Concordia’s Applied Science Hub earns LEED Gold
Concordia’s Applied Science Hub has been certified LEED Gold. The facility succeeded in meeting the rigorous LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards of the Canada Green Building Council, which reviews projects based on considerations like the well-being of community members and the…
Calgary-Banff Rail Project Enters Design Phase, Hopes For Operation by 2025
Liricon Capital Ltd. (Liricon) and Plenary Americas have submitted an Enhanced Unsolicited Proposal to the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Transportation, Invest Alberta Corporation, and the Canada Infrastructure Bank to develop the high-frequency passenger rail service from Calgary Airport to Banff National Park…
Celebrating HRAI’s Achievement Award Recipients
Each year, HRAI awards individuals who have volunteered their time to assist HRAI and the HVACR Industry on key subject matter and initiatives. These individuals have volunteered their time on committees, boards, task teams, in consultations, or at government relations events,…
Non-Lead Materials for The Radiation Shielding Industry
Lead remains the most commonly used material for radiation shielding but its toxicity is one of its major drawbacks. There has been significant advancement in the development of non-lead shielding material for the radiation shielding industry. Innovations have focused on producing…
EDGAR secures Council approval for Port Moody Project
Port Moody City Council has approved EDGAR’s Woodland Park redevelopment proposal, an exciting redevelopment that includes one of the largest affordable housing contributions in the municipality’s history. The council supported the fourth and final reading of bylaw amendments to the Official…
Tensar to be acquired by Commercial Metals Company
Tensar Corporation, a global leader in geogrid engineered solutions for civil construction, and a portfolio company of Castle Harlan Inc.’s fund Castle Harlan Partners V, L.P., announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Commercial Metals Company,…
Work on Africa’s tallest building, F-Tower commences
Nearly 40 years after it was conceptualised, the construction of F Tower (Tour F) located within Administrative City, Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire has commenced. The development received a major boost after the developer and project managers, PFO Africa, appointed Belgian company BESIX to handle site works and…
Portable Electric Appoints Tech Industry Trailblazer Scott Hardy as New CEO
Portable Electric, a Vancouver-based cleantech company and global leader in clean energy power stations, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Hardy as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective November 24, 2021. Mark Rabin, Portable Electric’s…