From Soaring Construction Costs to Severe Weather: Why Home Insurance Premiums Are Increasing
Home insurance costs in Canada are under mounting pressure due to skyrocketing construction expenses, skilled labor shortages, and increasing losses from natural disasters. Statistics Canada’s October Consumer Price Index (CPI) highlights a 66% rise in residential building construction costs over the…
Mapping Success: How GIS Empowers Governments to Tackle Modern Challenges
Urban growth, smart city initiatives, and the demand for efficient service delivery are driving local governments to adopt geographic information systems (GIS) as essential tools for managing complex challenges. However, barriers such as limited budgets, labor shortages, and outdated infrastructure often…
CSM Group: Transforming Construction Management with Advanced Project Controls
CSM Group is revolutionizing construction management with a focus on advanced project controls that ensure efficiency, transparency, and reliability. As construction projects grow in scale and complexity, these controls enable real-time visibility, proactive decision-making, and risk mitigation. Through the integration of…
Toronto’s Housing Now Initiative Expands with Major Mixed-Use Development at Wilson Station
Mayor Olivia Chow marked the groundbreaking of a mixed-use, transit-oriented housing project near Toronto’s Wilson Station. The development at 50 Wilson Heights Blvd., a former parking lot, will feature 1,484 homes, including 520 affordable rental units, as part of the Housing…
IAPMO Standards Council Issues TIA UMC (003-24)
The IAPMO Standards Council on Nov. 4 issued a tentative interim amendment (TIA) to the 2024 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®). UMC TIA 003-24 revises UMC Chapter 11, Table 1102.3 (Refrigerant Groups, Properties, and Allowable Quantities), to update the permissible refrigerant quantities…
Webinar: Finding Black Sheep in your Building Portfolio Using Explainable AI
The Energy Management Association is teaming up with Energy Twin to host a free AIA-approved webinar where speakers will highlight practical, data-driven applications that reveal energy-saving opportunities, optimize cooling, and reduce operational waste across individual buildings and large portfolios. Attendees will…
Lib rental complexes coming to Pointe-Claire and Mont-Saint-Hilaire
Official ground-breaking ceremonies were held yesterday for two new real estate developments by EMD-Batimo. Part of the Lib banner, which is rapidly expanding in Québec and Ontario, these residential complexes designed for active individuals aged 55 and over are being built in…
U.S. EPA Recognizes IAPMO R&T to Certify Point-of-Use Reverse Osmosis Systems to WaterSense® Product Labeling Program
IAPMO R&T, North America’s premier plumbing, water systems, and mechanical product certification agency, is now licensed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to certify point-of-use reverse osmosis (RO) systems to earn the WaterSense® label. IAPMO R&T has been a licensed provider…
Geo Week Announces Keynote – Dallas Fort Worth Airport’s Digital Evolution
Organizers of Geo Week, the leading event uniting geospatial technologies with the built environment, has unveiled its highly anticipated opening keynote: Dallas Fort Worth Airport’s Digital Evolution. This keynote will headline the conference taking place February 10-12, 2025, at the Colorado…
Safety Tips to Keep in Mind During the Holiday Season
The holiday season brings joy and togetherness but also some unique risks. Holiday lights, increased electrical usage, and seasonal decorations can pose fire hazards if not carefully managed. Avoid overloading outlets, keep candles away from flammable items, and ensure Christmas trees…
AR Secret Files: Unleash the Beast Mode of an Interactive 3D Experience
It’s common knowledge that 2D sheets alone fall short on explaining what happens on the Z axis, making it hard to prevent future issues or clashes. This lack of visibility creates one of the hardest challenges in the AECO industry: To…
Is Your Rooftop Fall Protection Ready for Winter? Ensuring Safety for Cold-Weather Work
Winter brings unique opportunities for outdoor activities. Play bocce with snowballs. Build an igloo. Create a personal bobsled course. Winter also brings unique challenges for rooftop work, where slippery surfaces, heavy snow, and high winds increase the risk of a fall.…
Take a walk through your building before it’s even built
Summit Steel Buildings is using virtual reality engineering tech so farmers get an advanced preview by visualizing and interacting with their custom-designed structure. A utilitarian agricultural structure doesn’t necessarily require the style and sophistication of a downtown art gallery or high-profile…
Supporting Veterans: Alberta Boosts Skilled Trades Transition Program
The Alberta government is investing $300,000 into the Helmets to Hardhats Skilled Pathway program, a non-profit initiative designed to help veterans, reservists, and military personnel transition into careers in the skilled trades. The program addresses Alberta’s growing demand for skilled labor…
Manitoba Unveils $500M Construction Plan for 2024-25
The Manitoba government has unveiled its $500-million construction and material supply tender schedule for 2024-25, announced by Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor at the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association (MHCA) awards breakfast. This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to advancing Manitoba’s…