Antimicrobial building products may do more harm than good, even during a pandemic, say Perkins and Will and the nonprofit Healthy Building Network.Image courtesy Perkins and Will Perkins and Will and the…
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U.K. plans to reduce height of wood buildings to avoid another Grenfell
The government of England could be reducing the maximum height of wood-framed buildings from six storeys to three or four to avoid another Grenfell Tower fire.Photo courtesy Timber Trade Federation England intends…
The Next Phase of COVID – Resources to Help Plan Your Business’s Next Steps
Nova Scotia is preparing to reopen the province safely. As more businesses, organizations, services and public spaces reopen, we need to work together to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and help keep…
Virtual Q&A Series to Explore Trades Continues with Project Manager Jessica MacLean on June 4
Do you know any youth who are eager to learn more about a career in construction and the trades? Share this information with them! Our virtual Q&A sessions explore careers in construction from…
BIG reveals initial look of ‘cinematic ziggurat’ for Denmark
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) reveals initial look of ‘cinematic ziggurat’ project proposed for Copenhagen, Denmark.Image courtesy BIG Danish architectural firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Nordisk Film Cinemas have presented proposals for…
Heavy construction industry across West calls for action on trade barriers
Heavy construction industry across West calls for action on trade barriers May 28th, 2020 The Western Canada Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association Board of Directors at its May 28 meeting unanimously resolved…
Advocacy updates: Quarry rehab, $513-million investment details sought
Advocacy updates: Quarry rehab, $513-million investment details sought May 28th, 2020 Manitoba’s resource development division says industry will learn shortly what is to happen this year with the Quarry Rehabilitation Program, suspended…
Manitoba Infrastructure re-organizes for “strategic investment”
Manitoba Infrastructure re-organizes for “strategic investment” May 28th, 2020 The provincial government has reorganized the structure of Manitoba Infrastructure, highlighting the department’s intent to modernize and focus on decisions around strategic investment….
Provincial trade barriers must be resisted: Pallister
Provincial trade barriers must be resisted: Pallister May 28th, 2020 Premier Brian Pallister signalled he has heard MHCA concerns and is working to push back on trade barriers erected by the Saskatchewan…
Bidding on Healthcare? Register for CSA Infection Control, Starting June 23.
To support the application of CSA Standards at this time, CANS secured three online dates for a virtual CSA Infection Control Z317.17. Our final online session is starting on June 23, 2020. Spaces are…