CanBIM partners with NIBS for modelling standards

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The Canada BIM Council (CanBIM) and the U.S. National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) have signed an agreement to outline co-operative principles surrounding global building information modelling (BIM) standards.

The Canada BIM Council (CanBIM) has signed an historic Memorandum of Agreement with the U.S. National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) to further building information modelling standards around the world.

CSC Hamilton: Solar Photovoltaics Luncheon

On April 15, CSC's Hamilton Chapter is presenting a talk dealing with solar photovoltaics (PVs) and their interest within Ontario.

Concrete product plant tour in Dundas, Ont.

On April 29, CSC's Hamilton Chapter is hosting a facility tour of Coreslab Structures—a precast/prestressed concrete product and hollow core slab manufacturer.

CSC Conference 2010: Register now for Saskatoon

Design/construction professionals looking to learn, network, have a good time, and help guide the future of CSC can now register for the association's national conference in Saskatoon.

Green homes energy-efficient refunds top $3 million

Canadians have received $3 million in premium refunds through Canadian Mortage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC's) Green Home mortgage insurance program.

Residential and commercial construction veer off on different paths

Residential and non-residential construction will be heading in opposite directions this year—the former is expected to increase, while the latter will decrease to a six-year low.

Calling for tall building entries

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) is now accepting entries for its ninth annual awards program.

Early-bird pricing ends next week for CaGBC conference

The Canada Green Building Council's (CaGBC's) 2010 National Conference is fast approaching with a registration deadline for early-bird pricing of April 16.