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As blogged on Dwell.com, in 2017, ICON co-founders Jason Ballard, Evan Loomis, and Alex Le Roux met Brett Hagler, co-founder of the non-profit New Story, and realized that they had a united mission: To employ 3D printing and new building technologies to transform the…

As blogged on New Atlas, although concrete doesn’t burn, it can “spall” when subjected to extreme heat – this means that surface layers of the material explosively break off, potentially causing structures made from it to collapse. According to a new…

As reported by Truro News, West Hants council has an idea of what the new sports complex, which includes an ice surface and soccer field, is going to look like and cost, after a special session of Committee of the Whole,…

Mokena, Ill. (Feb. 21, 2019) — ASSE International has published three new product performance standards for water heaters with integral water temperature safety controls. ASSE 1082-2018, Performance Requirements for Water Heaters with Integral Temperature Control Devices for Hot Water Distribution Systems,…

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rabbet, a leading intelligent construction finance platform, announced today it has closed an $8 million Series A round backed by Goldman Sachs’ Principal Strategic Investments group, QED Investors and Camber Creek. Rabbet brings efficiency, accuracy and visibility to the…

It will soon be possible to reduce common indoor air pollutants using just a curtain. A mineral-based surface treatment enables the new IKEA curtain to break down air pollutants when it gets in contact with light. Älmhult, Sweden — Air pollution…

As blogged on Forbes.com, in the 2017 report “Reinventing construction through a productivity revolution”, MGI argued that, if construction sector productivity were just to catch up with that of the total economy, there would be a cumulative productivity boost of up…

As blogged on ZDNet.com, here’s a good sign that robots are moving beyond academia and into the real world: Architects are using robots to get ready for the future of construction. The automotive industry has already proven how helpful robots can…

As reported on CTV News, Ontario has announced changes for new home warranties, including moving oversight for new home builders and vendors away from the corporation that provides the warranties. Government and Consumer Services Minister Bill Walker says establishing a separate regulator…

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 20, 2019 /CNW/ — In an essential and far-reaching move today, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), a global safety science leader, announced it will now offer open-access online views of its entire library of UL Safety Standards for any interested individual or…

OTTAWA, Feb. 20, 2019 /CNW/ – The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has issued a new report – the first of its kind in Canada – that proves Zero Carbon Buildings offer meaningful greenhouse gas reductions and positive financial returns. Entitled “Making The Case For…

As reported on Yahoo News, leaky roofs, windows and walls and defective balconies — all symptoms of the shoddy construction of four condominium buildings in northwest Calgary, according to a civil lawsuit filed in Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench. You may…

Over the years we’re seen an increasing number of homeowners designing or renovating their home with energy conservation in mind. Energy efficiency is important for protecting the environment from the effects of global warming, and it can save consumers considerably on…

As reported in The Georgia Straight, the future of a liquefied natural gas project on the west coast of Vancouver Island is very much in doubt today. It comes as a result of an open letter released by the Huu‐ay‐aht First Nations to its…

As reported in The Globe and Mail, Andy Bazoian never imagined his job would include dealing with dog poop. As a property manager for a downtown Toronto condominium building, Mr. Bazoian has witnessed his fair share of anonymous, abandoned piles – in…