Thursday, October 3, 2024 
Toronto’s mix of planning rules limits growth of mid-rise housing
Earlier this month, the Toronto-based developer Hullmark cut the ribbon on a modest 45-unit mid-rise project in Leslieville, a development that had been three years in the making. Because the building is situated on an intimate stretch of Queen Street East,…
Design phase progressing for new arena and entertainment district in Prince Albert
Prince Albert, Sask., Mayor Greg Dionne calls the new arena project the biggest in the city’s history. “This recreation centre is an important project for Prince Albert and will represent the single largest recreation-based development in the history of our city,”…
Innovative technologies planned for Gordie Howe International Bridge
Innovative technologies are anticipated for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which is expected to be open by the end of 2024. Details have yet to be confirmed but seamless functions for commercial and passenger users is a critical aspect of the bridge…
All new Toronto buildings could soon face tighter greenhouse gas emissions targets
The City of Toronto could soon require developers to ensure new buildings have fewer carbon emissions and consume less energy, while adding more green roofs and electric vehicle parking spots, as well as promoting native pollinator species like bees. It’s all part of the city’s proposed fourth update to the Toronto…
Amazon building Alberta’s first robotics fulfillment centre in Edmonton area
Alberta’s first Amazon robotics warehouse will be opening in the Edmonton area, creating more than a thousand full and part-time jobs. The American tech giant announced on Monday that it would be constructing a massive 600,000 square-foot fulfillment centre in Parkland…
Lake St. Martin outlet project could start construction this fall: Manitoba infrastructure minister
The Manitoba government says it’s ready to start construction on the Lake St. Martin outlet channel as early as this fall, as long as environmental regulators and Indigenous partners give their approval. Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler gave an update on the project…
Bradford community hub project going green
The budget for the new community hub in downtown Bradford just increased by approximately $1.8M, with hopes of having most of it paid for by the federal government. In a Special Meeting of Committee of the Whole on Thursday night, BWG councillors were updated on the planned…
U.S. construction spending unexpectedly falls in May
Reuters reports that U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in May as gains in private homebuilding were offset by persistent weakness in outlays on nonresidential structures and public projects. The Commerce Department said on Thursday that construction spending dropped 0.3% after edging…
New Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials Announces Executive Director
NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials has hired Dr. David A. Lange as Executive Director. He will oversee all NEx operations and initially focus on identifying and recruiting new members interested in advancing nonmetallic building materials. Dr. Lange…
Deadline to Submit Proposed Changes to 2024 National Standard Plumbing Code is March 1
In order to facilitate the development of an updated National Standard Plumbing Code — Illustrated (NSPC), the IAPMO NSPC Committee requests proposed changes to the 2021 NSPC. All proposals are due by March 1, 2022. Proposals accepted by the technical committee will appear in the…
Canada’s aspirations can be empowered by a long-term, consistently funded infrastructure plan guided by an independent council
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has outlined its vision for future infrastructure planning, funding and delivery in response to the federal government’s proposed National Infrastructure Assessment. The need for a longer-term infrastructure planning and investment strategy has been a central focus of…
Bulletin 266: Occupant Evacuation Solutions for Buildings
An approved fire safety plan specifies the classification of the building and fire protection designs implemented to maximize the level of safety for the occupants. As well as providing the evacuation procedures for the occupants during a fire emergency, the fire…
Canadian building permits dropped a record $1.6 billion in May
Statistics Canada reports that following four consecutive months of reaching new highs, the total value of building permits dropped a record $1.6 billion (-14.8%) to $9.5 billion in May. Every component was down, with multi-family dwellings in Ontario accounting for nearly three fifths…
International Code Council and North American Deck and Railing Association release important Deck Safety publication
The International Code Council and the North American Deck and Railing Association have released the second edition of Deck Construction: Based on the 2021 International Residential Code, which is the most comprehensive publication available for deck code compliance. The publication contains provisions…
Espanola high school students design mobile clinic for local hospital
Construction technology students at Espanola High School are putting their skills to the test by designing a mobile clinic for the Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre. Teacher Gabe Keresztesi was looking for a way to involve his students in a…
