Thursday, September 19, 2024 
A look at Calgary’s growing list of critically-acclaimed designed buildings
They might be having trouble finding tenants, but thanks to a spate of critically-acclaimed buildings designed by some of the world’s leading star architects — or starchitects — Calgary is growing into a destination for design lovers. That’s the word from University of…
International Code Council: The 38th annual Building Safety Month theme is Building Codes Save Lives
Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council announced the 38th annual Building Safety Month theme – Building Codes Save Lives. Building Safety Month is an international campaign held during the month of May that raises awareness about building safety and the importance of…
How to write effective blogs that actually generate project leads
This is a Construct-Ed microlearning course. Courses take approximately 3 to 5 minutes to learn content. Do you have all of the work that you can handle? Is your schedule filled? Are your profit margins growing? If they are then stop reading. You…
Study: Infrastructure bank could be ‘key’ for U.S. Canada high speed rail
A multibillion-dollar proposal to connect Vancouver to the U.S. northwest by “ultra high-speed” rail appears to check off most, if not all, the boxes for funding consideration by Canada’s new infrastructure bank, argues a report commissioned by the Washington state government.…
Why wood may be the renewable construction material of the future
When you think “sustainability,” building with wood isn’t necessarily the first thing that comes to mind. But a deeper look at the growing trend begs the question: Could wood be a key sustainable resource of our future? Travel to a developing…
Opinion: Benefits of tax relief should be extended to commercial properties in Vancouver
This week, owners of more than 522,000 properties throughout Greater Vancouver can expect to receive their 2018 assessment notices. The new assessments can also be found on-line at bcassessment.ca. All you need do is type in your address or, for that…
Infrastructure Masterclass – Intensive Construction Procurement One Day Workshop
Let’s work together. Procuring construction services in the public sector is a highly specialized practice requiring unique experience, knowledge, and skill. With contractors in demand, resources at a premium and timelines tight, now more than ever procurement professionals hold the master key to successful…
Pomerleau to replace Construction Santé Montréal on the remaining stage of the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) project
Ray O’Rourke, Group Chief Executive of Laing O’Rourke issued the below press release and statement regarding the Montreal “Super Hospital” project: I am pleased to confirm that, as part of Construction Santé Montréal – the delivery JV made up of Laing O’Rourke…
How Artificial Intelligence can reduce construction industry related injuries
Artificial intelligence (AI) is giving researchers at the University of Waterloo new insights to help reduce wear-and-tear injuries and boost the productivity of skilled construction workers. Studies using motion sensors and AI software have revealed expert bricklayers use previously unidentified techniques to limit…
Nova Scotia landlords want to decide their units’ pot rules
A Nova Scotia organization that represents owners of about 52,000 apartments wants the provincial government to let property owners decide if pot can be smoked and grown in units. “There is a growing population among renters and potential renters who want…
Preferred contractor selected for second major component of Site C construction
B.C. Hydro has selected a preferred contractor for the Site C generating station and spillways, work that is expected to cost well over $1 billion. The contract with Aecon-Flatiron-Dragados-EBC Partnership still has to be finalized, with the award of the contract…
BSD announces alliance with Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) to deliver Canadian National Master Specification (NMS)
ATLANTA, Jan. 3, 2018 /CNW/ — Building Systems Design (BSD), a leading provider of specification content and software for the architecture, engineering, construction and owner sectors, announced today an exclusive North American alliance with Construction Specifications Canada (CSC), through which BSD will now provide the…
ANSI Appoints IAPMO’s Chaney as New Chairman
Ontario, Calif. (Jan. 2, 2018) — IAPMO is delighted to announce that CEO GP Russ Chaney has been elected to serve as chairman of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Board of Directors. His oneyear term began Monday, Jan. 1. ANSI…
Extell Development Company closes financing package to build the tallest residential building in the world
NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2018 /CNW/ — Nationally acclaimed real estate development firm Extell Development Company announced today that the company closed on its largest construction loan to date for Central Park Tower on December 29, 2017. Central Park Tower, a 1,550-foot-tall architectural landmark located…
“Vertical Cities” exhibit at Yale School of Architecture focuses on the world’s tallest buildings
Some might assume that an exhibit at Yale School of Architecture would appeal only to architecture and structural-engineering buffs. But the current exhibit will fascinate anyone who wonders what cities might look like in the future. “Vertical Cities” focuses on the…
