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Canadian university building named one of world’s best

March 10, 2014

Toronto’s Sharp Centre for Design at Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) has been ranked one of the world’s most spectacular university buildings. Emporis, the international building data provider, recently named the project, jointly designed by Will Alsop, of Alsop Architects, and Robbie Young + Wright Architects, to its Top 13 list. The centre was part of a $42.5...

Market forecast predicts changing Canadian labour force

March 7, 2014

A new market forecast suggests younger workers who are willing to travel will be needed to meet upcoming construction project requirements. According to BuildForce Canada’s 2014–2023 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward, labour demands in the West are increasing, while slowing eastern markets will drive workers elsewhere over the next few years.

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Housing starts to stabilize into 2015

February 28, 2014

Housing starts are predicted to hold steady for this year and next, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reports. According to CMHC’s first quarter 2014 Housing Market Outlook, the factors contributing to the stabilized forecast include improved economic and demographic fundamentals, gradual increase in mortgage rates, and decreased demand from first-time home buyers.

Entries now being accepted for 2014 precast awards

February 25, 2014

Entries are now being accepted for the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s (PCI’s) 2014 Design Awards competition. Winners are chosen by a panel of industry experts and awards are distributed in two general categories—buildings and transportation structures—that include several subcategories.

Construction industry group for women receives federal funding

February 23, 2014

Earlier this month, the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) received funding from the federal government to promote women into positions of leadership in the construction industry. The volunteer-led, not-for-profit organization is the recipient of $249,900 from the Ministry for Status of Women Canada. The money is intended for a three-year project that will conduct research and develop a plan to improve the advancement of women across the industry.

Wood product EPDs released

February 21, 2014

Environmental product declarations (EPD) for medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and particleboard are now available in North America. The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) and American Wood Council (AWC) announced the release of the resources, which are third-party verified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Environment.

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