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As blogged on New Atlas, 3D printing technology is set to have a real impact on the worlds of building and construction. Plans are already afoot for the world’s first 3D-printed neighborhood, while we’ve already seen what 3D-printed offices, houses and even castles can look…

Washington, D.C. (May 23, 2019) — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) was honored today with the President’s “E” Award for Export Service by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross at the U.S. Department of Commerce headquarters in…

CALGARY, May 23, 2019 /CNW/ – National Digital Asset Exchange Inc. (“NDAX”), a Canadian based cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with CLiC Lifestyles (“CLiC”), the first modular home builder in Canada, to accept cryptocurrency to purchase real estate in Calgary, Alberta. “NDAX is pleased to…

As reported in the Montreal Gazette, after experiencing the infamous Bridge to Nowhere construction debacle not so long ago, Dorval Mayor Edgar Rouleau is hoping Montrealers won’t have to wait years for a “much-needed” REM extension to Dorval’s intermodal…

Eco-friendly construction is more than just a trend or a marketing tool. When it comes to major assets like a building, focusing on energy efficiency and environmentally friendly construction can mean significant dollars saved over the life of the building, as…

As reported on CTV News, as the push continues to shift our country towards clean growth, and combatting climate change, a London high school was at the centre of the movement Tuesday. Dignitaries joined school officials for a ground-breaking…

As blogged on IEEE SPECTRUM, the construction industry can be a mess. When constructing any building, there are several steps you must take in a specific order, so a snag in one step tends to snowball into more problems down…

As reported on Yahoo News, a request to increase surface parking in downtown Moncton by the company that owns the Blue Cross Centre was rejected by city councillors in a 7-4 vote Tuesday. Slate Office REIT wanted to rezone 20 Record…

HUGO AGUILAR, P.E. IAPMO PREMIER VICE-PRÉSIDENT DU DÉVELOPPEMENT DES CODES ET NORMES Depuis sa formation en 1926, IAPMO est reconnue pour sa vision résolument tournée vers l’avenir. On pourrait aisément croire que l’assainissement et l’utilisation des ressources ont atteint leur apogée,…

As reported in the National Post, I suppose my seismic anxiety should peak when I go to California. After all, the Golden State is famous for deadly earthquakes. But I felt strangely reassured when I stepped off the plane in…

As reported in The Globe and Mail, a Vancouver developer has built an ultra-exclusive, three-unit, prime beach-front property in English Bay aimed at the international buyer who has so much extra cash to spare that they won’t care that it…

May 22, 2019 (Toronto, ON) – For decades, real estate development has been a male-dominated industry. But as the momentum for gender equality builds across various sectors around the globe, a group of women in Toronto are making a…

NANAIMO, BC, May 22, 2019 /CNW/ – Atlas Engineered Products (“AEP” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: AEP; OTC Markets: APEUF) is pleased to announce the introduction of customized wall panels to the product offering at its recently acquired SC Building Systems (“SC”)…

As reported in the Spruce Grove Examiner, Michael Brown will represent Spruce Grove on the world stage in October. The city resident has been nominated for the World Safety Organization’s Safety Person of the Year award. Brown has spoken at…

As reported on CBC News, an Arnprior, Ont., company that manufactures special foundations for buildings in the far north says the technology could be a solution for homeowners facing repeated flooding here. Until now, Triodetic’s “multipoint foundation” — a foundation made of…