October 7, 2020

News Briefs     DIALOG develops system to build 105-storey hybrid timber towers   Design firm DIALOG has developed a prototype design that could see hybrid mass timber towers sprouting in major cities and climbing as high as 105 storeys.   » Read more     A&E firm NORR appoints new COO   Jonathan Hughes, OAA, AAPEL, LEED AP, has been appointed chief operating officer (COO) of global architecture and engineering firm, NORR.   » Read more     BASF sells its construction chemicals business   BASF has sold its construction chemicals and solutions supplier division, the MBCC Group, to Lone Star Funds.   » Read more     Surface burning testing with UL Canada – Why is it important?   Developed by ULC Standards in compliance with requirements and guidance set out by the Standards Council of Canada, the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) and provincial codes state that CAN/ULC-S102 be the test for the evaluation of interior building surfaces characteristics including walls, ceiling, and flooring products.   » Read More   UPCOMING DEMO-CASTS   Clean Air System by Big Ass Fans     October 20 @ 1 PM ET Learn More & Register     Federal govt. invests $10B in infrastructure initiatives   Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced $10 billion in new major infrastructure initiatives to create jobs and economic growth.   » Read more   Feature   Belden Brick provides smooth style to St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church Sponsored   St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church in Markham, Ont., is a wonderful example of what can be done with modular brick masonry. The Belden Brick Company’s Smooth Cream Bricks #481-483 were used in modular size to create a monolithic wall. This is best achieved by using a brick that is very consistent in colour such as those provided by Belden.   » Read more   Latest Job Postings   Administrative Assistant - Operations Surrey, BC     Administrative Assistant - Projects Surrey, BC     Project Coordinator Richmond, BC     + View or post more job listings here       News   Message from the president: The importance of an engaged membership     Toronto Chapter discusses substitutions     CSC Grand Valley presents on rainscreens     Missed this from the web?   Edmonton library wins 2020 AIA/ALA Library Building Award     York University breaks ground on $275.5M Markham campus     The Buildings Show goes virtual

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