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As blogged on New Atlas, planning permission has been granted for Western Europe’s new tallest skyscraper – though it’s not in London or Paris as you might expect. Instead, the destination for the Tower & Village skyscraper, by Dorte…

As reported in The Peterborough Examiner, a Lakefield-based design-build firm swept the awards Friday at a local home builders association celebration. Kawartha Lakes Construction (KLC) took home seven awards during the Peterborough and the Kawartha Home Builders Association Housing Design…

CISC- ICCA – QUEBEC REGION  The Submission Period for the 2019 (21st Edition) Awards for Excellence in Steel Construction is now open. https://youtu.be/_g6h3el_Hbc       NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SUBMIT: Each team must submit their intention to register a project in…

As reported in The Globe and Mail, imagine someone telling you about this well-paying work: There are many openings, for young people too, and the pay is between $60,000 and $100,000 a year, depending on your motivation and whether…

TORONTO, April 2, 2019 /CNW/ – The Ontario Sewer & Watermain Construction Association (OSWCA) applauds the passage of Bill 66, with a specific interest in Schedule 9. This Schedule brings fairness back to the municipal construction procurement process by allowing all qualified…

As blogged on RobbReport.com, for one man, a dream house has become a complete nightmare. It all started when British property developer Patrick Diter decided to fulfill his wish of owning a Tuscan-style mansion. When he was unable to…

As reported on Insauga.com, while the entire province of Ontario is likely to see more development over the coming years, Mississauga has been a hotspot for exciting new developments, welcoming an LRT (which is proceeding with some alterations, but…

As blogged on CNN.com, NASA has taken another step to make interplanetary living a reality, naming the top three finalists for its ongoing 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge last Thursday. The challenge, which began in 2015, has seen teams competing to design shelters…

By Toon Dreessen, Architects DCA   There’s a concept in economics called the tragedy of the commons which states that without external controls, people will act in their own self-interest to the detriment of the whole. Where we don’t impose guidelines about how to…

As reported on DailyHive.com, the Government of Canada is officially looking into Hyperloop technology. According to a Transport Canada tender, the government is requesting professional services for a transportation consultant to evaluate some of Hyperloop’s claims. Hyperloop is described…

TORONTO, April 2, 2019 /CNW/ – Beazley has launched a comprehensive professional liability insurance offering designed to meet the needs of construction contractors and design/build firms in Canada. Design Build provides comprehensive first- and third-party liability cover including full access to Beazley’s…

As reported on MarketWatch.com, builders boosted construction in February for the third month in row, reflecting a surprising oasis of strength amid a sea of recently disappointing reports on the U.S. economy. Construction spending rose 1% in February following…

Fire safety plans do not necessarily have to be lengthy or even complex, however they are to be designed so that they are easily understood and tailored to comply with the fire code that is specific to the building classification. Even…

As blogged on Vogue.com, travelers just got another reason to visit Rio de Janeiro: The Brazilian city was named the World Capital of Architecture for 2020 by UNESCO. This is the first time the heritage body has made such a distinction.…

NANTICOKE, ON, March 29, 2019 /CNW/ – Ontario Power Generation (OPG), in partnership with the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, has completed its first-ever 44-megawatt solar facility at the former Nanticoke…