Residential building permits rebound on Vancouver Island
The total value of building permits issued on Vancouver Island slipped four per cent to $652.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 from $681.6 million the third quarter. Residential building permits jumped 26 per cent over the third quarter to $538.2…
Climate-friendly foam building insulation may do more harm than good
The use of the polymeric flame retardant PolyFR in “eco-friendly” foam plastic building insulation may be harmful to human health and the environment, according to a new commentary in Environmental Science & Technology. The authors’ analysis identifies several points during the lifecycle…
Overactive Media to build esports and entertainment venue in Toronto
OverActive Media has confirmed details of their highly-anticipated performance venue, projected to be completed in 2025. The near $500 million project which includes a theatre-style entertainment venue and hotel complex will be the first new sports or entertainment venue built in…
What happens when a new London building looks very familiar?
In 2014, Toronto-based architectural firm G+C Architects proudly completed an unusual project: a Jenga-like condominium tower on the city’s Etobicoke lakeshore, with alternating black and white balconies that seem to wrap around its centre. The 50-storey residential building, named LAGO, was…
The world’s first 3D-printed school is taking shape in Madagascar
A new project in Madagascar is rethinking the building blocks of education – using 3D printing to create new schools. Non-profit organisation Thinking Huts has partnered with architectural design agency Studio Mortazavi to create the world’s first 3D-printed school on the campus of…
What is BODAQ Interior Film from Hyundai L&C?
BODAQ Interior Film is a lightweight self-adhesive stretchable non-toxic finishing solution that is used to cover any surfaces, for instance, walls, ceilings, doors, furniture, and other, whether they are flat or curved. With its eco-friendly, highly durable, and diverse pattern designs,…
ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 12000-2021 Now Available
ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 12000-2021, Professional Qualifications Standard for Water Management and Infection Control Risk Assessment for Building Systems, has been designated as an American National Standard by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and is now available. ASSE Series 12000 sets minimum…
Construction industry fears a skilled-trades shortage
Like so many other sectors, the trades are not immune from the wave of baby boomers set to retire in the coming decade, adding urgency to the recruitment of younger and underrepresented people, those in construction say. “By 2029, we will…