Scotiabank is targeting a $10-billion commitment to support affordable housing in Canada.Photo courtesy CMHC Scotiabank is joining Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) with the aim of transforming housing affordability across the…
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Pomerleau and Factry create innovation lab dedicated to construction
Construction company Pomerleau and training center Factry have collaborated to create Pomerleau aXLab, dedicated to integrating innovation technology to the construction industry.Photo © BigStockPhoto.com Construction company Pomerleau, is partnering with Factry, a…
Historic Ontario covered bridge receiving $6.25M for rehabilitation
The federal and Ontario governments, along with Waterloo Region, have announced $6.25 million in joint funding to rehabilitate the heritage-designed West Montrose Covered Bridge.Photo courtesy Waterloo Region A historic Waterloo bridge is…
Discover a refreshed palette of interior product solutions from Construction Specialties
In case you missed it, Construction Specialties recently launched three new beautiful interior product offerings during our CSLive Spring Launch Event. We introduced our Acrovyn by Design Metallics Collection, featuring a combination…
Revealing plans for Toronto’s Golden Mile Shopping Centre redevelopment
Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust and the Daniels Corporation have partnered on the first phase of the Golden Mile Shopping Centre Redevelopment in Toronto.Rendering courtesy Choice Properties/Daniels Corporation Choice Properties Real…
Unveiling winning projects in the 2021 Prix d’excellence en architecture
The Grand Prix d’excellence en architecture 2021 by the Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ) was awarded to Lemay and Atelier 21 for their restoration of the building envelope of the Grand…
Brigitte Shim and A. Howard Sutcliffe awarded RAIC 2021 Gold Medal
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has awarded the 2021 Gold Medalto Brigitte Shim and A. Howard Sutcliffe. Photo courtesy of RAIC The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has awarded…
Construction industry forecasted to need 300k more workers by 2030
A new market forecast from BuildForce Canada predicts recovery for the construction industry, but also a need to replace 300,000 workers over the next 10 years. Photo (c) BigStockPhoto.com Construction requirements across…
Robertson Building Systems takes advantage of metal panel benefits
Through a combination of new construction and renovation, Eastwood High School in El Paso, Texas, incorporated insulated metal panels (IMPs) into its plans to adopt smart building practices and adhere to stringent…
Ground breaks on Alberta Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre
Ground has broken on the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre in Lethbridge, Alta. Photo courtesy Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre Construction has officially commenced on the 24,898-m2 (268,000-sf) Agri-food Hub and Trade…