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As blogged on FastCompany.com, an abandoned mine shaft beneath the town of Mansfield, England, is an unlikely place to shape the future of cities. But here, researchers from the nearby University of Nottingham are planning to launch a “deep farm” that…

Ontario, Calif. (July 29, 2019) — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is calling for public comments on formal proposals toward the development of the 2020 Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand). The comment form, with instructions and…

As reported in the Calgary Herald, an office-to-residential conversion in Calgary’s Beltline neighbourhood is being praised as a creative response to the city’s economic downturn. The seven-storey, 62,000-square-foot building on the corner of 11th Avenue and 11th Street S.W. was an…

OTTAWA, July 29, 2019 – The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is proud to announce that the latest edition of A Guide to Determining Appropriate Fees for the Services of an Architect is now available. “The practice of architecture and…

As reported in The Star, Ottawa has unveiled a new program that will offer both an immigration pathway for undocumented construction workers in Greater Toronto and help to address a labour shortage in the city. The pilot has spots for 500…

As reported in the Montreal Gazette, Toronto’s never-ending construction has turned up a really big rock — a boulder believed to be a billion years old. Construction crews working on the century-old water main along Bloor St. W., between Bathurst St. and Spadina…

As blogged on InterestingEngineering.com, kinematic architecture combines art and design to develop both functional designs and aesthetically pleasing installations. Advertise YOUR business on Construction Links Network – Download the media kit When the world of kinematics and architecture come together some…

As reported in the Daily Herald Tribune, next Monday will mark the eighth anniversary since then-Premier Ed Stelmach used a backhoe to break ground for the still unfinished Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. The $763-million facility was originally slated for completion in…

The Benvenuto Group is proposing a unique styled mid-rise condo building in Toronto. StudioAC and +VG Architects designed the 9 storey building which was well received at the 2019 Toronto Design Review Panel. It is called Monza Condos and is named…

As reported in The ChronicleHerald, it’s a phrase we hear all too often. It makes your blood boil. After every tragedy — be it BP’s massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico (the biggest environmental disaster in U.S. history) or…

It is undeniable that the current state of the Petrochemical industry in Canada is characterised by optimism. From the abundant construction opportunities to the incentives and support offered from government, the future of PetChem in Canada looks bright. Indeed Downstream investment…

As reported in The Star, a group that advocates for better accessibility standards in Ontario is voicing concerns about the province’s new assessment plan. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Alliance says the plan to conduct accessibility assessments of…

As blogged on Forbes.com, what if you lived in a house that was designed to change over time as needed? As a young couple, you might live on the lower level and rent out the two bedrooms upstairs. When you are…

Mokena, Ill. (July 25, 2019) — ASSE International is pleased to announce that members now receive one free standard per year. Starting today, when new members join ASSE, or existing members renew their membership, they will receive a coupon code good…

As reported on CTV News, Beaumont is taking a different view on pedestrian safety by installing a pair of 3D crosswalks where the lines appear to float in the air. Dubbed ‘obstacle illusions’ by many, the new crossings wiil be painted in…