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June construction investment Investment in Canadian building construction decreased 4.5% in June

Statistics Canada reports that investment in building construction decreased 4.5% to $18.4 billion in June. Both residential and non-residential construction investment were down following a period of sustained growth from November 2020 to April 2021. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment in building construction declined 5.4%…

How Green Buildings Impact Fire Protection

Green buildings have gained global acceptance and adoption as the world pushes toward a carbon-free economy. The buildings incorporate climate-smart practices and technologies to responsibly use key resources like energy, water and land. Green buildings may employ energy-efficient lighting, HVAC systems,…

Nelcos - featured - aug 13 Bringing Nature Home | Interior Design Trends 2021

From Nature to the Next Interior Design Project Let’s continue our series on interior design trends for 2021-2022. Last time we took a look at the colors trend, this time, let’s talk about bringing nature into your home trend. After the period…

Mitigate Construction Material Costs Six ways to mitigate construction material costs

The U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics reported staggering spikes in construction material prices between May 2020 and May 2021: increases of 146% for refined petroleum products such as diesel fuel and asphalt base, 114% for lumber and wood products, 107% for…

Turf houses – some of the oldest buildings in Iceland

Icelandic Turf houses are a distinctive type of dwelling, dotting the island’s landscape since the 9th century A.D. Reportedly, these dwellings, the work of the country’s Nordic settlers, are the oldest in Iceland. Turf houses are the product of local climate…