Ottawa defers $844M in Muskrat Falls payments
The federal government is again saying it will take steps to make Newfoundland and Labrador’s Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project financially stable — including waiving immediate payments due from Crown corporation Nalcor Energy — but there are few exact details on how the project…
Skills Ontario welcomes newly appointed board directors
With the appointment of eight new members to its board of directors, Skills Ontario welcomes an experienced and diverse group of respected and passionate experts to help lead Skills Ontario into its fourth decade of positive impact. Furthermore, four directors’ terms…
IAPMO promotes Gaby Davis and Tom Palkon to new positions
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), in recognition of their work expanding The IAPMO Group’s capabilities and influence worldwide, has promoted Gaby Davis to chief administrative officer and Tom Palkon to chief technical services officer, incoming IAPMO CEO…
Autonomous trucks to operate in a stone quarry in Norway
Steer AS has recently landed their first large contract with a Norwegian partner. On behalf of the entrepreneur Romarheim AS, Steer is developing their technology to use in a fleet of autonomous dump trucks transporting stones in a stone quarry on…
David Eckell of Graybar appointed to the CABA Board of Directors
The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Eckell, National Market Manager for GIG and Data Communications solutions at Graybar. Graybar is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, industrial, communications and data…
New energy pathway now available to Canadian projects
The unique needs of the Canadian market were reflected in the latest addenda to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. They include an alternative compliance pathway (ACP) that shifts the focus from energy cost to energy usage.…
Ontario property assessments top $3 trillion in 2020
Ontario’s property landscape is changing. The assessed value of all properties in the province is now estimated to be more than $3 trillion. These changes are summarized in the annual assessment rolls, which were delivered to municipalities across Ontario today. “Even during a pandemic, Ontario continues to…
Modular construction meets changing needs in the pandemic
When the University of Denver reopened for classes this fall, there was a new building on campus next to the student athletics center: a coronavirus testing center created using modular construction. Students and staff can either walk up or drive up…