Winning copper in Canada

Photo courtesy CCBDA

With a new roof fabricated from 450-g (16-oz) copper sheet, St Patrick's Basilica in downtown Montreal was one of three Canadian projects recognized for the innovative use of copper and copper alloys.

A Quebec church, an Ontario health centre, and a New Brunswick government building were honoured by the continent's copper industry for their gleaming use of the element.

PCD course begins next month

The Principles of Construction Documentation (PCD) online program starts September 14.The introductory course, which serves as a precursor to all CSC designations, gives students a better understanding of construction documentation (i.e. specifications, drawings, and schedules), products, bidding procedures, and contracts.

CSC Ottawa unveils its calendar of events

The Ottawa Chapter of CSC has released its calendar for the coming fiscal year.

CSC Hamilton/Niagara announces fall seminar

The Hamilton/Niagara Chapter will be holding a lunchtime presentation on ventilated rainscreen façades on September 17.

ASTM cementing new concrete standards

ASTM subcommittees are developing new concrete-related standards for material suppliers and design/construction professionals.

University of Calgary steps up construction with $23 million

The University of Calgary (U of C) received $23 million from the federal and provincial governments to continue modernizing facilities at the Schulich School of Engineering.

Design/construction professionals sought for tilt-up honours

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) is seeking nominees for its annual professional awards, which recognize architects, engineers, and contractors who use the site-cast concrete method on North American projects.

CIPEC: First Canadian champion of energy efficiency

Last month, the American Council for an Energy-efficient Economy (ACEEE) declared the Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC) a 'Champion of Energy Efficiency.'