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Do Ontario’s falling glass regulations go far enough?

July 4, 2012

Revised regulations for glass balconies in Ontario will apply to new construction, but not existing buildings. By only including developments approved after July 2012 in the province's building code amendments, some feel public safety will be at risk. In Toronto alone, 30 tempered glass balconies from more than 10 buildings have shattered since last summer, causing the city to turn...

Report released on reducing building energy use

June 20, 2012

A new report funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) says now is the best time to emphasize energy efficiency in buildings. The Conference Board of Canada publication, "Energy Management in Commercial Buildings: The Value of Best Practices," says commercial structures are currently responsible for 14 per cent of the country's secondary energy consumption.

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Ontario engineering company joins North American firm

June 20, 2012

Consulting engineering firm Engineering Northwest Ltd. (ENL) has joined Hatch Mott MacDonald (HMM) to help strengthen the company's highway, bridge, rail, aviation, and municipal practices in Northern Ontario. "In the past, ENL and HMM have worked on over $30 million worth of projects, most of which are highway/bridge projects with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO), CP Rail, and Cliffs Resources," Philip D Murray, M.Eng., P.Eng., HMM vice-president, told Construction Canada Online.

North American aluminum demand rises

June 20, 2012

Due to aluminum's low weight and durability, an initial estimate of the alloy's demand in Canada and the United States for the first quarter of 2012 totalled 5.8 million lb (2.6 million kg)—a 7.5 per cent increase over last year's first quarter. Heidi Brock, Aluminum Association (AA) president, said people are turning to the material for new and innovative applications, and the North American industry is now growing to meet the demand.

Ontario towers rise to the top

June 20, 2012

Mississauga, Ont.'s Absolute Towers has been named the best new high-rise in the Americas by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). Due to their "hourglass figure," the two residential buildings have been called the 'Marilyn Monroe' towers. Set to be completed in August, Tower 1 is 179.5 m (589 ft), while Tower 2 is 158 m (518 ft).

CaGBC conference showcases ‘greener’ cities

June 20, 2012

Last week, some of the country's leaders in green building and sustainable design gathered in Toronto to examine community-wide sustainable development principles promoting healthy living and the conservation of natural resources. The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) held its annual National Conference and Expo from June 11 to 13 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC).

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