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SURREY, BC, MARCH 15, 2018 – Duradek has officially surpassed the milestone of achieving over 150 million square feet of vinyl waterproof deck surfaces in North America and beyond. A brand so recognized as the leader in its niche industry, the name…

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 15, 2018 /CNW/ — Frost & Sullivan’s latest analysis, North American Above-the-neck Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market, Forecast to 2022, finds that the industry generated revenues of $1,1 million in 2017, and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)…

As blogged on Futurism.com, on February 20, Vermonter Katherine Purcell did something extraordinary: She sold her home. And yes, people sell their homes every year—scores of them. But Purcell’s sale was fundamentally different: There’s a record of it on a blockchain.…

BANFF, Wednesday March 14, 2018 — The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) presented its annual awards in conjunction with CCA’s 100th conference, held at the Fairmont Banff Springs hotel. These awards recognize the important contributions of individuals, companies and associations that promote…

Invest Northern Ireland – Americas is hosting a networking evening next Tuesday March 20 in Toronto and you are invited. One of the participating companies, Hill Engineering is looking to partner with an equipment dealer in the Toronto / GTA / Hamilton…

The prime minister’s official residence has more asbestos in it than previously thought, according to a third-party review. When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau moved into government, he opted not to move his family into 24 Sussex — instead choosing Rideau Cottage over…

A City of Vancouver proposal to ensure all parking spots in new condo buildings are equipped with charging stations likely won’t boost the selling price of the units. City council on Wednesday is scheduled to vote on a staff recommendation to…

A new bridge to replace the Massey Tunnel could be much cheaper than originally thought, according to a report from Delta city staff. The original estimate from the province to build a new 10-lane bridge was $3.5 billion. However, the B.C. NDP said…

As reported in The Globe and Mail, the federal government is looking at a real estate developer’s proposal to build 50,000 units of affordable housing primarily in Toronto and Vancouver — a plan valued at as much as $14-billion that could…

It is of great sadness that I learned of Marja’s passing on Monday as she was a very good friend of mine over the past 20+ years. Marja was not only one of our long time clients for the Waste &…

As reported in The Huffington Post, nearly one in 25 jobs in British Columbia is sitting unfilled, a striking sign of the growing labour shortage facing Canada as the economy heats up. New data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business…

Ontario, Calif. (March 13, 2018) — The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH), a bridge for the international water, sanitation, and hygiene community with specific focus on the role of the plumbing industry in community collaborations and educational exchange, will…

A non-profit project is set to restore four historic war buildings that sat empty in the city’s south end for decades. The buildings south of Parkwood Hospital made up a village for World War II veterans to recuperate. The proposal will see them refurbished into the city’s first environmental…

Greater Toronto, March 12, 2018 – The GTA’s top renovators and custom home builders have been recognized by the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) at its annual Renovation and Custom Home Awards. Created by BILD in 1999, the awards…

A new report by Transparency Market Research forecasts that the global volume of construction waste is set to balloon in the coming years. Construction waste is anything that is generated as a result of construction, and then abandoned, regardless of whether it has…