NIBS Opens Call for Speakers for Building Innovation 2021
The National Institute of Building Sciences is reaching out to thought leaders and industry stakeholders to present during Building Innovation 2021: Virtual Edition. The conference takes place September 27-29, 2021, and it will feature three tracks: Resilience, Technology, and Workplace. “Building Innovation is an…
Construction hammers ahead in Vernon
A building boom continues to echo through Vernon. Building permit values for 2020 were $104 million and are already at $39 million for the first quarter of 2021. Residential permit values have reached $23 million this quarter, representing 59 units (compared…
JELD-WEN Canada named Manufacturer of the Year Winner from ENERGY STAR
JELD-WEN of Canada was named the ENERGY STAR® Manufacturer of the Year in the category of Windows and Doors for 2021. The ENERGY STAR® Canada Awards recognize organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy achievements. JELD-WEN of Canada has…
Novel concrete battery could let buildings store their own energy
One of the more interesting areas of battery research centers on how these devices can not just store energy, but also double as structural components. We’ve seen some impressive examples of this that could be worked into electric vehicles, and now scientists…
White House announces efforts to curb emissions in buildings
The Biden administration on Monday announced its latest push to cut carbon emissions by setting new efficiency standards for federal buildings and speeding up adoption of technologies to heat buildings with electricity rather than fossil fuels. The moves are the latest…
Quebec construction workers vote 93% for strike mandate
A strike could be called as of next Tuesday affecting 190,000 workers in Quebec’s construction industry. Unionized workers who form part of the Alliance syndicale voted 93 per cent in favour of an unlimited strike mandate, the group said on Wednesday.…
Ontario awards advance tunnel contract for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation, and Kinga Surma, Associate Minister of Transportation (GTA), issued the following statement on Thursday regarding the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension: “Under Premier Ford’s leadership, Ontario is undertaking the largest transit expansion in Canadian history. Through our…
Don’t Forget These Subcontract Provisions!
With all the “hurry up and wait” that goes on when trying to get a contract out the door, it can be tough to slow down long enough to make sure to include all the appropriate provisions. There are a lot…
US home construction falls a surprising 9.5% in April
U.S. home construction fell a surprisingly sharp 9.5% in April and economists attributed that partially to builders who delayed projects because of a surge in lumber prices and other supply constraints. The April decline left construction at a seasonally adjusted annual…