out…
Faculty and staff housing targeting Passive House certification opens at UBC
Faculty and staff rental housing at UBC’s Vancouver campus has evolved, with the first residents moving into their new homes at one of Canada’s largest residential buildings targeting Passive House certification. Evolve is a new 110-unit faculty and staff rental building…
ACI Publishes Updated Guide to Selecting Proportions for Normal-Density and High-Density Concrete
The American Concrete Institute has released an updated version of ACI PRC-211.1-22: Selecting Proportions for Normal-Density and High-Density Concrete—Guide. This guide to concrete proportioning provides background information on, and a procedure for, selecting and adjusting concrete mixture proportions. The update is a…
These eco-friendly futuristic floating homes are currently under construction
Floating homes, luxury living and smart home technology aren’t necessarily things that tend to go hand in hand. But Ocean Builders, a Panama-based company that specializes in innovative marine technology, has just unveiled a fleet of “revolutionary living pods” that manage…
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…
Register to attend: LEEP for Renovations Forums in Kamloops, Victoria and Burnaby
Reduce your time and risk in identifying, refining, and selecting innovations that can improve the energy and carbon performance of the homes you renovate. These one-day workshops will bring building experts together to review cost-effective best practices and technical solutions available…
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…
CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE Announce Inaugural Next Level Awards Program
CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) recently unveiled the Next Level Awards Program to exhibitors for the March 2023 show. The CONEXPO-CON/AGG Next Level Awards celebrate exhibiting companies that are pushing the boundaries and developing next-level products, technologies and…
