Built Environment CEOs Sign Diversity Commitment
The National Institute of Building Sciences has secured 20 signatures from leaders committed to supporting greater diversity in the built environment. The primary goals that CEOs agreed to include: Building diverse staff and volunteer leadership teamsSharing best practicesPromoting this work with association membership…
Go Green with Bodaq Interior Film
Discover Bodaq Finishes and Incorporate the Trend into Your Life .stk-54de247 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:358px !important} Solid Colors Collection The tones of green thought to bring harmony and balance to the surroundings, so it is no wonder that it is a popular choice for interior…
The Secret Ingredient in Paris’ Green Public Housing: Hemp
Winter in Paris is notoriously clammy, and this winter was no exception. But Gregory Ferembach didn’t need to turn on his heat much. One reason? The walls in his public housing building are lined with one of nature’s best insulation materials:…
Ancient architecture might be key to creating climate-resilient buildings
The United States has braved a year of multiple billion dollar weather disasters throughout 2021. There have been record-breaking heat waves, a winter storm that shut down cities across Texas, multiple hurricanes, record-breaking wildfires, tornadoes and hail storms. All of which have damaged public and private property and…
The Revalie Ottawa opens its doors to a new benchmark in student living
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and River Ward Councillor Riley Brockington joined Campus Developments to celebrate the official opening of The Revalie Ottawa, a premier, purpose-built student accommodation development that marries contemporary student housing with state-of-the-art amenities to provide a first-class living experience for…
Canadian housing starts lower in September
The trend in housing starts was 271,068 units in September 2021, down from 284,757 units in August 2021, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of housing…
Call for submissions to the 2022 RAIC Annual Awards
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) invites submissions for its portfolio of annual awards for 2022. This year, the prospective awards include the Emerging Architectural Practice Award and the Architectural Practice Award. Additionally, the RAIC Gold Medal—which is the highest…
Dealing With Rising Insurance Costs in Construction
Increasing material costs, supply chain issues, manufacturing delays, and labour shortages are just some of the problems faced by contractors in the post pandemic world today. However, one cost in particular has been getting very little attention as of late; insurance.…