Home building in Alberta is about to take a quantum leap. With the introduction of its first two net zero homes earlier this week — one show home in Seton in southeast Calgary, the other show home in southeast Edmonton in…
Home building in Alberta is about to take a quantum leap. With the introduction of its first two net zero homes earlier this week — one show home in Seton in southeast Calgary, the other show home in southeast Edmonton in…
Looking up at Jean-Michel Alie’s two-story home perched on a small hill at the end of a long driveway in the Eastern Townships, it’s easy to understand the joy he feels as he describes the process it took to build it.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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,…
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…
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…
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…