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 Six months after flames engulfed a London high-rise and sparked concerns about similarly-clad buildings around the world, a U.S.-based fire prevention group has developed a tool aimed at making buildings safer. The National Association of State Fire Marshals’ research foundation says…

A project to bring some much-needed housing to Ross River, Yukon, has apparently gone off the rails, with the Ross River Dena Council (RRDC) cancelling a construction contract for some duplexes and tearing down the partially-built and “structurally unsound and unsafe”…

Ontario, Calif. (Dec. 14, 2017) – The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has released the 2018 edition of the National Standard Plumbing Code Illustrated (NSPC) . This newly updated edition of the code, the first to be published…

For most children, a romp at the park with fellow youngsters is part of a typical day. The sounds of exuberant children running, and giggling fill the air as they play on swing sets on a weekend or part of after…

The head of an organization overseeing electrical work near two mosques in Côte-des-Neiges said there’s no contract barring women from working on the construction site on Fridays, the Muslim day of prayers. “We never received any request from the mosque or…

Bids in an auction to pick renewable energy projects were so attractive that the Alberta government decided to back proposals to build 600 megawatts of new generation, 50 per cent higher than its goal of 400 MW. The government said Wednesday…

The province will offer thousands of dollars in rebates for homeowners who opt for energy-efficient renovations, including windows and insulation, the Ontario government said Wednesday. The announcement was well-timed, happening on a day that the temperature dipped well below zero. Minister of…

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 12, 2017 /CNW/ – Bird Construction Inc. (“Bird”) announced today that it is part of the Hartland Resource Management Group consortium selected as the preferred proponent to design, build, finance, operate and maintain a residuals treatment facility (the “Facility”) for…

WireService.ca Media Release (12/12/2017) Vancouver, BC – RentalMiles officially launches its residential property management services and customer loyalty program. The Vancouver-based company plans to disrupt and aggregate the largest rental market with the first customer loyalty ecosystem for the RPM industry which…

Construction began last month on a controversial $8 million condo project in Shediac Bridge, despite a legal battle between the developers and residents of Indian Point, who say the project violates a decades-old covenant. Residents are now seeking an injunction to stop the work,…

WireService.ca Media Release (12/12/2017) Vancouver, BC – Designed by Marken Design + Consulting, the existing 800 sqf. house was converted into a two storey duplex building with maintaining and restoring most of the original character features. It will use up to 90 per…

QUÉBEC CITY, Dec. 12, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ – The Québec Port Authority (QPA) today announced its plan to build a container terminal at the site of the Beauport 2020 project. This initiative, part of the Beauport 2020 expansion project, is the culmination of a lengthy process by the…

Moni Minhas is currently working to build the biggest distillery in the history of Saskatchewan. By the end of February, he said he’ll have products on the shelf that were made in the province. The distillery will produce gin, vodka, whiskey, wine,…

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Engineering researchers at The University of Alabama are part of a nationwide project to find ways of reducing energy used to heat, cool and ventilate buildings. Dr. Zheng O’Neill, UA assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is leading a team…

With 67 per cent of Canadians facing an average of $22,084 in debts after graduating university – and only 49 per cent actually working in jobs that require a university degree according to CareerBuilder – sometimes exploring other career avenues may be a viable option.…