Bulletin 233 – Fire Safety Plan Annual Review
Depending on their size and classification, some buildings are seemingly in a constant state of change with renovation or construction activities. For this reason, the fire code requires that each building fire safety plan (FSP) is reviewed at intervals of…
10 Reasons Why Green Building Can Save Money
Green construction has become one of the most popular trends today. Sustainable building typically means using environmentally friendly materials and construction methods. Green construction is popular with many consumers as it can save in energy, Co2 emissions, and landfill waste.…
IAPMO solicits public comments for 2021 UPC, UMC
Ontario, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2018) – The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), developer of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®), is calling for public comments on the Report on Proposals for the 2021…
SNC-Lavalin and ABB announce formation of Linxon, a new JV company
MONTREAL, Aug. 31, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – SNC-Lavalin (TSX: SNC) and ABB today announced the formation of Linxon, a new joint-venture (JV), for the execution of turnkey electrical AC substation projects. The transaction was announced in December 2017 and Linxon is expected to commence operations…
New food-arts-community hub planned for Edmonton
Alberta Avenue residents celebrated a new vision for the ArtsCommon 118 Wednesday, hoping this new food-arts-community hub will finally be what tips the scale for good in the troubled neighbourhood. It’s the first project for Edmonton’s new public developer, a…
Technology: Print out solar panels and stick them on your roof
Australia’s first commercial installation of printed solar cells, made using specialised semiconducting inks and printed using a conventional reel-to-reel printer, has been installed on a factory roof in Newcastle. The 200 square metre array was installed in just one day…
Distinct Infrastructure Group recognized with industry’s top safety award
TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2018 /CNW/ – Distinct Infrastructure Group Inc. (“Distinct”, “DIG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by the Utility Contractors Association of Ontario (UCA) with the Association’s 2018 Safety Performance Award. Each year the UCA recognizes contractors…