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A group of high-rise buildings have been sitting unfinished in a Chinese city for seven years. And it took 45 seconds to tear them down. Stunning footage from the demolition last month showed 14 buildings in the southwestern city of Kunming…

A new transparency-friendly solar cell design could marry high efficiencies with 30-year estimated lifetimes, researchers report. It may pave the way for windows that also provide solar power. “Solar energy is about the cheapest form of energy that mankind has ever…

Homeowners who resisted the urge to renovate during the first 18 months of the pandemic may find now is their chance, as lumber prices that soared to dizzying heights in the spring have crashed back down to earth. At family-run Peacock…

On November 14, 2017, the Real Estate Council of British Columbia announced that it suspended the real estate licences of Kevindeep (Kevin) Singh Bratch and Bratch Realty Ltd. The move was made pending completion of investigation into Bratch’s conduct. At the…

The horror story that is Canada’s housing market features two protagonists: historically low mortgage rates and a painfully inadequate supply of homes for sale. The first could gradually mitigate. The second will be invading homebuyers’ nightmares for years to come. Increasing…

Money has been spent over the current term of West Perth municipal council, but it’s also been saved, said Mayor Walter McKenzie during his brief remarks Sept. 14 during a sod-turning ceremony held on the site of the new $3.5 million…

Chandos Construction, a B Corp Certified commercial builder in Canada, will require all employees across the country to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. The decision follows similar announcements made earlier this week and reflects the company values and its commitment to protect…

The trend in housing starts was 283,971 units in August 2021, down from 286,076 units in July 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…

The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 CAGBC Awards. The annual awards celebrate the projects and leaders transforming Canada’s building sector by accelerating and scaling buildings with exceptional performance across environment, carbon emissions…

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is accepting applications from technical experts to participate on the Bathroom Design Task Group. The scope of the Bathroom Design Task Group is to develop an appendix to the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) that better…

Since the launch of the federal Greener Homes home energy retrofit rebate program, HRAI has heard complaints from members across the country about problematic program rules and inaccurate listings of eligible products.  NRCan cooperated with HRAI in hosting several webinars during…

When performing a trenching or excavation project it is crucial to ensure that you are always following all appropriate safety procedures. Not being proactive and aware of the hazards that can take place on the jobsite can result in tragic incidents.…

Leadership in structural and architectural wood use by local governments was recognized at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention in Vancouver last week. Five local governments were presented with 2021 Community Recognition Awards for use of wood in their community…

Two recent developments suggest the evolution of energy-efficient home building is making strides toward the 2030 target of having all new homes built to Net Zero standards, but are we making as much progress as we need to? The federal government,…

Deltek, the leading global provider of software and information solutions for project-based businesses, announced the winners of its annual customer awards program – the Most Valuable Project (MVP) Awards. Since the awards program started, Deltek has recognized some of the most…