Walters Group announces Partnership with Dave Steel Company, Inc.
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…
Could Hempcrete be the next big sustainable building material?
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…
Teknion Boston Showroom Achieves WELL Certification at Gold Level
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…
Condo cancellation renews calls for more protections for pre build buyers
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…
Could stretch codes supercharge the green building marketplace?
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…