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Glass suppliers hit the B.C. construction sector with a 40 per cent increase in the price of glass this week, adding to what many builders say are unsustainable cost increases that could lead to a wave of insolvencies. Guardian Glass gave…

Soaring above a forest outside of Oslo, Randselva Bridge is remarkably unremarkable. A straightforward viaduct for cars and trucks, the gently curving bridge straddles a river, a valley, a rail line, and foothills. The bridge stretches 634 meters, or 2,080 feet, and stands…

Today, it’s just 238 acres of farmland southeast of Saskatoon. If Arbutus Properties gets its way, that land will one day see 7,200 people living in Solair, “a sustainable suburban neighbourhood unlike any in Canada.” “Solair offers a unique opportunity to…

Actsafe Safety Association, the arts and entertainment industry’s health and safety association, announced their 2022 Board of Directors at their annual general meeting on Thursday, June 16th. Ted Violini will serve as Chair and Dr. Rosyln Kunin will serve as Vice-Chair…

This week the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) introduced the latest version of its Zero Carbon Building – Design Standard, demonstrating a continued commitment to getting more buildings to zero faster. The ZCB-Design v3 Standard prioritizes reductions in carbon emissions and…

The AABC Commissioning Group (ACG) announced that it will launch a multi-installment webinar series that focuses on various venues and applications of the commissioning process. The presenters will include ACG member-companies, certified personnel, and affiliated associations. It will debut on July…

Hey Students! Join us on August 22-26, 2022 for the #BBBC22 At Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC) we believe it’s imperative that we design, build and operate better buildings. Simply put, our survival depends on taking aggressive steps to fight climate change.…

IAPMO R&T Registration Services, the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)-accredited organization focused on management system certifications and part of The IAPMO Group, has changed its name to SCB (Systems Certification Body). “This transition to SCB represents a turning point for our…

By Mike Schmidt, Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) director of industry communications If you are not trying to do something different, are you really doing anything at all? It’s been almost eight years since the Georgia Legislature dedicated a stretch of highway…

Kryton International Inc. held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 20 at their new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Calgary, Alberta. The event drew over 100 attendees, with representatives from government and Export Development Canada and architects, engineers, and other…

The Order of Merit ceremony, organized by the city, recently took place. This distinction honors and highlights the exceptional contribution of some of its citizens to the development of the community. Emmanuel Simard et Fils (1983) Inc. André-Marie Simard’s ingenuity and…

Rooftops present a multitude of hazards for construction workers. Even accessing the roof can be a problem. Fortunately, there is a growing awareness of the dangers posed and the evolution of systems and equipment to protect workers. #1 – Gateway to…

Greg Miazga, M.Sc., P.Eng. has been appointed as the Director of Engineering, a new position within the CISC. “We are very pleased to have Greg join our team,” said Ed Whalen, President and CEO of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction. “He…

Just two companies have submitted bids to design and construct Sudbury’s new event centre on the Kingsway, in response to a request for proposals (RFP) issued by the city.  In January, the city announced that three companies had been short listed…

Essential Safety Measures: Architectural Film Installation Safety should always come first and should be present at the back of your mind in everything you do. Sometimes, installers wonder how the installation of architectural film can be dangerous. Keep reading to know how. Operating…