Engineered system can cool buildings without the use of electricity
As blogged on TechnologyNetworks.com, engineers have designed a new system that can help cool buildings in crowded metropolitan areas without consuming electricity, an important innovation at a time when cities are working to adapt to climate change. The system consists of…
Scotiabank Arena in Toronto is getting a makeover
As blogged on blogTO.com, Scotiabank Arena is changing, again, but this time it’s physical. The building is getting a multimillion-dollar renovation. The revamps Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment has planned will enhance the current building, which originally opened in 1999, and improve the tech side…
U.S. construction spending posts biggest drop in seven months
As reported in the Financial Post, U.S. construction spending fell by the most in seven month in June as investment in private construction projects tumbled to a more than 1-1/2-year low. The Commerce Department said on Thursday construction spending dropped 1.3%, the…
2019 edition of ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 16000 now available
Mokena, Ill. (July 31, 2019) — ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 16000-2019, Professional Qualifications Standard for Inspectors and Plans Examiners, has been designated as an American National Standard by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and is now available for purchase. ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 16000-2019…
City of Regina looks for ways to encourage infill development
As reported in the Regina Leader-Post, when Ward 3 Coun. Andrew Stevens makes his way through the Heritage Neighbourhood, he sees at least one vacant lot on every block. Some have turned into overgrown weed beds. Others are occupied by vacant…