Absolutely Prefab-ulous: Why Luxury Buyers Are Moving Toward Modular
Set on a 7-acre vineyard in California’s Napa Valley, a compound known as Yountvilla is a private second home designed for entertaining a large family. In addition to the 14,000-square-foot main residence—in what Oakland, California-based architect Toby Long calls Napa-barn style—the…
And so it begins: Tunnel boring now underway for Broadway Subway
The tunnel boring machine named “Elsie” for the SkyTrain Millennium Line extension has now begun its journey from the site of Great Northern Way-Emily Carr Station in the False Creek Flats towards the site of Arbutus Station in Kitsilano. It is…
Massive new housing development pitched for Montreal
A massive new real estate project is in the works for Montreal. A consortium of developers and architects want to overhaul a gritty industrial neighbourhood south of Griffintown into a thriving, modern and stylish residential district. 7,500 high density housing units…
The Utility Expo takes four awards at TSE Gold 100
The Utility Expo took home four awards and placed #1 out of the top 100 trade shows at the recently held Trade Show Executive (TSE) Gold 100 Awards & Summit, which celebrated the biggest and best trade shows of 2021. In addition to finishing…
Empty buildings consume more energy than you think
Over the past few decades, the booming global population, growing cities and changing climate have brought global attention to the need to build energy-efficient and sustainable buildings. Evidence suggests that residential energy use increased during the pandemic. But what do we know about…
ACI recognize individuals for their contributions and dedication to the concrete industry
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several individuals for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The Fall 2022 awardees consist of personal and paper award winners who will be recognized at the ACI…
Governments need better data to guide green construction
A growing number of consumer companies have developed “carbon labels” that disclose their products’ carbon footprints. Such labels should allow buyers to make more informed choices and compare different products’ impacts on climate change. But what if a government – a…
Canadian housing starts up in September
The standalone monthly SAAR of total housing starts for all areas in Canada was at the highest since November 2021 (305,889 units) last month, with 299,589 units, up 11% from August. The SAAR of total urban starts increased 12% to 276,142 units in September. Multi-unit…
New housing construction trends in Canada’s largest cities
After a boom recorded in 2021, housing starts in the country’s six largest census metropolitan areas (CMAs) fell 5% in the first half of 2022. The decrease in apartment construction (-9%) is the main cause of this drop. This according to…
Main + Main and Equiton break ground on three-tower mixed-use rental project in Ottawa
A signature gateway into Vanier is set to emerge with the start of construction on the latest development by Main + Main, in partnership with Equiton. The commanding three-tower project is a mixed-use, purpose-built rental development that adds vibrant and much-needed housing to Ottawa’s core.…
Investment in Canadian building construction slightly increases in August
Statistics Canada reports that investment in building construction increased 0.4% to $21.1 billion in August, with most of the gains coming from British Columbia. The residential sector rose 0.5% to $15.7 billion, while the non-residential sector declined 0.2% to $5.3 billion.…
Two stores of the Lowe’s Canada network honored at the Hardlines Outstanding Retailer Awards
Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing over 450 corporate and affiliated stores under various banners, celebrates the recognition received by two of its Ontario stores at the 2022 Outstanding Retailer Awards (ORAs) gala. Organized by Hardlines, a…
How to Break the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle in Your Construction Business
Are you stuck in the can’t-get-ahead cycle? Trying to grow your business but finding that cash flow problems lead to paying higher prices for materials, which leads to the inability to bid bigger, more profitable jobs (that would help with the…
What are Crossover Platforms and Where Can You Use Them?
“Star Wars” fans can debate whether Luke Skywalker crossed over to the Dark Side. However, building owners and facility managers agree that safe roof access and fall protection for their workers require a more practical and tangible crossover. Roof crossover platforms made…
Join us on November 3: Masterclass – Construction Billing Methods & Best Practices: T&M & Cost-Plus
Every construction project is unique and comes with its own set of challenges and requirements. The long-term duration of jobs coupled with the challenge of establishing a firm estimate can make billing complicated. Because of this, choosing the proper billing styles…