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Green minds meet at CaGBC national summit

April 20, 2011

Earlier this month, some of the country's biggest experts in sustainable design sat down to explore the current—and future—state of environmentally responsible design and construction. The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) held its annual National Symposium at Toronto's Allstream Centre on April 13 and 14.

Alberta honours outstanding steel projects

April 20, 2011

This year's Alberta Steel Design Awards of Excellence have been given to five projects representing the state-of-the-art in architecture, engineering, fabrication, and sustainability in the steel construction industry. The biennial Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) award celebration promotes the structural steel industry within the Alberta region and across Canada by recognizing talent and ingenuity in steel design and the innovative use of steel in addressing various construction challenges.

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RAIC announces inaugural Young Architect Award-winner

April 20, 2011

Architecture Canada's first Young Architect Award has been given to Taymoore Balbaa, MRAIC, OAA, M.Arch, B.Es, LEED AP, for his excellence in design and leadership, and service to the profession. "I am honoured to be the inaugural winner of this award, and humbled by the suggestion that I am a role model for younger architects," Balbaa told Construction Canada Online.

2011 MasterFormat updates

April 20, 2011

CSC and the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) have announced more than 100 updates to MasterFormat as part of the organization standard's annual revision cycle. The most significant update to MasterFormat involves re-organization of the Concrete Reinforcing section under Division 03–Concrete.

Downtown Toronto readying for new university building

April 20, 2011

Once the site of the famous Sam the Record Man building, the Toronto intersection of Yonge and Gould Streets will soon be home to Ryerson University's Student Learning Centre. Designed in collaboration between Toronto-based Zeidler Partnership Architects and Snøhetta of Oslo, Norway, the 14,443-m² (155,463-sf) building will draw students and visitors in with bright, open, barrier-free spaces for individual and group studying.

Commercial construction revenues return to normal

April 6, 2011

Commercial and industrial construction revenues will return to almost pre-recession levels due to increased spending, according to the Conference Board of Canada's Winter 2011 forecast. "Following two years of decline, industry revenues and profits are on the rise again," said Michael Burt, associate director of Industrial Economic Trends.

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