As reported on CBC News, a deputy mayor in Colchester County is worried a deteriorating bridge in Brookfield could be dangerous, but a replacement isn’t scheduled for another five years. “You can actually see a bow in the beams underneath as you…
As reported on CBC News, a deputy mayor in Colchester County is worried a deteriorating bridge in Brookfield could be dangerous, but a replacement isn’t scheduled for another five years. “You can actually see a bow in the beams underneath as you…
March 20, 2019 (Hamilton, ON) – A historic landmark that once stood proud in Hamilton and defined its east end is set to become a new energetic hub for commercial and cultural activities, and a blueprint for urban neighbourhood…
As reported in the Ottawa Citizen, a national capital bridge battle has been revived by the Liberal government, to the chagrin of mayors on both sides of the Ottawa River. Tuesday’s federal budget proposes to kick-start the process to create…
FLASH SALE: ALL RED MODEL EQUIPMENT ON SALE FOR 15% OFF LIST PRICE As with seasonal changes, and a return to more manufacturing business returning to outdoor work, Remove The Fume highlights the dangers of welding and exhaust fume…
As reported in the Vancouver Sun, Vancouver condo developer Mark John Chandler has lost the latest round in his multi-year fight against extradition to the United States on fraud charges. In a decision released Monday, the B.C. Court of Appeal dismissed…
OTTAWA, March 19, 2019 – The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is disappointed that the federal government has not taken more concrete actions to restore investor confidence in Canada. “CCA had wished to see a fiscal remedy for the ongoing…
VAUGHAN, ON, March 19, 2019 /CNW/ – Ontario’s construction industry is facing labour supply issues despite the tremendous opportunities that await young people across a wide spectrum of trades. These opportunities will improve for two major reasons: (1) the wave of retirements that…
Ontario, Calif. (March 19, 2019) — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking volunteers to participate on the Technical Correlating Committee (TCC) to work toward the correlation of the 2021 editions of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa,…
As reported in The Globe and Mail, in Vancouver and Toronto, the centre is getting stronger. A pair of development companies are planning office towers that will reshape the downtowns of those two cities – and, with architecture by Bjarke…
Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council is hosting its 2019 Committee Action Hearings from April 28 to May 8, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Hearing participants will address potential changes to the International Codes (I-Codes) based on proposals…
VANCOUVER, March 18, 2019 /CNW/ – The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) expresses surprise at the announcement by the BC government that they would bypass the ongoing 2020 National Building Code of Canada (“NBCC”) processes and allow municipalities to issue building permits…
As reported on CBC News. Change. It’s all that seems to happen at YYC. In recent years, the Calgary International Airport has opened a new runway and cut the ribbon on a new international terminal, doubling the size of the entire…
As blogged on TorontoStoreys.com, early March brought International Women’s Day and all the requisite hashtags and headlines. It was a time to reflect on how far women have come, and how much farther they have to go. Women have…
As reported on VancouverIsAwesome.com, Bouygues, part of the France-based Bouygues Group, filed a notice of civil claim in BC Supreme Courton March 6, naming the Board of Education of School District No. 39 (Vancouver)as a defendant. According to the claim,…
Did you know there is a specification for water leak detection products that protects your customers’ home or business from damage caused by leaking pipes, failed flexible connectors and overflowing toilets? These systems are installed on the incoming water line to…