Winners announced for 2021 CanBIM Innovation Spotlight Awards
The Innovation Spotlight Awards is an annual opportunity to recognize the most innovative companies and professionals in the industry. The Awards help benchmark trends and the technological evolution of CanBIM’s top firms. In the words of Awards Host and Vice President,…
Green Building Principles: The Action Plan for Net-Zero Carbon Buildings
Collective action must be taken to accelerate the decarbonization of buildings, which contribute 38% of all energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Green Building Principles: The Action Plan for Net-Zero Carbon Buildings offers a set of 10 principles to help companies deliver net zero carbon buildings and…
BlueScope Steel and Rio Tinto join forces to investigate ‘green steel’
BlueScope Steel and Rio Tinto have agreed to begin exploring methods of decarbonising the steel-making process — including setting up Australia’s first ‘green steel’ plant. The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to investigate the production of low-emissions iron feed using hydrogen.…
Kingston to move forward with Green Standard Community Improvement Plan
Kingston’s City Council has passed a motion to move forward with the Green Standard Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The program will offer incentives aimed at encouraging property owners to construct buildings that minimize climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions and exceed the requirements…
Florida engineers call for more inspections after condo collapse
The state of Florida should consider requiring high-rise buildings near the coast to undergo safety inspections every 20 years, according to a coalition of engineers and architects that formed after a Miami-area condominium collapsed in June, killing 98 people. The recommendations,…
Wyecroft Road bridge construction starts in 2022
On Oct. 27, Halton Region officials and staff toured the site of the new Wyecroft Road Extension and Bridge Project. With construction planned to start in 2022, this project will provide a new connection between Oakville and Burlington for motorists, transit users,…
Summit Steel Buildings joins PDAC
Summit Steel Buildings, a premier supplier in the pre-engineered building industry, is proud to announce it has joined Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) as an affiliate corporate member. Summit Steel Buildings’ leadership team of President Darren Sperling and Senior Director Frank Melo is responsible for…
rcs construction celebrates 25 years in business
rcs construction recently announced that they will be kicking off their 25th anniversary with a year of celebrations. “We’re really excited to be celebrating this milestone with our partners, customers and the community,” said Doug Doucet, CEO. “rcs has positioned itself as a…
Techo-Bloc creates over 50 new jobs with a new state-of-the art plant in Ontario
Techo-Bloc Inc. will be opening a new state-of-the art manufacturing plant in Ayr, Ontario in Spring 2022. Techo-Bloc’s $45 million investment will allow for the creation of over 50 local jobs and contribute to the growth of Ontario’s manufacturing sector. The project is backed by $4 million in grants and loans provided…
Kryton Builds a Sustainable Future with a State-of-the-Art Facility in Calgary
Kryton International Inc. has completed the construction of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Calgary, Alberta. The plant is operated by Cementec Industries Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kryton acquired in 2017. Cementec manufactures and distributes award-winning Hard-Cem®, a unique integral…