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By Toon Dreessen, Architects DCA   Two years ago, a good friend introduced me to Creative Mornings Ottawa. On April 27 I had the honor and pleasure of speaking at the monthly gathering of creative minds to speak on equity. I chose to address…

TORONTO (June 6, 2019) – CTV announced live today from the #CTVUpfront in Toronto that Canadian TV icon Mike Holmes and his family are coming to Bell Media. The new partnership is anchored by the development and production of…

VANCOUVER, June 6, 2019 /CNW/ – Recognizing the tremendous contribution veterans and first responders make to our country, Watson Gloves is donating partial proceeds from the sale of two new products to Wounded Warrior Canada. The two newly created styles of…

As reported in the TriCity News, School District 43 is asking for patience as it deals with construction concerns for a new Neighbourhood Learning Centre at Centennial secondary school. The project — part of the $61 million Centennial rebuild — has…

What is hexavalent chromium & how to act for best protection. A recent case (early February 2019) of financial compensation for 800 workers who have been exposed to the hazardous hexavalent chromium in the workshop of the Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NedTrain-department) in…

As blogged on the Workers Health & Safety Centre website, fines, orders, stop work orders and even jail terms have been among recent consequences for employers failing to meet minimum working at heights provisions under Ontario law. A Windsor-area…

Protect your workforce from Hexavalent Chrome Choose the correct fume extraction equipment for welding and fabricating with stainless steel. This can protect you from the dangers and health impacts of hexavalent chromium which is primarily related to welding with stainless steel.…

Unfortunately, no one can predict when a fire emergency will present itself. It is critical for the building owner and/or business manager to maintain a current fire safety plan, as the lack of a current plan could result in a host…

HAMILTON, ON, JUNE 4, 2019 –ZEST Communities Inc. recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for Upper Mill Pond, the newest addition to The Village at St. Elizabeth Mills in Hamilton, ON, the first 55+ resort-style community in Canada.    …

June 5, 2019—Concurrent with National Environment Week, Built Green Canada announces its sixth annual challenge to municipalities across the country to raise awareness of the importance of sustainable building practices, to challenge municipalities to encourage green building, and to highlight those builders…

TORONTO, June 4, 2019 /CNW/ – Bird Construction Inc. announced today that effective June 30, 2019, Mr. Ian Boyd will step down as President & Chief Executive Officer and will take up the position of Executive Vice President – Major Projects.  In this new…

RICHMOND, BC, June 4, 2019 /CNW/ – Today, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) celebrated a major milestone with a steel topping ceremony for the expansion of the airport’s International Terminal Building, known as Pier D. The event marked the completion of the structural phase of…

OTTAWA, June 5, 2019 — The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is pleased to announce the 2019 recipients of three awards that recognize excellence in architecture, service to clients, and contributions to the profession, education and community. Young…

As blogged on New Atlas, moisture is usually bad news for timber, at least if you plan to use it for building purposes. This is largely because it can cause the material to crack and warp as it dries…

Washington, D.C. – The ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), a member of the International Code Council Family of Companies, issued evaluation reports to three companies offering shipping containers for housing – SG Blocks, Inc. (ESR-3764), Sea Box, Inc. (ESR-4082), and…