Friday, October 4, 2024 
Architect who designed Ontario Place would be ‘horrified’ by current proposals, daughter says
While the provincial government remains tight-lipped about the future of Ontario Place, the daughter of the architect who designed it wants redevelopment plans to preserve both the site’s cultural heritage and her father’s “incredibly unique” architectural structure. “I think Ontario Place can…
Composite rebar for future infrastructure
Worldwide, concrete structures are under attack like never before. Not only has traffic increased on roads, bridges and overpasses, but climate change has increased extreme weather events, including violent storms and torrential rains that result in flash floods and other destructive…
Quebec manufacturing and construction sectors warn against new COVID-19 lockdowns
Quebec’s manufacturing and construction associations say there will be major damage to Quebec’s economy if the government imposes a strict COVID-19 lockdown similar to what occurred last spring. Veronique Proulx, CEO of Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du Quebec, reacted Tuesday to multiple…
ACI expands knowledge resources through new member benefits
To provide additional knowledge resources to members, the American Concrete Institute launched new member benefits beginning January 1, 2021. ACI members now have free access to all ACI University live webinars, free access to 260+ on-demand courses, and unlimited access to…
IAPMO promotes Marcello, Nunez, Lindsay to new positions
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is pleased to announce the promotions of Tony Marcello to senior vice president of Training and Credentialing Services, D.J. Nunez to senior vice president of Field Services, and Christopher Lindsay to vice…
Command Center Blog: Concrete Maturity Meters Used on ENR Excellence in Safety Award-Winning Project
The general contractor building the Hyatt Regency Stonebriar in Frisco, Texas used maturity meters on the award-winning project to monitor strength gain during curing. The Hyatt Regency Stonebriar in Frisco, Texas won the Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Excellence in Safety award. The 18-story…
The Trans Mountain project faces a year of challenges and opportunity
After a hiatus of about two weeks, construction on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is expected to resume today, but with a restricted workforce. The return to work marks the beginning of a critical year for the federal government-owned pipeline. In 2021, the project plans…
US construction spending increases solid 0.9% in November
The Associated Press reports that spending on U.S. construction projects increased 0.9% in November as strength in home building offset weakness in other parts of the construction industry. The November gain followed a bigger 1.6% rise in October and left construction…
Modern Niagara converts AMPED Sports Lab and Ice Complex into a Zero Carbon Building
Modern Niagara has converted AMPED Sports Lab and Ice Complex into the first Zero Carbon Building™ – Performance Standard certified arena, achieved in December 2020 through the Canada Green Building Council®’s Zero Carbon Building™ Program. Modern Niagara is a national mechanical and electrical, building services,…
This company is making building tiles out of polluted air
India has the world’s worst air pollution. Home to 21 of the world’s 30 most polluted cities, its toxic air kills more than one million people each year. That’s partly because the South Asian nation is the world’s second largest brick producer. Brick kilns — which account…
Green buildings can bring fresh air to design – they can also bring pests
Throughout the world architects are designing green buildings, whether it’s in their sustainable construction, environmentally friendly operation or actually green by style. It’s broadly titled biophilia, connecting people with nature, and it can lead to some creative and innovative designs. But now…
Construction Links Network introduces Foreman Fred
Over the past six months, it has been my goal to start creating consistent video content to support Construction Links Network. While this may seem easy for some, I have heavily researched “best practices” for creating video content as well as…
Construction survey shows B.C. firms expect less work in 2021 but need more workers
The association representing construction employers in British Columbia says most expect less work in 2021, although employees will see wages climb. The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association has released its annual report showing just 38 per cent of firms expect more…
Université de Sherbrooke students create greener greenhouse
Three engineering students at l’Université de Sherbrooke spent three years designing and building their perfect greenhouse. They set out to build a smart green building, which would be entirely off-grid, and a model for future construction projects, while also promoting food…
Redevelopment planned for former Sault Ste. Marie hospital site
A 200-bed long-term care facility and luxury townhouses are part of a redevelopment planned for the former Sault Area Hospital site. Southern Ontario businessman Italo Ferrari wants to put up 64 two-and-three bedroom townhouses at Water’s Edge Villas in the rear…
