Construction of expanded Trans Mountain pipeline to begin soon in B.C.
Construction will soon ramp up on the expansion of the Trans Mountain oil export pipeline, including the installation of pipe in British Columbia where opposition to the project has been loudest. The multi-billion dollar project is owned by the federal government and will transport…
Québec government highlights the reopening of all construction sites
On the occasion of a visit to the worksite of Construction Michel Gagnon Ltée in Trois-Rivières, the Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity and Minister responsible for the Mauricie region, Jean Boulet, and the Minister of Economy and Innovation and Minister responsible…
Weekly Round Up – May 9, 2020
As we slowly open up the economy, I am noticing a popular trend towards webinars and online conferences in our industry. Will this trend continue when it is safe to have large gatherings at a trade show or conference? Time will…
Nine high density certifications awarded by BUILT GREEN®
This quarter saw nine high density projects successfully complete the audit process. These projects met compliance requirements for energy performance in Energy & Envelope, alongside Built Green’s requirements in the other sections of our certification: Materials & Methods, Indoor Air Quality,…
Canadian housing starts activity diverged regionally in April
CMHC’s monthly Starts and Completions Survey (SCS) for April was conducted in each province with the exception of Québec, following the introduction of pandemic measures in the province in late March. Residential construction in Québec resumed on April 20. We will resume…
RAIC launches 2020 Virtual Conference on Architecture
The RAIC’s Annual Conference on Architecture is an important gathering for the profession in Canada. As the state of our day-to-day lives continues to shift and we adapt to new realities, the RAIC’s commitment to supporting the practice remains a top priority. The RAIC has therefore transitioned its annual conference to a virtual platform. Join your colleagues and…