Vancouver aims to expedite building permit approvals as applications spike
Vancouver city council has unanimously approved a motion directing staff to look into the pros and cons of guaranteed wait times for building permits amid a soaring number of requests across the city. Submissions for residential and commercial renovation permits are up 25 per cent from last year,…
Taking it One Step at a Time
Dealing with loss and grief is incredibly tough, especially when due to an unforeseen circumstance like a workplace injury or accident. Everyone needs support through those challenging times, and it’s a painful reminder of the importance of safety while working in…
The Superman of Data: Building Information Modeling
Remember being a kid and wanting to possess the ultimate superpower, x-ray vision? Imagine how valuable that would be on a jobsite. Well, you can think of Building Information Modeling (BIM) as the Superman of Data in the construction industry. BIM…
IAPMO Advances Development of 2024 Uniform Codes During Technical Committee Meetings
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) recently completed Technical Committee Meetings toward the proposed 2024 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®), in-development American National Standards governing the installation and maintenance of plumbing and mechanical systems…
Investment in Canadian building construction increases to $20.9 billion in April
Statistics Canada reports that investment in building construction increased by 2.7% to $20.9 billion in April. Gains were reported in both the residential (+3.2%) and the non-residential sectors (+1.4%). On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment in building construction grew 3.5% to $13.0 billion. Residential…
CAGBC Awards celebrate Canadian green building innovators
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) unveiled this year’s winners of the CAGBC Awards during the 2022 Building Lasting Change conference’s Gala event. The annual awards celebrate innovative projects, teams and individuals that have made positive contributions to Canada’s green building sector. “It is a…