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Desperate owners of poorly built homes in Alberta say industry advocate let them down
Early one morning in February last year Adetola Wall had had enough. The roof of her Edmonton house was leaking again. Wall had purchased the newly built home in 2016, but within a year noticed moisture in the attic. It would be the beginning…
Canadians seeking Greener Homes Grant reimbursements are waiting months or even years
Ottawa’s energy-efficiency retrofit program is struggling to keep up with high demand from Canadians seeking reimbursements for home upgrades, as thousands of grant applications sit untouched in the queue and homeowners face months-long – or even years-long – wait-lists for securing…
RE/MAX Canada Report: Pandemic accelerated value of home ownership at luxury price points to new heights in major Canadian Centres
Demand for Canadian luxury properties shifted into high-gear from coast to coast in 2021 as both domestic and non-resident consumption of tangible assets such as residential real estate reached new levels, according to a report released by RE/MAX Canada. “The currency of…
Equiton announces partnership to develop over 1000 multi-residential rental units in Ottawa
The Equiton Residential Income Fund (The Apartment Fund) is pleased to announce that it has acquired the Riverain District development project in Ottawa Ontario in partnership with Main and Main, a leading real estate investment and development firm with a strong track record in Ottawa.…
FortisBC proposes to provide 100 per cent renewable gas to all new homes
Under a new proposal put forward by FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) to the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC), every newly constructed home connecting to the gas system would automatically receive 100 per cent renewable gas for the lifespan of the building. The approval of this…
PCL celebrates 100 years of building in Edmonton
PCL Construction is pleased to announce the centennial anniversary of its Edmonton Buildings and Civil district – 100 years of building in Edmonton, Northern Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. “We are so proud of our history and the people and partnerships that have allowed us…
A 1990s Window Design Could Substantially Upgrade Urban Efficiency
Did you know that the United States Department of Energy estimates that buildings use 75% of the country’s electricity? One area that can greatly improve building efficiency is windows with models even being created that can generate their own energy. Using windows that…
Construction contract for closed Innisfail Heliport awarded
Town council has finally approved the construction contract to upgrade the Innisfail Heliport, an emotionally-charged community project that has a projected total budget of $641,541. Council approved an administration recommendation at its Jan. 10 regular meeting to award the contract to…
The RAIC announces the Honorary Fellow for 2022
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada is proud to announce that Wanda Dalla Costa, a prominent Indigenous voice and practitioner in North American architecture, has been awarded honorary fellowship for 2022. Wanda Dalla Costa is a member of the Saddle Lake…
Renovation and Expansion of the Canada Museum of Science and Technology, Ottawa
DECONTAMINATION, REDEVELOPMENT AND MOD-ERNIZATION The Museum of Science and Technology of Canada, as we once knew, was forced to close its doors in 2014 following the opening of the presence of mold. A renovation project was then necessary to eliminate these…
U.S. EPA recognizes IAPMO UES to certify insulations under ENERGY STAR® Seal and Insulate Program
The U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized IAPMO Uniform Evaluation Service (IAPMO UES) to certify insulations under the ENERGY STAR® Seal and Insulate Program. IAPMO UES is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) as an ISO/IEC 17065 certification body…
Construction Scheduling – What is the Most Effective Way?
In today’s day and age, there are many different platforms and tools that are designed to streamline construction project scheduling. With each platform comes it’s own unique pros and cons, but the general consensus is that most of them are likely…
Choosing the Right Radiation Shielding: Factors Considered by a Shielding Materials Expert
Radiation Protection is an important field across a wide range of industries from healthcare and medical imaging to nuclear energy, nuclear medicine and non-destructive testing. ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) is a principle that strives to minimize the exposure of…
2021: The rollercoaster year that changed construction forever
It’s no secret that across the world, there are supply chain issues. From grocery stores to auto parts, and yes, even construction, sourcing supplies for basic needs is proving more difficult than many have ever experienced. It’s clear we need to…
CSA Call for Interest on Energy Efficiency Assessment of Commercial and Industrial Fan Systems
CSA Group technical committee, C402 on energy efficiency of industrial equipment, has sanctioned the publication of a new standard to benchmark the energy efficiency of commercial and industrial fan systems. Proposed Scope of Project: Through the benchmark energy factor (BEF) concept,…
