Industry experts forecast continued economic success

Photo courtesy Reed Construction Data Canada

As part of his annual "Canadian Construction Overview," Reed's chief economist, Alex Carrick, shared his industry forecast with the building community in Toronto's Liberty Grand complex last month.

When it comes to the Canadian construction industry, experts are predicting a stable, if not quite spectacular, future. At last month's 26^th Annual CanaData Construction Industry Forecasts Conference, pundits examined the state of domestic and international economies, exploring the impact on the country's building community.

Green roof discussion at CSC Hamilton/Niagara meeting

On Thursday, October 20, CSC's Hamilton/Niagara Chapter will be hosting a luncheon seminar on green roofs, led by Dr. Karen Liu.

First CLT home for Eastern Canada

The first cross-laminated timber (CLT) house outside of British Columbia is being built in Lac-Etchemin, Que.

IIDEX/Neocon showcases new products and projects

Products and projects being honoured at this year's Toronto's IIDEX/Neocon Canada show included a restaurant, a department store, and murals that move.

Toronto companies awarded for urban designs

A downtown hotel and residence building was one of the winning projects at this year's Toronto Urban Design Awards.

Honda Canada unveils latest LEED-certified building

Honda Canada's head office in Markham, Ont., recently received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC), making it the automotive manufacturer's 11^th to be certified in North America.