Construction begins on controversial New Brunswick condo project
Construction began last month on a controversial $8 million condo project in Shediac Bridge, despite a legal battle between the developers and residents of Indian Point, who say the project violates a decades-old covenant. Residents are now seeking an injunction to stop the work,…
Passive House gets character in Vancouver
WireService.ca Media Release (12/12/2017) Vancouver, BC – Designed by Marken Design + Consulting, the existing 800 sqf. house was converted into a two storey duplex building with maintaining and restoring most of the original character features. It will use up to 90 per…
Port of Québec proposes construction of a container terminal
QUÉBEC CITY, Dec. 12, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ – The Québec Port Authority (QPA) today announced its plan to build a container terminal at the site of the Beauport 2020 project. This initiative, part of the Beauport 2020 expansion project, is the culmination of a lengthy process by the…
Improved Sensors Could Reduce Energy Used for HVAC Systems
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Engineering researchers at The University of Alabama are part of a nationwide project to find ways of reducing energy used to heat, cool and ventilate buildings. Dr. Zheng O’Neill, UA assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is leading a team…
7 careers in the trades that are in demand in Canada now
With 67 per cent of Canadians facing an average of $22,084 in debts after graduating university – and only 49 per cent actually working in jobs that require a university degree according to CareerBuilder – sometimes exploring other career avenues may be a viable option.…
Construction projects to help improve housing capacity in Powell River
Powell River’s affordable housing crunch will improve in the coming months with a number of new projects, according to City of Powell River councillor Maggie Hathaway. Hathaway, who holds council’s housing portfolio, said while seniors and lower-income families continue to struggle…