Construction Canada News — January 11, 2023

January 11, 2023

Montreal architect sticks to basics in agrotourism site design

Mitten’s new siding product cracks the code

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Broccolini announces leadership transition to third generation

Family-owned and run Montreal-based builder Broccolini—consistently ranked over the years in top 10 Canada construction firms—has announced the appointment of Anthony Broccolini as CEO, succeeding his father, John Broccolini.

$10.3M contract awarded to construct new N.F. interchange on Trans-Canada Highway

A $10.3 million contract has been awarded to Farrell’s Excavating Ltd. to construct an underpass allowing motorists access between the community of Galway, N.F., and the Trans-Canada Highway, and easing traffic congestion on Pitts Memorial Drive and nearby roads.

Ground breaks on Canada’s first small modular reactor in decades

In December 2022, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) broke ground at Darlington nuclear site, on what is being touted as Canada’s first grid-scale small modular reactor (SMR) in decades, to ensure enhanced and cleaner electricity supply.

Construction Safety Nova Scotia steps up to harmonize safety across Canada

Construction Safety Nova Scotia is now offering the National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation, making it the last province to adopt the designation amongst the construction safety associations across Canada.

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Essential structural considerations in roof design

Design professionals often work in isolation, with each discipline (architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical) doing their own thing and only getting together after they have completed most of their individual design contribution to co-ordinate dimensions. Crucial data is unintentionally missed.

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