Free download – 2018 Code Conforming Wood Design now available
The 2018 Code Conforming Wood Design (CCWD), a joint publication of the American Wood Council (AWC) and the International Code Council, is now available as a free download. The publication concisely summarizes the most important provisions related to the…
Quebec government offers subsidies to attract skilled workers
As reported on CTV News, with the province facing a shortage of skilled labour the Coalition Avenir Quebec announced on Monday it would offer subsidies to companies looking to attract foreign workers. The $54 million program will allow companies that need…
St. John’s council approves six-storey Churchill Square building
As reported in The Telegram, St. John’s city council unanimously approved a six-storey mixed-use building on the site of the old Dominion grocery store in Churchill Square. The decision was made at the regular Monday council meeting. All councillors present…
Applications of immersive technologies in smart cities
As blogged on Forbes.com, for quite a while now, there’s been great interest in smart cities. While there is no universally accepted definition of a smart city, the ultimate aim is to provide improved citizen services and a better lifestyle to…
Ontario Power Generation safely demolishes Nanticoke Powerhouse
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) safely demolished the powerhouse of the former Nanticoke Generating Station (GS), which was at one time the largest coal-fired plant in the world. The site on the north shore of Lake Erie has been transformed into OPG’s first-ever…