BIM boom continues

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Much like CAD before it, building information modelling (BIM) appears to be more of a paradigm shift than a trend.

Building information modelling (BIM) use continues to rise, with a new report citing nearly half of North American designers are employing the project delivery method.

Concrete polishing seminar in Hamilton/Niagara

This month's luncheon presentation of CSC's Hamilton/Niagara Chapter deals with the art of concrete polishing.

Le 14 octobre, à Montréal: conférence portant sur BIM

Mercerdi le 14 octobre, la section de Montréal de Devis de Construction Canada (DCC) presente: "Building Information Modeling (BIM): Bring In your Model " (Conférence en anglais. Seulement 80 places de disponible.)

2010 code introduces new provisions for wood

The use of wood in large buildings and homes will be impacted by new structural provisions set forth in the 2010 edition of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC).

IIDEX/Neocon celebrates silver anniversary

Last month, IIDEX/NeoCon Canada brought thousands of interior designers, architects, and facility management to Toronto's Direct Energy Centre.

Cassie Campbell Community Centre wins big in Brampton

Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners' Cassie Campbell Community Centre swept the Brampton Urban Design Awards, earning three out of 18 nods.

Toronto program lights up New York City

Last month, the Toronto-based 'LightSavers' initiative to increase deployment of ultra-efficient outdoor lighting made its way to New York City.