Tuesday, October 1, 2024 
AWC Applauds House Passage of NDAA with Mass Timber Pilot Program
American Wood Council (AWC) President and CEO Jackson Morrill issued a statement following the House of Representative’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included language to establish a pilot program to evaluate the effects of using…
IAPMO Publishes American National Standards and Canadian National Standards on Press Fittings and Partitions
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has published IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Z1117, Press Connections, and IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Z124.10, Water Closets and Urinal Partitions, as American National Standards (ANS) and National Standards of Canada (NSC). A copy of IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Z1117 can be purchased here. A copy…
IAPMO Advances Development of 2023 WE•Stand During Technical Committee Meetings
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) recently completed Technical Committee Meetings toward the development of the 2023 edition of the Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand), previous editions of which are American National Standards. During the June 22-23 meetings held at IAPMO’s World Headquarters…
IAPMO Advances Development of 2024 Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code and Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code During Technical Committee Meetings
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) recently completed Technical Committee Meetings toward the development of the 2024 editions of the Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC®) and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC®), preceding editions of which…
Green infrastructure gets creative: where power meets sustainability
Acres of silicone glister in the sun; vast blades of fibreglass scythe the sky; turbines moil in the oceans: billions are being invested in renewable energy schemes around the world as awareness of the climate emergency finally dawns and the energy…
We can’t design our way out of wildfires. Some communities need to retreat
Wildfires in the American West are getting larger, more frequent, and more severe. Although efforts are underway to create fire-adapted communities, it’s important to realize that we cannot simply design our way out of wildfire—some communities will need to begin planning a…
Graphisoft celebrates 40 years of serving the AEC industry
Graphisoft, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions provider for architecture, unveiled its vision and strategic roadmap at the global online launch of its latest solutions and services, including Archicad 26, its award-winning flagship product, BIMx, BIMcloud, and DDScad. Graphisoft was…
Demolition date set for site of Saskatoon’s new downtown library
A request for proposals issued this week by the Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) seeks a contractor to handle demolition of the strip mall currently occupying 301 2nd Ave. N., as well as cleanup of the site once the teardown is complete.…
Modular startup raises $38M, says it’s “the opposite of Katerra”
Assembly OSM, a modular construction startup that has compared its process to putting together Ikea furniture, raised $38 million in Series A funding. The company was founded in 2019 by twin brothers Bill and Chris Sharples, principals of Manhattan-based SHoP Architects. Assembly calls…
The Benefits of Our Mobile Rolling Barriers
MarShield is a leading designer and manufacturer of standard and custom radiation shielding mobile barriers in North America. Our high-quality mobile barriers are made with durable, shatter-resistant lead glass or lead acrylic viewing panels for an “open concept” environment and transparency while simultaneously reducing harmful radiation. Our…
4 Reasons Why Construction Projects Fail
Construction projects can be complex and involve many moving parts, requiring the expertise of project managers, contractors, laborers, and other stakeholders, which unfortunately puts them at high risk for failure. You may be wondering: what is the most common cause for the…
IAPMO Makes Tentative Interim Amendment Available for Public Comment
In accordance with the IAPMO Regulations Governing Committee Projects, IAPMO would like to announce that a Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) to the 2021 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®) is being submitted for public comment. UMC TIA 002-21 revises text in the…
HRAI Seeks Member Input on Amendments 18 and 19
In April 2022, Natural Resources Canada announced its intent to launch Amendments 18 and 19 to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations. The amendments will update testing procedures and/or energy efficiency standards for 19 currently regulated products and will introduce requirements for seven new products.…
Should You Put On Sunscreen Or Bug Repellent First?
Summer is officially here which also means vacation season has begun for most Canadians. Many of us wait all year for these warmer months to head up North to the lake or cottage, to camp, hike and enjoy the great outdoors.…
Lowe’s Canada presents $385 000 to the Fondation Charles-Bruneau
Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 450 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, proudly presented $385,000 to the Fondation Charles-Bruneau at the Tour CIBC Charles-Bruneau cycling event. From July 2 to 8, the…
