Canadian housing starts trended higher in June
OTTAWA, July 9, 2019 /CNW/ – The trend in housing starts was 205,838 units in June 2019, compared to 200,530 units in May 2019, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual…
Bulletin 243 – Building Fire Evacuation Measures
Although a typical fire safety plan contains a broad range of requirements, its main emphasis is to provide building operators and managers with the evacuation procedures needed to minimize the threat conditions occupants or employees may encounter during a fire emergency.…
Esquimalt’s ‘inflatable home’ the first in Canada
As reported on vicnews.com, Victoria’s – and Canada’s – first ever ‘inflatable home’ or ‘Binishell’ is going up in an Esquimalt neighbourhood. And while it might look like a large tent is being installed, the Binishell is actually used as a building…
Nominations sought for SICA’s Industry Awards of Excellence
The nomination deadline for SICA’s 1st Annual Industry Awards of Excellence is July 31, 2019. New institutional, commercial, industrial building, multi-family, recreational or renovation projects that have been completed between July 31, 2018 and June 30, 2019 are eligible for nomination.…
22 Saskatchewan construction electricians sanctioned for academic misconduct
As reported on Global News, twenty-two construction electricians have been sanctioned for academic misconduct while attending apprenticeship technical training at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus in Moose Jaw. The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) and a third-party investigation firm said they determined the individuals in…
Brothers Tariq and Saud Adi named to Canada’s Top 40 Under 40®
TORONTO, JULY 3, 2019 – ADI Development Group’s Chief Executive Officer Tariq Adi and Chief Operating Officer Saud Adi have been selected in this year’s Canada’s Top 40 Under 40® award for young business leaders. Tariq Adi oversees the company’s strategic…