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Ontario, Calif. (May 15, 2019) —The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) recently completed Technical Committee Meetings toward the development of the 2021 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®), in-development American National Standards…

Register now for a free webinar which will introduce tension fabric structures for hangars, MRO facilities, maintenance and manufacturing applications, as well as compare the benefits of fabric with traditional steel buildings. The live event will take place Wednesday, May 22…

I’m very pleased to announce that Lisa Donahue has joined the Enercare Connections team as Director, Client Management. As a senior leader and mentor, Lisa brings 15+ years of experience in developing and enabling teams most recently with Sears Canada, in…

With 40+ years of creating technology for optimal indoor air health and safety equipment, the Plymovent – Remove The Fume brand product portfolio offers mobile and stationary welding fume extractor equipment that can be sold anywhere welding equipment is sold. This…

As blogged by the National Research Council, floods represent a major cause of economic loss and a high potential for risk to the safety of Canadians. To address this important national challenge, a number of projects to improve the…

Victoria, BC (May 14, 2019) – Building permits spiked 80 per cent in March 2019 over the previous month on the strength of a seasonal surge in residential permits, reaching $106.9 million compared to $59.4 million in February 2019. Residential…

Ottawa, ON, April 15, 2019 – Statistics released today by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show national home sales edged higher in March 2019 after having declined sharply the previous month. Highlights: National home sales edged up 0.9% month-over-month…

MONTRÉAL, May 15, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ – ADM Aéroports de Montréal has awarded the construction management contract for the completion of its major cityside development program to a consortium consisting of Pomerleau, SNC-Lavalin and Construction Kiewit Cie (PSK). Under this initial…

May 14, 2019 (Hamilton, ON) – After standing derelict for years, the James Street Baptist Church is being resurrected as a contemporary destination in Hamilton’s downtown. Thoughtfully blending the famed church façade with modern architecture, Connolly, by Hue Developments and…

As reported on CTV News, the largest rooftop solar array in Manitoba was unveiled Monday at the Selkirk Recreation Complex. The solar array is a 200 kilowatt rooftop solar panel system and will offset energy costs for the City…

OTTAWA, May 14, 2019 – The eight projects and individuals receiving 2019 RAIC Awards of Excellence reflect outstanding achievement in architecture through innovation, green building, allied arts, advocacy, and journalism. “By sharing examples of the best current architecture with…

As blogged on betakit.com, Montreal-based BrainBox AI has announced the launch of a new product that combines deep learning, cloud-based computing and algorithms to support a self-sustaining commercial building. The company aims to redefine building automation and to be at the…

As reported on CBC News, an engineer who has worked on Canadian embassies around the world has been banned from working in B.C. after an investigation found his designs for a condo tower in Surrey were not up to building code…

As blogged on FastCompany.com, when you picture a green roof, you probably see a perfectly manicured space, like a skyscraper got a flat top and dyed it green. No doubt, such green roofs are beautiful, and they’re also superb…

Ontario, Calif. (May 13, 2019) — The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation’s (IWSH) next Community Plumbing Challenge (CPC) will take place in the Navajo Mountain region on the Arizona-Utah border June 3-7. The new project, in collaboration with…