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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…

As reported in The Star, construction businesses in Nova Scotia say late payment is a chronic issue that’s driving many to bankruptcy and the province has responded with legislation to speed up the payment of debts. Duncan Williams, president…

The National Research Council’s Construction Research Centre (CRC) is working hard to help Canada meet its commitment to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% (below 2005 levels) by 2030 through its Net-Zero Energy Ready (NZER) project. The NZER…

As blogged on Forbes.com, our cities are getting smarter. Look around any modern metropolis, and you’ll see hundreds of Smart devices. Devices that provide better convenience, increase our safety, enable connectivity anywhere, reduce our traffic jams, improve our economy…

As blogged on RICS.org, by adopting international construction measurement standards, governments can better plan and monitor projects and ensure value for money is being delivered. High performing infrastructure is an enabler for growth, prosperity and the well-being of citizens.…

As reported in The Globe and Mail, the company now known as Bridgit Inc. began with what founders Mallorie Brodie and Lauren Lake call “crane hunting” – scouring London, Ont., for construction sites, looking for problems to solve. They…

Las Vegas, Nev. – Today the International Code Council announced the release of its 2019 Guideline for the Safe Use of ISO Intermodal Shipping Containers Repurposed as Buildings and Building Components. The Code Council introduced the guideline at the…

As reported on CBC News, a skilled labour shortage in Ontario in the past three years has slowed the growth of construction companies, prompting some to turn down work and others to decline to bid on projects, according to a survey…

As reported in The Star, the employees are happier, the jobs are secure, and the work itself is everywhere you look. The residential construction industry boasts a wealth of hands-on, challenging and rewarding careers that evolve with the booming…