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As reported on NanaimoNewsNow.com, complaints are piling up against an unlicensed Nanaimo contractor, including from a woman outraged by an alleged botched and incomplete exterior home renovation. Jason William Coburn, owner and operator of 2-of-a-Kind Renovation, was brought to NanaimoNewsNOW’s attention…

SINGAPORE, Oct. 20, 2019 /CNW/ — The Year in Infrastructure Conference — Bentley Systems, the leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twin cloud services for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, and Topcon Positioning Systems, a world leader in positioning technology for the…

As reported on CBC News, cold, grey, and dull. I’m not talking about Vancouver’s weather — I’m talking about its architecture. Just take a walk along False Creek or Coal Harbour and you’ll find yourself surrounded by towers of glass…

As reported on CTV News, the legacy of two downtown buildings is on track towards a new chapter in their history. “Our mayor referred to it as a hidden gem in the city and we’ve done what we can…

Statistics Canada reports that total investment in building construction increased 1.4% in August to $15.5 billion, with gains in both the residential (+1.8% to $10.6 billion) and non-residential (+0.5% to $4.9 billion) sectors. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment in building construction…

As reported on CTV News, housing advocates in the Plateau and members of Quebec Solidaire are calling on the provincial government to put an end to a practice they say landlords use to take advantage of tenants. “Renovictions,” or…

TORONTO — The Ontario government is launching a new framework for receiving and evaluating infrastructure proposals from the private sector. Unsolicited proposals (USP) are proposals to the government that were not requested through an existing procurement. This marks the…

Hydro One is investing $150 million in a new state-of-the-art Ontario grid control centre in West Orillia. Mayor Steve Clarke stated that this investment is one of the most significant in Orillia’s history and it would bring a near-term economic…

As reported on CBSnews.com, speculation mounted Wednesday about possible causes of the weekend collapse of the half-built Hard Rock Café in New Orleans, reports the CBS affiliate here, WWL-TV. As authorities shifted from rescue operations to tearing down the structure’s…

As blogged on New Atlas, London based architectural studio Suprblk has transformed an apartment inside an old biscuit factory by incorporating bespoke pods instead of walls. The smart space-saving design means the occupants can now enjoy an additional 20…

MONTRÉAL, Oct. 17, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ – HEC Montréal started construction of its new building in the business district this morning, with the traditional ground-breaking ceremony. The event was attended by Hélène Desmarais, Chair of the HEC Montréal Board of Directors, Federico…

As blogged on Stuff.co.nz, new imaging technology has revealed hundreds of major buildings nationwide have defective or missing concrete or reinforcing steel. Concrete investigators say their scanning shows many buildings have not been constructed according to the plans. They…

As blogged on PopularMechanics.com, in August 2019, the Japanese multinational holding firm SoftBank invested $110 million in Swiss company Energy Vault. It was a major boon for the company, which has a somewhat unique take on renewables: It stores potential…

OTTAWA, October 17, 2019 – Three parties have responded to questions from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) about sustainability, living conditions in Indigenous communities, federal procurement, and a national architecture policy for Canada. The RAIC is advocating for a…

Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council is hosting its 2019 Annual Conference, Code Hearings, and Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, from October 20 – 30, 2019. The event brings together professionals from every sector of the building industry…