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Newly constructed buildings which are deemed under the fire code as requiring a fire safety plan are to have an approved version in place prior to the occupancy of the building. In some cases, fire officials may authorize that a draft…

If you don’t know what a ‘Passive House’ is you’re in good company, most people haven’t. Passive Houses are essentially buildings which use very little energy for heating and cooling, whilst also providing a high level of comfort. If I were…

Oxford Properties Group and Alberta Investment Management Corp, better known as AIMCO, are planning to transform 130 acres in downtown Mississauga into a sprawling 37 tower development. Eric Plesman, executive vice-president and head of North America for Oxford Properties stated that their…

The federal department responsible for billions of dollars in renovation and reconstruction of Parliament Hill’s aging buildings has launched a plan to raze old buildings across Ottawa’s Wellington St. directly in front of the Peace Tower to create yet more new…

The infamous Santa Ana winds, known for causing damage across Southern California, blew several panels of the new border wall being constructed onto the Mexican side of the border, according to officials. The incident happened late Wednesday morning in Calexico, a small border city in Imperial County, Calif., about 120 miles east…

A group of Alberta firefighters is calling on the province to rethink a decision to allow for the construction of wood buildings up to 12 storeys tall. On Friday, the province announced it will allow construction of 12-storey buildings using fire-resistant…

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) gave a strong performance in 2019, delivering another record set of annual financial results and growing market share in the world’s largest construction market, China. For the full year the company saw sales rise 5%, despite…

The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes invites all interested parties to take part in a final opportunity for public review of the last set of proposed changes to the 2015 editions of the National Building Code, the National Fire…

An Ontario company and a former foreman were arraigned in Dartmouth provincial court Wednesday on safety charges stemming from a fatal accident at a construction site almost two years ago. Brandon Alcorn, 22, of Porters Lake died from a head injury…

In a world first, Canadian construction leader Pomerleau will begin today a six-month field usage of Spot, a fully-automated, battery-operated moving robot, on one of its worksites near Montreal. Spot will be used with a 360o HD camera attached onto its back. The…

Nunatsiaq News reports that the Nunavut government wants the public’s feedback on its review of the Apprenticeship Act. From Jan. 2020 to June 2020, the Department of Family Services will hold community consultation sessions throughout Nunavut. “Discussions will focus on preparing…

Vancouver House, Westbank’s 52-storey luxury residential tower, designed by Danish architect Bjarke Ingels of the firm BIG, is largely finished at the north end of Granville Bridge. The first phase of residential occupancy is complete. Aside from this high-profile building, numerous…

New Jersey will be the first state in the U.S. to require builders to take the climate crisis into consideration before seeking permission for a project. Gov. Phil Murphy announced the new regulations Monday as part of the final version of the state’s master…

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has released the 2021 edition of the National Standard Plumbing Code – Illustrated (NSPC). An updated version of the 2018 NSPC, the book may be purchased via the IAPMO web store at…

A new program sponsored by the Province of BC and the Industry Training Authority BC (ITA) will provide an opportunity for Indigenous students to explore career options in trades at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Cowichan Campus and Camosun College. Camosun and…