Thursday, April 18, 2024 
NIBS Convenes BIM Executive Roundtable on Construction Industry Digital Transformation
The National Institute of Building Sciences recently met with an exclusive list of leaders from public and private organizations to discuss the need for a coordinated program to advance collaboration and innovation in the building industry. The Building Information Management (BIM) Executive Roundtable…
IAPMO makes tentative interim amendment available for public comment
In accordance with the IAPMO Regulations Governing Committee Projects, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) announces a tentative interim amendment (TIA) to the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) has been submitted for public comment. TIA…
Magic Lite announces new sales agents for Quebec
Canada’s trusted source for architectural and specialty lighting solutions, Magic Lite, is pleased to announce the signing of new specification and distribution sales agencies in Quebec, edp and AMP. Both edp Inc., in Montreal, and AMP Inc., in Quebec City, offer…
Bulletin 261: Emergency Evacuation Readiness in a Building
There is no doubt that fire and smoke can spread quickly throughout a building, calling for a quick and safe evacuation of the occupants. For landlords, workplace employers, property managers, and various operators of non-domestic occupancies, the evacuation procedures within the…
Ledcor appoints Russell Zirnhelt as Head of Building Construction Division
The Ledcor Group of Companies (Ledcor) announced today a change in the leadership of its Canadian Building Construction Division. Russell Zirnhelt has been appointed Executive Vice President of Construction and leader of the division, which has over $1 Billion (CAD) in annual revenue and considerable…
People, Plants and Paving Digital Conference brings in talent from reality TV, Caterpillar, Wirtgen, LeeBoy and more
World of Asphalt and the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) are excited to announce some of the biggest sessions being featured at this first-ever digital conference for asphalt pavement professionals. People looking to learn from these pros can register here. A…
Kitchener GO rail tunnel excavation complete
The Ontario government has completed excavation of the second of two tunnels under Highways 401 and 409, bringing the Kitchener GO corridor one step closer to becoming a two-way, all-day rail service. This milestone represents a significant achievement in Ontario’s GO…
Study finds IAPMO’s Water Demand Calculator can lead to cost savings in building pipe sizing
Builders who use the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials’ (IAPMO) Water Demand Calculator for residential projects can achieve significant savings due to its improved methods for determining proper pipe sizing, a third-party engineering firm’s study has found. IAPMO commissioned…
P.E.I. newcomers using virtual reality to learn trade skills
Some highly skilled newcomers are heading to class on P.E.I. to bring their trades training up to Canadian standards. The Construction Association of P.E.I. is working with 60 newcomers over the next 30 months — and they are using some unique technology…
This house was 3D printed in 48 hours and finished in a week
“I love this space,” exclaimed the woman, in her early 20s, looking around as she walked into the room. “I thought you would,” the real estate agent said, all smiles. “It would make a great office or, depending on what your plans are,…
Booming construction sector still subject to insurance market challenges
The construction sector has often been called the backbone of the Canadian economy, employing more than 1.2 million workers that represent around 7% of the total Canadian workforce. This sector is also expected be worth $455 billion by 2024, according to…
New ‘future city’ to rise in southwest China
A new “future city” is set to spring up in southwest China, featuring an urban design intended to combine industry and technology with the pastoral beauty of the countryside. The 4.6-square-kilometer (1.8-square-mile) site outside Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, will…
BODAQ Interior Film Hits the North American Market
Architectural film: an innovative lightweight self-adhesive stretchable refinishing material for interior design and decoration. After successful growth in Asia and Europe, BODAQ architectural film became the product of choice to use when renovating homes, offices, and commercial spaces. In 2019 Nelcos Distribution Inc, the…
Investment in Canadian building construction increased 1.5% in December
Statistics Canada reports that total investment in building construction increased 1.5% in December, following three consecutive months of declines. Investment in the residential sector reached a record high of $11.1 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment in building construction increased 1.0% to…
Canadian Construction Association invites industry to connect at its virtual annual conference
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is pleased to announce that General (Ret’d) Rick Hillier will be headlining its virtual annual conference this year. His keynote on adaptive leadership in the next normal will kick off a carefully curated program of presentations,…
