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Washington, D.C. (Nov. 15, 2017) — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) on Tuesday renewed its commitment to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and 18 partner organizations to continue their…

A gaping hole in the ground at the corner of 95th Street and Jasper Avenue in downtown Edmonton has been sold. Calgary-based Cidex Group has purchased the property, Bartosz Jarocki, supervisor of property sales with the City of Edmonton, said Tuesday. Two marquee…

HAMILTON, ON, Nov. 15, 2017 /CNW/ – Walters Group, a Canadian family-owned steel construction company that services commercial and industrial projects throughout North America, jointly announced today that Walters Group has completed a significant minority acquisition of ownership of US company Dave Steel Company, Inc. (“Dave Steel Company”). Much like Walters Group, Dave…

The federal government is dropping a campaign pledge to waive the GST on the construction of new rental units, claiming research has shown there are better ways to boost the supply of affordable housing. The GST plan is one of just…

Industrial hemp is a variety of the Cannabis Sativa plant, but unlike its marijuana relative, hemp has long been valued for its fiber content, strength and versatility – features that have caught the attention of builders, architects and manufacturers worldwide. In…

A large Alberta homebuilder that landed in receivership over unpaid bills owes $243 million to roughly 700 prospective homeowners, contractors, lenders and municipal governments, according to court records that highlight the sweeping impact of the business failure. ReidBuilt Homes and several…

Teknion Corporation announced today that its Boston showroom achieved WELL certification at the Gold level. The Boston showroom is the company’s second project to receive WELL certification. In July, Teknion announced that it was the first manufacturer in the world to…

The National Research Council says Canada’s homes and highways were built with assumptions about weather patterns that are no longer relevant, thanks to climate change. Now the NRC is asking for help to figure out what kind of weather to expect…

A local contractor who is being sued by the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region is denying all allegations of billing irregularities for electrical work done at Regina Pioneer Village. On July 26, a statement of claim was filed at Regina Court of Queen’s…

HALIFAX _ Nova Scotia _ a province often perceived as rainy and windswept _ is testing its potential for solar energy generation. Peter Craig, a provincial Energy Department official who helped unveil a plan Friday that will see 18 applicants generate…

A local developer aims to build a new seniors’ assisted living complex, a hotel and two mid-rise condominium buildings next to the Eaux Claires transit centre in north Edmonton. Entrepreneur Sadru Nazarali’s numbered company purchased land at 9503-157 Ave. 12 years ago with…

A real estate investment firm owned by Bill Gates recently bought a giant plot of land in Arizona for $80 million to be developed into a “smart city.” Arizona-based Belmont Partners, one of Gates’ investment firms, purchased close to 25,000 acres…

The cancellation of a ten-storey Toronto condominium development that has thrust would-be owners back into an increasingly competitive condo market has renewed calls for tighter regulations and more protections for buyers of pre-construction projects. The Museum FLTS condominium cancelled earlier this…

This week, thousands of building industry professionals converged at Greenbuild 2017 to share their excitement and progress toward advancing green buildings. But while the number of green buildings has grown dramatically over the last decade, the pace of construction still falls far short…

Montreal, November 7, 2017 : The Quebec region of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC-ICCA) de la région du Québec held its 19th Design Awards Gala at the Planetarium Rio Tinto Alcan of Montreal, on Monday November 6th, 2017. This remarkable…