Construction leaders advocate for urgent policy changes to rebuild Canada’s construction workforce
Modernized immigration systems and updates to the Temporary Foreign Worker program are needed now to address Canada’s construction labour shortage The Canadian Construction Association’s annual “Hill Day” is planned for Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Representatives from the Canadian construction sector are…
Global Emissions From Buildings, Construction Climb to Record Levels
Carbon-dioxide emissions from building construction and operations hit an all-time high in 2021, according to the most recent data, a sign that the push to decarbonize the industry by 2050 may be slipping out of reach. Energy-related emissions from the operation of buildings reached…
Estimated completion of Gordie Howe bridge project pushed back again
The good news is work remains steadily ongoing for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project, but the bad news is likely completion of the project is now targeted for the middle of August 2025, according to a financial analyst studying the…
How construction tech company Faber is building its presence in the lucrative U.S. market
In their younger days, Vancouver natives Sebastian Jacob and John Reid worked as carpenters but often lacked a reliable way to find consistent work. “It was either going off of Craigslist, where you really didn’t know what you were getting into,…
NEx announces partnership with Owens Corning Infrastructure Solutions
NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials, announces Owens Corning Infrastructure Solutions, LLC as a new Bronze Supporting Member. NEx is excited to welcome Owens Corning to its expanding list of partners who are collaborating globally to drive…
Climate Changed: How homebuilders and residents are adapting to a warming world
The two-storey family home with a classic design and wooden cladding blends in with its neighbours, but its thick, insulated walls, airtightness, solar panels, heat pump and highly efficient windows make it a home built for a warming world. The home…
Cadillac Fairview Secures Zero Carbon Building Certification at its Vancouver Office Complexes
Cadillac Fairview (CF) is pleased to announce Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) – Performance standard certification for seven buildings in its Vancouver office portfolio, a first for the company’s national portfolio. The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) awarded the industry leading certification to four…
NEx and ICC-ES sign MOU in support of nonmetallic building materials
NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials is pleased to welcome ICC Evaluation Service as a new Allied Organization. NEx has signed an MOU with ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) to create a partnership in advancing the use of…
Rooftop Safety Compliance Part 2 – Creating a Safe Working Environment on Your Roof
While working on rooftops, safety is a priority! With advancements in infrastructure and the need for businesses to evolve their physical space, commercial roofs across the country are becoming crowded. This is gradually impacting local standards and height safety regulations that…
Quebec Construction Code, Chapter I – Building, and National Building Code of Canada 2015 (amended)
The Quebec Construction Code, Chapter I – Building, and National Building Code of Canada 2015 (amended) is now available to Quebec’s code users. This new edition is published by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) on behalf of the Régie du bâtiment…
The definition and role of MEP in construction
Due to the large and complex nature of construction projects, specialized workers are required to fulfill various building and design concepts. As such, projects involve working with many different kinds of professionals. Coordinating work becomes a task in itself, which is…
The Dangers of Using Multiple Apps
The use of multiple software applications to manage a business has become more popular over the years. At first, the benefits may seem obvious, with more features and better functionality than any one application could presumably provide by itself. However, there…
“Smart glass” windows could alter sunlight to replace Wi-Fi
We’ve already seen systems that wirelessly transmit data via patterns of flickering light. A Saudi Arabian team has created a less energy-intensive alternative, that could use modulated sunlight in place of traditional Wi-Fi. Currently in development at the King Abdullah University of…
Ontario’s Blue Door – Construct announced as one of the winners at Procore’s 2022 Groundbreaker Awards
Procore Technologies announced the winners of the 2022 Groundbreaker Awards at Procore’s annual industry event in New Orleans, Groundbreak. The Groundbreaker Awards celebrate the companies, projects and individuals that drive excellence across the construction industry. Blue Door – Construct from Ontario took…
Westdale construction students build tiny shelter for locals living unhoused
Westdale students are building a tiny cabin in the woodworking shop as part of a community push to house those experiencing homelessness. “As we move away from the pandemic, students have been eager to re-engage and get involved with our community again,” said David Kipp,…