Construct Canada builds biggest success yet

Photo courtesy MMPI Canada

This year's Construct Canada set a new attendance record, according to show organizers, suggesting the country's building industry is performing well despite slowdowns south of the border.

Celebrating its 23^rd year in Toronto, Construct Canada set a new record earlier this month—24,200 attendees, according to show organizers.

New designations for CSC members

A trio of CSC members has earned designations, showcasing their knowledge and desire for continued professional development.

Ontario cement plant earns continent's first ISO 50001

The first International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 50001, Energy Management System, certification in North America has been given to St. Marys Cement in Bowmanville, Ont.

Royal flush: Toronto restroom best in the country

Toronto's e11even restaurant has been named Canada's best restroom. The recognition comes out of a competition held by Cintas Canada, a uniform, data management, and restroom-cleaning company.

MPI moves testing south of the border

At the end of the month, the Master Painters Institute (MPI) will be moving its coating performance lab testing operations out of its Vancouver headquarters to KTA-Tator Inc., an accredited lab in Pittsburg, Pa.

Two Canadian projects win concrete awards

A retirement centre and a mixed-use structure were the two Canadian winning projects in this year's Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Design Awards.