IAPMO solicits public comments toward development of 2020 WE•Stand
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…
RAIC releases new fee guide for architects and clients
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…
DataBid Blog – Monza condos in pre-construction in Toronto
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…
Advocates slam Ontario plan to rate accessibility of buildings
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…
Obstacle illusions: Beaumont to debut 3D crosswalks
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…
Enercare Connections Client Success Story: Sub-Metering Boardwalk REIT
“Energy prices are spiking, climate change is the thing, and everybody wants to use less energy,” says Tannis Crosby, procurement administrator at Boardwalk REIT (real estate investment trust), one of Canada’s largest owner-operators of multi-residential buildings. Energy cost-savings was…