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As blogged on Commercial Property Executive, the construction industry is slowly entering a new era, where innovative technologies are at the foundation of alternative delivery methods. Building Information Modeling (BIM) and augmented reality are already part of modern construction projects. Commercial Property…

Richmond, B.C. (March 7, 2019) — As part of its high-risk strategy for construction, WorkSafeBC has announced it is increasing enforcement efforts on fall-protection-system anchors used in the residential wood-frame construction industry. Worksite inspections will also focus on the…

Victoria, BC (March 7, 2019) – For the second year in a row, construction on Vancouver Island set records with building permits increasing nine per cent to $2.45 billion in 2018 and construction employment increasing 3.8 per cent to 35,700 workers.…

By Toon Dreessen, Architects DCA The following are the notes used for my address to Ottawa City Council last Wednesday with minor notes for clarity, as well as links for reference to articles and research. This follows on the publication of the Ottawa…

In buildings where welding is carried out, temperature control and problems of airborne contamination are important, and the provision of clean air increases. Although fresh air is usually supplied by general ventilation, the sole use of general ventilation for…

Over 70 Tons of Sheet Lead in Stock and Ready to Ship! From 1/32 inch to 1/4 inch and Various Roll Lengths from 8ft. to 10ft. Sheet lead for Radiation Protection in laboratories, clinics, dental and medical application can be…

When metals are heated above the melting point, they condense and vaporize into welding fumes. Welding fumes are unhealthy and dangerous. Capturing the fume before it enters the breathing zone is a way to give protection to welders and other employees…

Washington, D.C. (March 5, 2019) — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) has added beltway veteran Jim Scarborough to its Washington, D.C., team as Senior Manager of Government Relations. Scarborough will focus primarily on state and local issues…

As reported in the Vancouver Courier, a 33-storey residential tower whose design, the architect states, is inspired by mountains is proposed for 1698 West Georgia at Bidwell Street. The rezoning application for the high rise, which would feature 127 condo units,…

As reported in The Telegram, professionals in the province’s construction industry are coming together this week to share ideas, address challenges and explore future opportunities in the industry. The Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association (NLCA) annual conference kicks off…

OTTAWA, March 6, 2019 – The Lean Construction Institute of Canada (LCI-C), a special committee of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), is bringing its fourth annual training day and conference to Montreal April 30 – May 2. This event…

Washington, D.C. – During the sixth annual Design and Construction Week in Las Vegas, Nevada, the International Code Council and the ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) established new industry partnerships, fortified existing relationships, and joined design and construction professionals from around the…

As reported on Forbes.com, real estate and construction are two industries that have intersected for generations. There has always been an inexorable link between the two, and there always will be. Regardless of whether a broker or real estate firm has…

VANCOUVER, March 4, 2019 /CNW/ – Inspired architecture and innovative structural engineering using wood in a remarkable diversity of building types, sizes and purposes were in the spotlight tonight at the 15th annual 2019 Wood Design Awards in BC, sponsored by Wood WORKS! BC. More than 400…

As reported on CBC News, P.E.I.’s construction industry is rolling out Phase 2 of a multimedia campaign to try to address a shortage of workers while levels of construction activity continue to rise. Phase 2 of the Island Builder campaign will consist…