Construction Canada News — August 10, 2022

August 10, 2022

Montreal office’s urban-inspired design fosters collaboration

Ontario maintains stance against ‘unfair’ duties on Canadian softwood exports

Ontario’s Provincial government lauded the U.S. Department of Commerce’s recent decision to lower “unfair” duty rates on Canadian softwood lumber exports—however, the government reiterated its position for all duty rates to be removed immediately.

Calgary’s LRT shortlists candidates for complicated Phase 1

Transit developers Bow Transit Connectors and City Link Partners are the picks on Calgary’s shortlist for the technically complex Phase 1 of the city’s Green Line LRT project.

Manitoba secures $34.3M+ funding to enhance water and waste infrastructure

Combined funding of $34.3 million+ will help improve Manitoba’s 10 key wastewater and waste management infrastructure, in a bid to increase capacity to respond to population growth pressures.

Princeton, British Colombia, to revitalize downtown and boost visitor traffic

The Town of Princeton, British Columbia, has secured federal funding to add visitor-focused enhancements to increase tourism to its downtown core community spaces.

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Fire-rated glass: Balancing curtain wall performance and design

Curtain walls, particularly exterior glass curtain walls, are part of the building envelope designed to protect the interior from outdoor elements. They are preferred by designers because they are typically lightweight—usually made with aluminum and glass—while keeping the building air- and watertight. Today’s fire-resistive framing is a combination of steel framing and aluminum cover caps, to give it a decorative look.

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