National Building Code to include two major green building changes: CAGBC
The new version of Canada’s National Building Code (NBC) is set to be unveiled in 2025 with two major changes … Read more
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AEC Cares blitz build creates ‘safe, stable’ home for San Francisco youth
With the completion of #projectSanFrancisco, AEC Cares has another blitz build in the books. Since 2011, AEC Cares has paired … Read more
Hurd named new executive director for ACEC-Ontario
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — Andrew Hurd has been chosen as the next executive director for the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies … Read more
Equanimity over the Economy and a Crush on AI Stir Up Stock Markets
Neither the U.S. nor Canadian economies have slowed enough to fully satisfy the central bankers in either country. Also, inflation … Read more
Hawe assumes CEO role with EllisDon
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — EllisDon has announced the official appointment of Kieran Hawe as its new CEO effective June 5, succeeding … Read more
New lawsuit filed after Iowa building collapse; governor seeks federal aid with emergency response
DES MOINES, IOWA — A woman whose leg was amputated in order to free her from the rubble of the … Read more
UPDATE: Gas leak under control at Michael Garron Hospital
TORONTO — A “significant” gas leak at Michael Garron Hospital in east York caused roads to be closed and residents … Read more
Stellantis has what it needs to make decision on Windsor battery plant: Champagne
OTTAWA — Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says Stellantis and LG Energy Solutions have what they need to make a decision … Read more
Outlook For Battery Electric Vehicle Sales Bright for Now
At first glance, the fact that total sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), which include passenger cars, pickup trucks, multi-purpose … Read more
Wildfires in Quebec force mining companies to suspend work and pull staff out
TORONTO — The danger of wildfires has forced mining companies in Quebec to pull employees out and suspend exploration work. … Read more
8 construction workers injured as building partially collapses during concrete mishap in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, CONN. – A building under construction partially collapsed Friday in New Haven, Connecticut, when a concrete pour went awry, injuring … Read more
‘Do I have regrets? Hell yeah,’ says Davenport mayor after partial collapse of Iowa building
DES MOINES, IOWA — A structural engineer’s report issued last week indicated a wall of a century-old apartment building in Iowa was at imminent … Read more