WSP named prime consultant for TTC’s Line 1 subway enhancement program
WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consulting firms, announced this week that it has been named the prime consultant on the $30-million Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) Subway Capacity Enhancement Program for Line 1, after achieving the highest score in a…
UL celebrates 100 years in Canada
UL, a leading global safety science company, officially marks its 100th anniversary in Canada this year. Initially established in Toronto by UL founder, William H. Merrill, to test the safety of appliances and other household devices, UL in Canada has grown over the past century to now employ…
Pomerleau named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers
For the first time, Pomerleau, a Canadian construction leader and pioneer in sustainable buildings and renewable energy, has been selected by Canada’s Top 100 Employers as one of the best employers in the country. This recognition rewards Canadian companies offering exceptional workplaces for their…
Unexpected explosion could delay REM project up to 18 months
The builders of the Réseau express métropolitain revealed on Wednesday that leftover explosive material from the century-old Mount Royal tunnel’s original construction detonated in July. No workers were injured by the explosion, which along with the pandemic, has meant that construction…
Developer will add as many as 300 new homes to Goderich
Set in the south end of Goderich, a residential development of nearly 100 acres by Coast includes real estate lots with 1,300 feet of a view of Lake Huron. Coast Goderich plans to develop upwards of 300 units in that space…
Function meets form when it comes to entranceway lighting
When it comes to selecting exterior wall lighting for commercial or residential condo entrances, the decision typically comes down to utility/cost. As a result, the client ends up with a functional prismatic or downward directional luminaire which achieves the basic function…
Report: 1.5 million Canadian jobs in green building by 2030
Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has released a new report that shows the potential of a green recovery that prioritizes green building. The Climate Forward modelling done for Canada’s Green Building Engine: Market Impact and Opportunities in a Critical Decade, indicates that…
Former AWC Manager Receives ICC’s Bobby J. Fowler Award
The prestigious International Code Council Bobby J. Fowler Award was presented today to Sam W Francis, retired Senior Director of National Programs for the American Wood Council (AWC). “Sam’s unique combination of knowledge, humor, and respect for others has resulted in code…