Saturday, October 5, 2024 
Alberta-based tiny home project goes cross-country
Last year at this time, tiny house designer Kenton Zerbin was busy growing the ‘tiny house movement’–teaching workshops in central and southern Alberta on creating efficient homes and installing edible landscapes. The former high school teacher has walked the talk for several years,…
2021 Emerging Water Technology Symposium to be convened as virtual event
The co-conveners of the 2021 Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS) have determined that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the event will go forward as a two-day virtual symposium, scheduled for May 11-12. The EWTS was previously scheduled to be convened…
Interest in custom birdhouse building increases amid pandemic
While many people look for new indoor hobbies to pursue, birdhouse building has become increasingly popular in southern Saskatchewan. Dan Fradette, who has been woodworking for years, said he’s noticed a spike in other crafters since the pandemic started. “I spend…
Greater longevity is given to the beams of the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge
Concerned about the need to optimize public investment in the renovation or reconstruction of Quebec’s infrastructure, Béton Concept A.M. has opted, in recent months, for an innovative work planning method for the execution of major work, reinforcement and repair of the girders of the Île-aux-Tourtes…
Biden looks to give a big boost to homebuyers and builders
Anyone looking to buy a home today is likely frustrated by sky-high prices and slim pickings. But President-elect Joe Biden, who takes office Wednesday, will aim to ease those issues as he gears up to implement his plans for the housing market. From…
As day zero approaches, home builders need to prepare
Day Zero, the day when tap water will no longer be available, has happened in several places in the world in recent years and is predicted to start afflicting more and more cities within the next decade, with Los Angeles and…
City of Edmonton eyes possible $23 million in grants for big downtown projects starting construction to offset COVID-19 impacts
City council is looking at giving nearly $23 million in grants over four or five years to developers of major downtown projects starting construction this year. City staff recommended council approve an incentive program that takes funds from reserves set aside…
New SALTO Dark Bronze finish option offers perfect match for new building design trends
The new Dark Bronze option gives architects and designers even more choices when it comes to SALTO smart access door lock hardware configuration for the XS4 Original and Mini ANSI product range. SALTO access control door lock components and system peripherals…
IAPMO R&T performs gap analysis and compliance assessments to new NIST SP 800-171 regulations
IAPMO R&T is proud to announce a new service, performing NIST SP 800-171 gap analysis and compliance assessments for Department of Defense primary and subcontractors to help them comply with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) regulations. IAPMO R&T has streamlined…
The next generation of eye protection
Claudio Dente, President of Dentec Safety Specialists, is happy to announce the latest developments in eye protection. Mr. Dente remarked, “our new line has been designed with the worker in mind right from the start”. Worker acceptance is key to a…
Accelerated bridge construction and GEOBIM
A traditional bridge construction process involves significant challenges pertaining to economic losses for indigenous businesses, disruption of emergency and utility services, and increased traffic snarls. Most of the bridge designs, especially the complex ones, are initially designed using Building Information Modelling…
North Klondike Highway reconstruction project off to a bumpy start
Motorists travelling along Yukon’s North Klondike Highway between Dawson City and Gravel Lake last summer say it was a nightmare to navigate through the work zones — and they are not looking forward to spring, when work resumes. But the company doing the work…
Lobster shells inspire stronger 3D-printed concrete
As we’ve seen through recently constructed office buildings in Dubai, bridges in the Netherlands and low-cost housing in Latin America, 3D printing is beginning to shape the way modern structures are formed, and new research could further widen the potential of this technology. Scientists at…
Digital Twin Consortium announces liaison with the Continental Automated Buildings Association
Digital Twin Consortium® and Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) have entered into a liaison agreement to accelerate the development, deployment, and wide-scale adoption of open digital twin technologies in connected homes and intelligent buildings. Under the agreement, both associations have agreed…
Province and Feds fund viewing platform construction at Peggy’s Cove
The provincial and federal governments are kicking in a combined $3.1 million to build an extensive viewing platform and related infrastructure at Peggys Cove. The platform with wood and steel deck and railings sets up an accessible viewing area overlooking the…
