Ontario cement plant wins sustainability award

Photo courtesy Lafarge Bath Cement Plant, Ontario

Lafarge's Bath Cement Plant (Bath, Ont.) won the Overall Environmental Excellence Award at the 2010 Cement Industry Environment and Energy Awards.

An Ontario cement plant has won a Portland Cement Association (PCA) award for its commitment to improving the environment and surrounding communities.

MasterFormat 2010 Update: Now available

The new update for North America's construction documents standard is now available at www.spex.ca.

Plumbing Depths of Surface Drainage in Ontario

The Hamilton Chapter of CSC is hosting a lunchtime seminar dealing with the specification of trench products and surface drainage strategies.

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.

AIBC recognizes B.C. projects for creativity and rehabilitation

Historic preservation and innovation were among the winning projects for the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) 2010 awards.

Toronto university professor named new chair for sustainable concrete

Dr. Doug Hooton, a University of Toronto engineering professor, has been named the school's new chair in concrete durability and sustainability.

Canadian real estate predicted to recover quickly

Canadian real estate investors are forecasting a fast recovery, and are willing to pay a premium for sustainable buildings, according to the Colliers International "2010 Global Investor Sentiment Survey."

Calling for entries from Montreal's new design professionals

The third Phyllis Lambert Design Montréal Grant will be awarded to an emerging young design professional in the city this fall.