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The environmental impact of the construction industry has contributed significantly to global warming – specifically, construction projects emit large amounts of carbon dioxide. To date, buildings and the construction sector contributed to 40% of global emissions and the demand in the…

Ever thought about what it takes to keep the water you drink and the water you see outdoors clean? It’s not often considered! But there are companies who work tirelessly to make it all happen. Aquatera is one such company. Since 2003, they’ve…

A Norwegian Greentech company has recently unveiled its new 1,000-foot (324m) tall, floating wind turbine array. Called “Wind Catcher”, this innovation in renewable energy generation could be used to power as many as 80,000 homes. The system has been developed by the Norwegian-based Wind…

The notoriously large carbon footprint of cement production is a prime target for researchers looking to chip away at the problem of climate change, and we’ve seen how this could involve all kinds of tweaks to the recipe. Scientists at Stanford University have…

From icy tundras to billowing clouds, the color white crops up repeatedly in our planet’s palette. This color provides a natural way for light from the sun to reflect back from the Earth’s surface and into space. This effect—known as the…

Construction has begun at the future site of the new joint-use facility replacing Argyle School and École St. Pius X elementary schools in Regina.  Quorex Construction Services Ltd. was awarded the contract to build the schools and has already started digging the…

The Haisla Nation and Pembina Pipeline Corporation (“Pembina”) are pleased to announce a partnership agreement whereby Pembina will become the Haisla Nation’s partner in the development of the proposed Cedar LNG Project (“Cedar LNG” or the “Project”). The Project is strategically positioned to…

In 1956, Luigi Mion left Italy for Canada, looking to build a new life. Within a year, he had landed in Ottawa and co-founded Central Precast, a company manufacturing precast concrete products.  Today, Central Precast has spun off into three separate…

The hosts of a construction podcast that aired comments about cat-calling and potential sexual assault say they are dropping a $15 million defamation lawsuit against a female carpenter who called out the offensive remarks online. Manny Neves and Jim Caruk, who…

The National Urban Design Awards of the RAIC, Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) recognize excellence in urban design and demonstrate its importance to the general public. The Urban Design Awards program was established…

Statistics Canada reports that total investment in building construction increased 6.3% to $19.9 billion. Residential construction investment performed strongly in April, rising for a 12th consecutive month. In contrast, non-residential construction has not fully returned to pre-COVID-19 levels. However, it increased by 0.9% this month. On…

Two men who run a prominent construction industry podcast that aired remarks about cat-calling and trying to grab women have filed a $15 million defamation lawsuit against a carpenter who criticized the remarks on social media. The offensive remarks were made…

The construction industry may be booming in New Brunswick amid COVID-19, but some contractors and renovators are having to turn down work due to a lack of trades workers. Jonathan Denton, the owner of Little John’s Renovations in Moncton, said he…

Devimco Immobilier today broke ground on the first of the two towers of the Sir Charles Condominiums, marking Phase One of the developer’s vast multifunctional project in the area of the City of Longueuil’s downtown core and the Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke métro station. Valued at nearly $800 million, the entire…

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking volunteers, with technical background in plumbing and mechanical systems and specific knowledge of wastewater diverter valves and diversion systems — such as jurisdictional authorities, testing lab and educational facility representatives, as well as…