Concrete blocks are better than ever and can even capture carbon
It’s easy to overlook the fact that building materials are steadily getting better and more beautiful. This means the appearance of new structures and renovations look more interesting, and concrete blocks are part of this long wave improvement. What started out…
Design plans unveiled for Oakridge Centre redevelopment in Vancouver
A “drastically improved” park and larger civic centre are among key changes in design plans for the redevelopment of Oakridge Centre, according to architect Gregory Henriquez. QuadReal and Westbank are developing partners in the massive project, while Henriquez Partners Architects is…
Canadian housing starts trend sees large gain in November
OTTAWA, December 8, 2017 — The trend in housing starts was 226,270 units in November 2017, compared to 216,642 units in October 2017, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted…
Tiny house project envisioned for downtown Whitehorse
The Blood Ties Four Directions Centre is moving ahead with plans for a five-unit tiny home development downtown. At Monday’s city council meeting, Patricia Bacon, Blood Ties’ executive director, addressed council on the zoning change the group is seeking. The change…
New design for Kitchener City Hall square to cost $5.7M
Council approved a scaled-down version of a rehabilitated Carl Zehr Square Monday, though it will be another year before it’s clear where the city will find the $5.7 million needed for the project. The latest plans will repair the crumbling pavers…
$16.8M fix for structural problems at Calgary City Hall offices
Structural problems at Calgary’s municipal government offices have been a major headache for hundreds of employees who were relocated due to safety concerns, and now taxpayers are on the hook for a $16.8-million fix. Last year, an engineering consultant discovered a…