December 18, 2019

News Briefs     Presenting the top 10 features and articles from 2019   As the year comes to an end, Construction Canada is revealing this year’s most popular features and articles. Reread a favourite or check out a piece you missed the first time around.   » Read more   B.C. mass timber manufacturer opens first U.S. plant   Structurlam is expanding its operations into the United States with a plant in Conway, Ark., set to open in mid-2021.   » Read more   Calgary university launches new Doctor of Design program   The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape at the University of Calgary is starting Canada’s first doctoral program for practicing architects, planners, and landscape architects.   » Read more     Code advancements in tall wood construction   The 2020 National Building Code of Canada (NBC) will likely include regulatory language for mass timber buildings up to 12 storeys. A new type of construction will be introduced: Encapsulated mass timber construction.   » Read more     Acoustic ceiling panels covered in latest e-book   An article in our newest e-book discusses how acoustic ceiling materials are well-positioned to help create healthy, comfortable, and acoustically sound MUSH facilities.   » Read more   Feature   LEED for glaziers   Glazing contractors (GCs) must stay on top of the ever-evolving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating program to maximize a project’s sustainability credits.   » Read more   Latest Job Postings   Project Manager – Construction Mississauga, ON     + View or post more job listings here       News   CSC Regina and Saskatoon organizing PCD classes     Vancouver Island Chapter offers PCD course     Toronto Chapter discusses the new construction act     Missed this from the web?   Meet the winners of the inaugural Emerging Leader Awards     Announcing the World Building of the Year     The Builders Code champions announced

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