Researchers call for storm resistant measures in provincial building codes
Aug., 9, 2023 – As severe weather events such as tornadoes and derechos occur more often, researchers are calling for … Read more
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UPDATE: Developers tied to housing ministry ‘favoured’ in Greenbelt decision: auditor general
TORONTO — The province’s decision to open up the protected Greenbelt to housing construction favoured “certain developers” with ties to the … Read more
Industrial and institutional projects pace Canada to June permit gains
Building permits, June 2023. (Source: Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0066-01, Building permits, by type of structure and type of work.) The … Read more
UTPro Instant Reports: Ward 9 Davenport Growing Along Transit Corridors
In this week’s UTPro Instant Report, we delve into Ward 9 Davenport, in Toronto’s West End. Its irregular shape roughly … Read more
4 ways schools are rethinking building design
Schools investing in campus upgrades are putting more emphasis on spaces that encourage student engagement, allow flexibility for changing enrollments, … Read more
Bacterial Cells Enhance Construction For Eco-Friendly Design
Recent insights from the Cambridge University Press reveal a groundbreaking achievement: bacterial cells have been cultivated within sand-based construction materials. … Read more