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Tariffs already putting pressure on commercial construction in the United States
President Donald Trump’s recently imposed tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum have not yet gone into effect. But they are already affecting deal negotiations, bottom lines and construction pricing in commercial real estate. Some in the sector say they have seen around…
MasterBUILT Hotels changing the landscape of hotel development across Canada
CALGARY, April 17, 2018 /CNW/ – Alberta’s MasterBUILT Hotels is a homegrown success story achieving the seemingly impossible. In an uncertain economic climate, the master developer of Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham in Canada is enjoying explosive growth and winning national and international accolades. The Calgary-based hotel management…
Why is Alberta so far behind on school construction projects?
Two years after the provincial auditor chastised the former Progressive Conservative government for promising dozens of new schools it couldn’t build on time, at least 42 are still unfinished. Of 195 construction projects promised by two premiers — the largest new…
Electrical Safety Authority advises Ontario homeowners to check for electrical damage from weekend’s severe weather
MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 16, 2018 /CNW/ – The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is advising Ontarians in areas most affected by the ice and wind of the last two days to take a moment and check for damage to their home or property’s electrical…
ECO Product Program rolls out in RONA, Reno-Depot, and Lowe’s stores across Canada
BOUCHERVILLE, QC, April 16, 2018 /CNW/ – Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement companies operating or servicing more than 630 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, is proud to announce the roll out of its ECO product program in all corporate and participating affiliated…
IAPMO Code Change Monographs Now Available
Ontario, Calif. (April 16, 2018) — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has made the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC ® ) Technical Committee Meeting Monographs available for download. All individuals anticipating an active…
Wine lab under construction in Nova Scotia will support local grape growers and vintners
KENTVILLE, NS – Research to be conducted in a lab workspace being renovated at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research centre in Kentville could lead to new knowledge and innovations for Nova Scotia’s burgeoning wine industry. A 400 square-metre space is…
Construction starts on the major transit hub at Kipling Station
Construction has begun on a major transit hub that will boast a significant Mississauga connection. Last week, the province announced that it’s building a new bus terminal and renovating the Kipling GO Station to connect subway, regional rail and inter-regional bus…
Construction Links Network: Weekly Round Up April 14, 2018
Below are links to the top news items posted on the Construction Links Network over the past week. Members are invited to send company news items and press releases before April 20 to be included in the next issue. Thank you…
CREA – Canadian home sales improve slightly in March
Ottawa, ON, April 13, 2018 – Statistics released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show national home sales edged higher from February to March 2018. Highlights: National home sales inched up 1.3% from February to March. Actual (not seasonally adjusted)…
A look at building structures that can save lives in extreme weather incidents
In the span of four weeks during August and September, hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria brought extreme rainfall and 100-mph winds to the US and the Caribbean, destroying thousands of houses and businesses in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, and elsewhere. It’s unclear whether climate change…
Province of Saskatchewan establishes route for future Saskatoon bypass
The bypass that one day is expected to route trucks around Saskatoon and reduce traffic in the city is essentially finalized. The provincial Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure has established the general route for the Saskatoon Freeway and is seeking approval…
Certified Consultation Services for the construction or renovating of medical, veterinary, dental and healthcare facilities
When constructing or renovating facilities for the medical, veterinary, dental and healthcare industry MarShield is an excellent solution for your custom radiation protection, shielding and storage needs. Our team of experts understand the paramount importance of protection and safety and will…
Who is financing North Korea’s construction boom?
PYONGYANG, North Korea – Beachfront, five-star hotels? Skyscrapers just blocks from Kim Il Sung Square? North Korea is racing forward with major development projects some experts believe are aimed at expanding a market for rented or privately owned real estate to…
California architecture students propose turning former prison into housing
As blogged on Dezeen, students at the Southern California Institute of Architecture have suggested ways to transform a former jail in Los Angeles, including a park controlled by artificial intelligence and building models designed by 3D printers. The schemes were designed by the…
