RAIC announces 2018 Honorary Fellows
OTTAWA, January 24, 2018 – The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has selected four international architects to receive 2018 Honorary Fellowships. This year’s Honorary Fellows demonstrate the diverse ways architects contribute to the profession and society, over and above exemplary design…
Eaton’s BR (AF/GF) enhancements now available in compact body
We know that safe, easy-to-install products with efficient troubleshooting and maintenance is a top priority for our ECCN members. That’s why Eaton is continuously improving its circuit protection technology, with features to help keep your installation up and running in residential…
Ancaster company behind troubled Waterloo student building
From luxury hotels to fine dining restaurants to a private, high-end golf course, Pearle Hospitality has a carefully calculated and refined public image. Less is known, however, about another business in the family that focuses on condo development. Rise Real Estate,…
Eight new energy efficient materials for architects
Whether architects are trying to meet the Architecture 2030 Challenge or pursuing their own mission to save energy, they have an opportunity to design buildings that can limit carbon emissions and be resilient against changing climate conditions. To help architects meet their goals,…
IAPMO R&T, R&T Lab, EGS, UES, IBT enjoy successful showing at KBIS 2018, IBS Shows
Orlando, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2018) — IAPMO R&T, North America’s premier third-party certification body for plumbing and mechanical products, IAPMO R&T Lab and IAPMO EGS completed a successful showing at the 2018 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Orlando, Fla., one…
Edmonton’s Ice District hits new construction milestones
From Glen Scott’s corner office on the 22nd floor of the Bell Tower, he has a front row seat to the progress in Edmonton’s Ice District. “As you can see we’re inching along out there,” said the president of Katz Group Real…
Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP launches its national platform
VANCOUVER, Jan. 22, 2018 /CNW/ – After almost 40 years in business, Vancouver-based law firm Singleton Urquhart LLP opened a Toronto office on January 2, 2018 and formed Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. The firm will operate as Singleton Reynolds. Partners Sharon Vogel and Bruce Reynolds, two of Canada’s leading construction lawyers, are…
How future buildings may be able to heal themselves using mushrooms
Mushrooms could solve America’s crumbling infrastructure. Yes, mushrooms—or at least a type of fungus scientifically known as Trichoderma reesei. A new technique uses fungi to fill the cracks in concrete—creating a self-healing concrete. The self-healing concrete would be low-cost, pollution-free and sustainable, according to…
Tender process open for new Niverville high school
Steinbach, MB. January 19, 2018 – Hanover School Division is pleased to announce the start of the tender process for construction of a new 66,700 sq. ft. high school in the town of Niverville. The new school will serve 450 Grade 9-12…