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As reported on BurnabyNow.com, a B.C.-based engineer says he has invented the future of housing construction. Paul Tinari, a civil and mechanical engineer, says his 3D printer will soon be building homes in B.C. and around the world. A concrete-pouring…

Washington, D.C. –  Starting May 1, the International Code Council, together with corporations, government agencies, professional associations and nonprofits, celebrates the 39th annual Building Safety Month. The international campaign raises awareness about building safety and the importance of building…

As reported in The Columbian, four people died and three were injured when a construction crane on the new Google Seattle campus collapsed Saturday, pinning six cars underneath. One female and three males were dead by the time firefighters…

Richmond, B.C. (Sunday, April 28, 2019) — This weekend, thousands of British Columbians are remembering workers who lost their lives on the job, at more than 35 Day of Mourning ceremonies around the province. Today’s Vancouver ceremony begins at…

The massive Wynford Green master plan that was proposed for the intersection of Don Mills and Eglinton on the current Celestica site was approved for rezoning by City Council back in June 2018 and is now being reviewed by Toronto’s Design Review…

As reported in the Regina Leader-Post, Howard Willems was exposed to asbestos during the years he spent working for the federal government as a food inspector, a job his stepson says took him into countless potentially unsafe workplaces across Saskatchewan.…

Fabric buildings have a long relationship with the military – often used as rapid deployment temporary structures. But Legacy buildings have advantages over these structures, including the proven strength and design flexibility of a rigid steel frame. The engineering behind these…

As reported on GlobalNews.ca, a Vancouver developer is proposing a new 35 to 40 storey tower for the Broadway corridor, but the plan isn’t for a typical high rise. Bruce Langereis, president of Delta Land Corporation, is working with architect…

Total investment in building construction increased in February, up 3.8% from January to $15.3 billion. This increase was primarily due to investment growth in the residential sector (+5.4% to $11.0 billion), while the non-residential sector remained unchanged at $4.4 billion. On a constant…

(Saint John, NB) – April 25, 2019 – Today, the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Canada, and the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – New Brunswick, are in Saint John, New Brunswick appearing in front of the Senate…

The River & Fifth Condos is undoubtedly one of the best condo projects currently under works in the newly urbanizing neighborhood of Toronto’s Downtown East. This neighborhood has a lot to offer because the City Council has approved the revitalization plans…

Amid a room of members and local dignitaries, the Niagara Construction Association (NCA) held its 2018 Annual General Meeting and announced its 2019 Board of Directors on Tuesday night (April 23) in St. Catharines, ON. Carol Danis of PEC…

As reported on CTV News, a group of Assiniboia condo owners are getting a small reprieve after the city demanded they fix the buildings’ foundations. Paul Schroeder said he had no idea there were foundation problems when he moved into…

By Miranda Paquette, Architects DCA   In Layman’s Terms (A Non-Architect’s Point of View) It feels like we’re perpetually in awards season. There’s always some group patting themselves on the back. It makes me uncomfortable. When my kids were in grade…

At Enercare Connections, we’ve added even more flexibility to address our client’s needs with the addition of a second, in-house, Measurement Canada (MC) certified calibration console! With the additional console, our dedicated Measurement Canada representative (seconded) Andrew Kusmierek, P.Eng, and his…