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As published in the Toronto Star, some industry experts are asking questions about the staffing and inspections of arenas using ammonia refrigeration systems, months after a leak killed three men at an ice rink in southeastern British Columbia. Ammonia is inherently dangerous and…

Introducing the T-Flex® Shielding range – a line of new radioactive shielding materials, that will save you time and reduce installation frustration!  No longer compromise on shielding effectiveness when protecting those difficult to access areas. T-Flex® Shielding is the industry’s preferred…

As reported on CBC News, in a town as rich with resplendent historical buildings as Lunenburg, it’s easy to walk past Zwicker’s Wharf Warehouse without a second glance. But the three-storey wooden structure is an important part of the waterfront, according to the…

Blogged on Design Engineering, as a teenager working for his dad’s construction business, Noah Ready-Campbell dreamed that robots could take over the dirty, tedious parts of his job, such as digging and levelling soil for building projects. Now the former Google…

Asia’s trusted trade fair on environmental protection Key facts and figures from the 2017 edition: 335 exhibitors from 18 countries and regions 14,029 visitors from 102 countries and regions Top 10 visiting foreign countries and regions: the Chinese mainland, Taiwan,…

As reported on CBC news, the unexpected discovery of a concrete mass the size of a car, nine metres below the surface of the North Saskatchewan River, is delaying construction on the Tawatinâ Bridge, a crucial structure for the Valley Line LRT. “It’s…

As reported on CNN.com, nestled into the stunning Arctic landscape with panoramic views of sparkling fjords and snowy mountains, Ny Anstalt could easily be mistaken for a luxury ski lodge. But this stylish complex in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, is…

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OTTAWA, March 16, 2018 – The Board of Directors of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) announces a change to the leadership team. Mike Brennan has joined the RAIC as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Brennan is responsible for harnessing the…

Three months into 2018, Vancouver and Toronto continue rival for first place when it comes to cost of rent. After Toronto climbed to the top in February, March sees Vancouver reclaiming its spot as the most expensive city for rent in…

A real-life castle that has been on the market for nearly eight years has finally been sold. Castle Moffett in Bucklaw, N.S., originally hit the market for a cool $3 million, but has since dropped dramatically to just under $850,000. “We’ve…

Do not let the many types of decisions you will need to make dissuade you from building your own home. Undoubtedly, you will hear from many well meaning relatives and friends who might offer up horror stories that they’ve heard, but…

The death toll from the Miami bridge collapse has risen to at least six, officials said early Friday, as engineers and homicide investigators carefully picked through the dangerous scene in search for possible victims and evidence as to what went wrong. Multiple vehicles were…

BANFF, Thursday March 15, 2018 — The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has appointed Zey Emir as chair of the 2018 board of directors at its annual general meeting. Zey takes over the position from Chris McNally, director of C & M…

We invite you to submit your seminar topic to be considered for The Buildings Show enhanced Seminar Program for November 28 – 30, 2018. Get ready for some big changes in 2018 as STONEX Canada joins World of Concrete Pavilion and HomeBuilder &…