May 20, 2020

News Briefs     Ontario allows all types of construction work to resume   As part of the first stage of its reopening framework, the Ontario government has permitted the resumption of all construction activities, provided health indicators continue to improve.   » Read more     Quadrangle’s Neighbourhood Nests to help foster community resilience   Architecture firm Quadrangle has created the concept of ‘Neighbourhood Nests’ to foster community resilience in multi-unit residential buildings.   » Read more     Shrinking profit margins, material shortages worrying building professionals   According to a new RICS construction and infrastructure survey, COVID-19 has shocked the Canadian construction industry, and the recovery process is likely to prove quite protracted.   » Read more     Green building can help re-ignite the economy post COVID-19: CaGBC   The Canada Green Building Council’s (CaGBC’s) latest publication argues strategic investment in green building could play a significant role in re-igniting Canada’s economy while also helping to meet climate goals.   » Read more     Toronto building wins hot-dip galvanizing award   The Humber College parking structure in Toronto has won the ‘Most Distinguished’ award from the American Galvanizers Association (AGA), the highest honour from the organization.   » Read more   Features   BILCO doors protect pumps in water-critical Las Vegas project Sponsored   In 2015, the Southern Nevada Water Authority started construction on the Lake Mead Low Level pumping station. The station has 34 deep well shafts equipped with submersible pumps that draw water from the forebay. Twelve floor doors manufactured by the BILCO Company help protect the pumps.   » Read more   How AI is revolutionizing construction   Artificial intelligence (AI) influences most aspects of everyday life. Advances in AI, deep learning, and neural networks have propelled the field ahead of human capabilities in detecting vehicles, labelling workers, and identifying safety hazards on construction sites.   » 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?   Sidewalk Labs cancels the Toronto waterfront project     Ground breaks on Diamond Schmitt-designed Calgary B-school     Zaha Hadid Architects designs Shanghai’s ‘greenest’ building

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