May 13, 2020

News Briefs     Sidewalk Labs cancels the Toronto waterfront project   Sidewalk Labs has dropped the Quayside project, a mixed-use community planned for Toronto’s waterfront, due to the global economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.   » Read more     Ground breaks on Diamond Schmitt-designed Calgary B-school   Without the fanfare or photo-ops typical of a groundbreak ceremony, construction is underway at the University of Calgary on Mathison Hall, a new home for the Haskayne School of Business.   » Read more     Wage subsidies, federal loan programs unpacked in upcoming roundtable   On May 21, Construction Canada’s legal and financial experts will help you navigate the various federal relief programs in the first segment of a three-part discussion series.   » Read more     Award-winning Calgary library featuring custom ALPOLIC MCM   A modern marvel, the Calgary Central Library strikes a stunning contrast to the urban environment in which it sits. The unique, award-winning design features ALPOLIC metal composite materials (MCM) finished in various shades of custom white.   » Read more     Zaha Hadid Architects designs Shanghai’s ‘greenest’ building   Following an international design competition, Zaha Hadid Architects was selected to build the new Shanghai HQ of the China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group.   » Read more   Features   The Belden Brick Company wins 10 2019 Brick in Architecture Awards Sponsored   The Belden Brick Company has been honoured with 10 Brick in Architecture (BIA) Awards for 2019. Belden Brick has been a proud member of the Brick Industry Association, which sponsors the BIA Awards—the country's most prestigious architectural award programs.   » Read more   Optimizing cold weather concreting practices   Concrete temperature monitoring becomes critical in cold weather as low temperatures decrease the rate of strength development affecting the durability of the structure. For this reason, accurate and consistent temperature readings of concrete elements are important so that the quality of the structure is optimized.   » Read more     News   Message from the president: Managing expectations     CSC holding PCD course online     Presenting CSC’s 2020 Life Membership Award recipients     Missed this from the web?   Ontario allows some essential construction projects to start     Governor General’s awards celebrate the best in Canadian architecture     Zaha Hadid Architects victim of cyberattack

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