B.C. to become first Canadian province to license asbestos abatement September 27, 2023 arslan_ahmed British Columbia will become the first Canadian jurisdiction to implement asbestos abatement licensing requirements. The new Workers Compensation Act standards will mandate licensing for asbestos abatement contractors in British Columbia. + Read More

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Study launched on mass timber integration in the mining sector September 27, 2023 arslan_ahmed The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) has launched a pioneering study on the integration of mass timber, focusing on cross-laminated timber (CLT) in the mining sector’s infrastructure. + Read More

Montreal firm revitalizes archaic office environment September 27, 2023 arslan_ahmed Montreal-based interior design firm, Imperatori Design, led a major transformation of Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec’s (APCHQ’s) workplace—which previously remained unchanged for three decades—to align the old, hierarchical office environment with the association’s current values. + Read More

Development to turn University of Manitoba campus into ‘UniverCity’ September 27, 2023 arslan_ahmed Southwood Circle, one of Winnipeg’s largest sustainable infill developments, will transform the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry campus into “UniverCity” accommodating 60,000 people for living, working, studying, and leisure purposes. + Read More

Toronto’s skyline to get a distinct, sculptural landmark September 27, 2023 arslan_ahmed The latest architectural masterpiece in Toronto, a 27-storey flatiron building, clad in golden-bronze metal, will be built on an almond-shaped lot with a curved south facade and gravity-defying cantilevers on the western side, to create a shape inspired by modernist sculptural abstraction. + Read More

Government slashes tax on rental apartment construction to tackle housing crisis September 20, 2023 arslan_ahmed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the elimination of the goods and services tax (GST) for new rental apartment construction to reduce costs for builders due to high interest rates set by the Bank of Canada. + Read More

Vancouver’s tallest zero-carbon office tower raises the bar for sustainable builds September 20, 2023 arslan_ahmed The Stack in Vancouver set a milestone in Canada’s real estate, by being the first commercial high-rise office tower to achieve the Canada Green Building Council’s (CAGBC’s) Zero Carbon Building – Design standard certification. + Read More

Quebec all-season ice sports centre embraces Canada’s nordicity September 20, 2023 arslan_ahmed Influenced by Quebec’s Olympic speed skating champions, such as Gaétan Boucher and Robert Dubreuil, with its design encouraging movement year-round, the Centre de glaces in Quebec City is built to inspire both aspiring and seasoned athletes. + Read More

Centennial College’s new building prioritizes Indigenous inclusivity and sustainability September 20, 2023 arslan_ahmed Centennial College’s new A-Building in Toronto’s Progress campus, completed at approximately $112 million, highlights Indigenous connections through collaboration with an Indigenous Working Group, Colliers Project Leaders, EllisDon Construction, DIALOG, and Smoke Architecture. + Read More