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…
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…
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…
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…
Emerging robotics technology may lead to better buildings in less time
Emerging robotics technology may soon help construction companies and contractors create buildings in less time at higher quality and at lower costs. Purdue University innovators developed and are testing a novel construction robotic system that uses an innovative mechanical design with advances…