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Canadian construction survey findings discussed

November 6, 2013

Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has reported private housing, infrastructure, and commercial sectors will be the driving factors in Canada’s construction growth. Last week, the Ontario Chapter of RICS presented its Canadian Construction Survey Launch Breakfast, where it discussed findings from the recent survey. Led by Simon Rubinsohn, RICS’ chief economist, topics included Toronto’s development, construction trends, and the...

Montreal’s transportation hub upsizes

October 16, 2013

Now nearing completion, Montreal’s Stinson Transport Centre integrates transportation and greenspace into an urban area. To minimize noise and the visual presence of a large number of buses, the structure was designed by Lemay Architects to be fully enclosed. The 35,000-m² (37,6736-sf) roof, spanning the length of seven football fields, includes parkland integrated with skylights in the form of trusses.

Floor Doors Built to Withstand 30 Feet of Water

Sustainable development experts awarded

October 16, 2013

Three Canadians were honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 2013 Green Building Festival for their work in creating a sustainable building environment. Presented by Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC), winners are recognized for their contributions to development, building efficiency, and design leadership.

Wind energy conference comes to Toronto

October 16, 2013

This week marked the Canadian Wind Energy Association’s (CanWEA’s) 29^th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Toronto. The event took place October 7 to 10 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, and was open to more than 1500 industry experts and 150 exhibitors.

Mandatory inspection requirements encouraged in Ontario

October 16, 2013

Ontario’s government is entering into contracts that will make inspections and independent testing for quality and safety of various infrastructure projects’ construction, repair, and maintenance not mandatory. Some design-build and performance-based contracts and projects will no longer require third-party testing to ensure they comply with building standards. This is something with which Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL) takes issue.

Construction site review requirements needed

October 16, 2013

A report released by the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) outlines financial impact of site plan review delays on owners, commercial tenants, and building developers. “A Review of the Site Plan Approval Process in Ontario,” commissioned by Bousfields Inc., and Altus Group, reviewed close to 500 provincial site plan applications. The approval process is technical and considers layout, access, and safety, among other things.

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Mandatory inspection requirements encouraged in Ontario

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