Guest Blog: An easy LED alternative to a metal halide retrofit
Courtesy of Colleen O’Shea, Many arenas have already swapped out their metal halide for less energy-intensive lighting, but many still have that on their “to do” list. If that’s you, here’s something I came across that you might be interested in knowing…
Report calls for a new arena and convention centre for Saskatoon
Replacement of SaskTel Centre and TCU Place is recommended rather than renovations or status quo. The suggestion comes from a report commissioned jointly by three consultants and presented Monday afternoon at the city’s governance and priorities committee meeting. The cost to replace the Saskatoon facilities…
T-Flex® – A Non-Lead Shielding Alternative
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…
A look at the rise of construction robots
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…
Reap the rewards and join Eco Expo Asia 2018
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,…
Concrete mass delays LRT bridge construction in Edmonton
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…
New Chief Executive Officer of the RAIC
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…
After 8 years on the market Cape Breton castle finally sells
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…
Building your own home? Some things to consider
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…