Montréal will receive $56.8M to rapidly create affordable housing January 26, 2021 sadia_badhon The federal and Québec governments are providing nearly $57 million for 12 affordable housing projects in Montréal. + Read More

The changing electrical sector: a new year, a new code Sponsored For over 90 years, the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) has been updated to address the latest sector challenges and improvements. Now in its 25th edition, what are the most significant changes and why? + Read More

Québec trade union calls on the government to take action on air quality in schools January 26, 2021 sadia_badhon The Centrale des syndicats du Québec (CSQ) and its federations are formally calling on the government to take action air quality in schools. + Read More

Skyscraper construction took a hit in 2020 due to the pandemic January 25, 2021 sadia_badhon According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to a dip in the year-on-year completions of tall buildings in 2020. + Read More

Diamond Schmitt appoints new director January 22, 2021 sadia_badhon Diamond Schmitt has announced a senior associate architect, promoted 10 architects to associate positions, and appointed a new director. + Read More

Québec college library fosters learning with unique design layout January 20, 2021 sadia_badhon Montréal-based firm Taktik Design constructs the Collège Trinité library in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Qué., as a large unifying room with space flexibility giving students several usage possibilities. + Read More

Ontario hospital redevelopment to deliver better patient-centred care January 19, 2021 sadia_badhon As part of its comprehensive plan to end hallway health care, the Ontario government is investing $2.5 million to support the redevelopment of Lakeridge Health’s hospital site in Bowmanville, Ont. + Read More

Here are the construction activities that are permitted in Ontario January 19, 2021 sadia_badhon Under the second provincial emergency guidelines, new measures and restrictions have been put on construction activity to keep Ontarians safe and immediately respond to the ongoing threat of the pandemic. + Read More

Exclusive: Urban Land Institute report urges Toronto to improve its aging public housing January 18, 2021 sadia_badhon In an exclusive interview, Billy Grayson, the Urban Land Institute (ULI’s) chief sustainability expert, spoke to Construction Canada on how Toronto can improve its aging public housing and why it is vital to do so. + Read More

French hotel combines nature and architecture January 15, 2021 sadia_badhon Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter designs the Breitenbach Landscape Hotel in Breitenbach, France, with Scandinavian traditions and builds on the region’s culinary, wellness, and nature opportunities. + Read More