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The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) has published IAPMO IS 34 (Installation Standards for Solar PV and Energy Storage Systems), the result of a memorandum of understanding between IAPMO, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)…

Huntsman Building Solutions is doing a “coast to coast” Canadian roadshow to introduce its innovative new Heatlok® Soya HFO spray foam insulation product. It’s an opportunity for insulation contractors and applicators to try out the hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) based product. They can…

Municipalities issued building permits worth $8.2 billion in October, down 14.6% from the previous month. September’s peak was the second highest value on record, with October’s results more in line with recent months. Commercial permits in Ontario fall to earth after record month…

Rogers Communications Inc. says it was exploring the future of its Toronto stadium prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the virus has caused it to put those plans on hold. “Prior to the pandemic, we were exploring options for the stadium but through this year…

Biiibo offers on-time, under budget building supply deliveries in Toronto, the GTA and beyond. At Biiibo, we have one collective goal: to provide customers with a last-mile delivery service they can count on. Our staff knows firsthand how much time and money can be…

Welcome to this week’s special edition of the News Round Up published by Construction Links Network.  This week, we are celebrating Buildings Week which typically would consist of person-to-person conferences and tradeshows in Toronto and Calgary. However, we all know that…

A typical skyscraper has a massive carbon footprint, both embedded in the production of materials such as concrete and steel and from the energy used to keep it running. But if this new, conceptual 105-story skyscraper is built, it could operate…

YWCA Toronto is excited to announce the launch of the Women in Trades and Technology (WiTT) app — now available in the iOS App Store and Google Play. By next year, one in five new jobs in Ontario will be in trades-related occupations. Most of…

It’s a challenging time for many as people continue to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. But on one tiny, yet significant square of the world, Indigenous students are prepping for a new normal by training in clean energy construction. From Sept.…

Canada’s commitment to making homes and buildings more energy efficient will continue to grow in coming years to meet national net-zero energy and emissions goals. This has increased opportunities for the residential construction industry to meet current and emerging energy performance…

It is not uncommon for building fire alarm control panels, sprinkler risers, standpipes, etc. to be temporarily taken out of service when repairs are necessary. In other cases, a particular zone or detection device might be temporarily taken offline while waiting…

It’s always a great feeling when hard work gets the recognition it deserves. Euro Tile & Stone’s Delta Hotel Pool restoration project was something that we were excited to collaborate on, as it challenged us to find ways to safeguard the…

Renter’s behaviors are constantly changing and the global pandemic has sped up the digital transformation of the rental industry. Not only do landlords and property managers have to match these behaviors, but also enhance their tenants’ experiences.  One of the most…

During the Buildings Week 2020 virtual expo (Nov. 30th – Dec. 4th), Alert Labs will be featuring its award-winning water leak and flood solutions that have saved customers across North America over $10M. You can now minimize the risk of water…

Duradek, waterproof vinyl deck membranes offer the advantage of cooler surfaces for roof decks, sundecks and balconies. The Cool-Dek line consists of Duradek’s 5 coolest colours. These colours are up to 16% cooler than the warmest colour (Legacy Barnwood) and 18%…