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Asbestos Disease Awareness Org. President Congratulates Canada on Comprehensive Asbestos Ban by 2018, Sees this as Opportunity for U.S. to Swiftly Follow Suit

December 15, 2016

A Major Producer and Consumer of Asbestos for Decades, Canada Now Becomes the Leader in Movement for an Asbestos-free North America WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which serves as a global leader in ending asbestos exposure through education, advocacy, and community; today issued the following statement from ADAO President and Co-Founder Linda Reinstein in support… Continue reading...

Four projects celebrated in Canadian awards for public-private partnerships

December 13, 2016

At the 24th annual Canadian Council for Public-private Partnerships (CCPPP) National Conference last month, awards were presented to the winners of the 2016 National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Public-private Partnerships (P3s).

North American steel specification updated to incorporate research advancements

December 13, 2016

Last month, the 2016 edition of the North American Specification for the Design of Cold-formed Steel Structural Members was published. This specification was the result of work by both the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Committee on Specifications for the Design of Cold-formed Steel Structural Members and the CSA Group Technical Committee on Cold-formed Steel Members.

Annual green building awards now open for nominations

December 13, 2016

The Canada Green Building Council’s (CaGBC’s) 2017 Excellence in Green Building project awards are now open for nominations from all national and chapter members. Nominations must be submitted by January 6, and nominees will be notified by April 1. CaGBC encourages nomination of peers, colleagues, or employers, although self-nominations will also be accepted.

A New Public Space Emerges at Front & Yonge with the Unveiling of “Dream Ballet” an Homage to Toronto’s Rich Cultural Heritage by Sculptor Harley Valentine

December 8, 2016

Designed by landscape architect Claude Cormier as part of the Sony Centre redevelopment, the newly completed public plaza and sculpture will be celebrated on December 8th TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The emergence of this public plaza in the heart of downtown Toronto, framed...

FSC-certified forests growing across country

December 6, 2016

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Canada held its annual general meeting in Ottawa early last month. The meeting featured FSC’s annual report, delivered by outgoing chair Chris McDonnell.

Zero Carbon Buildings Framework to support move to environmentally responsible buildings

December 6, 2016

Last month, the Canadian Green Building Council (CaGBC) began the first stage of its Zero Carbon Buildings Initiative with the release of the Zero Carbon Buildings Framework, which assesses energy-efficient buildings with minimal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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Annual green building awards now open for nominations

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