B.C. Premier Horgan defends cost of union-only construction rules
British Columbians worried that the province’s new union-only construction rules will drive up costs should wait and see how Metro Vancouver’s new Pattullo Bridge replacement project turns out, says Premier John Horgan. Horgan defended his new project labour agreements, which…
Trump looking to remodel the FBI’s brutalist headquarters
President Donald Trump reportedly despises the look of the FBI headquarters at the J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington, DC. He also reportedly hopes to remodel the complex, which Axios’ Jonathan Swan reports Trump is “obsessed” with. “Honestly, I think it’s one…
Feds hit potholes to map infrastructure construction work
An online map laying out billions in infrastructure spending approved by the federal Liberals has yet to provide the full scope of funding towards new and upgraded bridges, roads and transit systems. A briefing note to the top official at…
IAPMO’s Uniform Evaluation Service Issues ER-547 to Hilti, Inc.
Ontario, Calif. (July 27, 2018) — IAPMO’s Uniform Evaluation Service (UES) is pleased to announce that Hilti, Inc. was granted UES Evaluation Report ER-0547 to reference the 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 editions of the International Building Code® (IBC), the…
Branded Bags – The Stamp of Approval
by Marty Dilworth, In all my years at MiniBulk, I can say without hesitation that the coolest part about this job is how often we get to see how everyday products are made right here in Canada. You might be surprised…
U.S. EPA updates WaterSense® specification for showerheads
Ontario, Calif. (July 27, 2018) — The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published Version 1.1 of its WaterSense® showerhead specification, reflecting recent revisions in applicable standards and enabling rain shower manufacturers to obtain the label for their suitably…
IAPMO seeks We•Stand task group members
Ontario, Calif. (July 24, 2018) – The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is seeking applicants to serve as technical experts on Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand) task groups. The WE•Stand Technical Committee is seeking special subject…
Toronto construction company fined $90,000 for site fatality
Convicted: Dominus Construction (2005) Corporation, 56 The Esplanade, Suite 308, Toronto, Ontario, a construction company. Location: A condominium construction project at 25 Queens Quay East, Toronto, Ontario. Description of Offence: A person (not a worker) entered a building and fell down an elevator…
Overlooking this risk in your home could cost you
A $10,000 threat to your wallet is hiding in your home, and you’re probably doing nothing to address it. A recent survey from Chubb found that 90 percent of homeowners believe they are “vigilant” or do an “okay” job of…