September 30, 2020

News Briefs     Edmonton library wins 2020 AIA/ALA Library Building Award   Designed by Patkau Architects, the Capilano Library in Edmonton wins the 2020 AIA/ALA Library Building Award for excellence in architectural design.   » Read more     York University breaks ground on $275.5-M Markham campus   Construction of York University’s Markham Centre Campus has begun in the Greater Toronto Area. The $275.5-M project is expected to finish in fall 2023.   » Read more     David Adjaye wins the 2021 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture   The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has awarded Ghanaian-British architect Sir David Adjaye the 2021 Royal Gold Medal, one of the world’s highest honours for architecture.   » Read More   DEMO-CASTS ON DEMAND   FLIR Systems Demo‑Cast   FLIR Systems   Watch Now   Waterproofing and Durability Concrete Admixtures   Kryton International   Watch Now       Samantha Menard wins 2020 Emerging Green Leader Award   Samantha Menard, manager with EQ Building Performance’s energy team, is the recipient of the 2020 Emerging Green Leader Award from the Canada Green Building Council.   » Read More     Building on Mars? Chitin may help   A simple manufacturing technology based on chitin, an organic polymer, could be used to build shelters on Mars, according to a recent study.   » Read more   Feature   Nano-infused cements: Part of a movement toward less   Installing concrete with modern internal curing technologies will reduce the material’s overall carbon dioxide emissions by making it stronger and reducing construction timelines.   » Read more   Latest Job Postings   Project Coordinator Richmond, BC     + View or post more job listings here       News   Message from the president: The importance of an engaged membership     CSC Calgary discusses low-slope metal roofs     CSC Ottawa to hold PCD course     Missed this from the web?   Amazon invests in Canadian ‘green’ concrete producer     Hariri Pontarini designs Toronto’s newest flatiron building     BOMA Québec reveals winners of Building Energy Challenge

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