Proposed 1,100 foot tall wood building is planned for Tokyo
Skyscrapers made mostly of wood are rising around the world, and now plans have been announced to build what would be the world’s tallest “plyscraper” in Tokyo. The planned 70-story, 1,148-foot tower will include residential and commercial space and is intended…
A look at Canada’s first ‘dementia village’ project
As reported in the National Post, Canada’s first community designed specifically for people with dementia is opening next year in Langley. It’s called The Village. Comprised of six, single-storey cottage-style homes and a community centre, The Village will be home to 78…
A look at the the benefits of building with concrete
As blogged on Dwell.com, from its affordability to its light-weight substance, there are many advantages of choosing wood as a construction material. However, despite how easy timber, lumber, and plywood can be to work with, it’s important to keep in mind the multiple…
Carillion Canada granted creditor protection extension
A company responsible for plowing thousands of kilometres of highways in Ontario has been granted a longer reprieve from its creditors as it continues to restructure. Carillion Canada has eight of the 20 highway maintenance contracts in Ontario, including Thunder Bay…
A look at successful past Olympic venue repurposing
As blogged on Curbed.com, after the crowds disperse and the athletes fly home, some Olympic venues are left in a state of limbo, enshrined in sports history but without a future purpose. Just six months after the Winter Olympics in Sochi,…
Decentralized power distribution for industrial environments
Ontario, Canada – February 27, 2018 Wieland Electric Inc. – Increase flexibility and efficiency with the podis® power bus system for industrial environments. The seven conductor cabling system is rated for up to 20 amps and 600 volts, and is ideal…