Saint John NB first in Atlantic Canada to promote mid-rise wood frame...
City is adopting the 2015 National Building Code permitting wood frame construction of up to six-stories. The post Saint John NB first in Atlantic Canada to promote mid-rise wood frame construction...
View ArticleManitoba spending infrastructure dollars to upgrade health and safety at schools
The projects announced involve upgrades to roofing, mechanical systems and accessibility. The post Manitoba spending infrastructure dollars to upgrade health and safety at schools appeared first on...
View ArticleNew Kooltherm K20 Concrete Sandwich Board insulation for tilt-up and precast...
It offers a higher R-value per inch than commonly used insulation and is designed to enable thinner wall assemblies to maximize building space. The post New Kooltherm K20 Concrete Sandwich Board...
View ArticleCadillac Fairview building $479 M office tower in downtown Toronto
The 32-storey office tower will be built to LEED platinum specifications and will target WELL certification. The post Cadillac Fairview building $479 M office tower in downtown Toronto appeared first...
View ArticleHealthcare for Animals
The Toronto Zoo constructs a new Wildlife Health Centre. The post Healthcare for Animals appeared first on Canadian Consulting Engineer.
View ArticleAlberta spending $21.6M to upgrade Northern Lakes College
The $21.6 million includes $882,000 for planning and $20.6 million to construct the consolidated High Prairie campus. The post Alberta spending $21.6M to upgrade Northern Lakes College appeared first...
View ArticleBurnaby Hospital Renewal making progress
Approved hospital upgrades include a new inpatient/outpatient care tower, expansion and renovation of the treatment and support service department as well as expanded parking. The post Burnaby Hospital...
View ArticleToronto’s Eaton Centre getting enhanced pedestrian bridge to Hudson’s Bay...
Featuring glass and etched bronze cladding panels, the bridge will provide vantage points for both users looking outward and pedestrians looking up. The post Toronto’s Eaton Centre getting enhanced...
View ArticleCBC gets approval to proceed with new Maison de Radio-Canada in Montreal
The building will feature bright, modern and versatile spaces, including a four-storey atrium and a rooftop patio, and it will target LEED Silver certification. The post CBC gets approval to proceed...
View ArticleNew NRC research shows that green buildings contribute to productivity
Research analyzed anonymous data on more than 40,000 Royal Bank of Canada employees from over 70 RBC office buildings. The post New NRC research shows that green buildings contribute to productivity...
View ArticleWinnipeg’s Red River College building $95.4M Innovation Centre
The new Centre is designed to bring together industry, academia and the community and ultimately attract 1,200 students to Winnipeg's Exchange District. The post Winnipeg’s Red River College building...
View ArticleFire Safety and Emergency Notification Devices Reduce Power Consumption up to...
The System Sensor L-Series includes indoor speakers, speaker strobes, chimes, horns, strobes, chime-strobes and 2-wire horn-strobes The post Fire Safety and Emergency Notification Devices Reduce Power...
View ArticleDaikin Applied launches Navigator water-cooled screw chiller
Navigator provides the power of efficiencies that meet or exceed ASHRAE 90.1-2016 levels The post Daikin Applied launches Navigator water-cooled screw chiller appeared first on Canadian Consulting...
View ArticlePreferred proponent selected for hospital project in Aboyne, ON
EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare selected to design, build and finance new Groves Memorial Community Hospital. The post Preferred proponent selected for hospital project in Aboyne, ON appeared first...
View ArticleMontreal reveals design for new urban park
The Esplanade Clark will serve as an urban terrace in the spring and summer, and from November to March it will be an outdoor skating rink. The post Montreal reveals design for new urban park appeared...
View ArticleManitoba exploring P3 proposals to build four new schools
The goal is for the four Manitoba school projects to break ground in the 2019 construction season. The post Manitoba exploring P3 proposals to build four new schools appeared first on Canadian...
View ArticleDesign team selected for Etobicoke Civic Centre
This proposal demonstrates an ability to achieve a net zero target, and the implementation of a progressive wellness standard for the workforce occupying the facility. The post Design team selected for...
View ArticleEdmonton adopts sustainable building policy
New municipal buildings must be built at minimum 40% more energy efficient and emit 40% less greenhouse gases than buildings built to code. The post Edmonton adopts sustainable building policy appeared...
View ArticlePennBarry introducing commercial fan with 24-inch wheel and direct drive motors
The air moving devices are designed for supply or exhaust applications in commercial, institutional and industrial HVAC systems. The post PennBarry introducing commercial fan with 24-inch wheel and...
View ArticlePilot projects announced for CaGBC’s emerging Zero Carbon Building Standard
The 16 projects from across Canada will participate in a two-year study to further refine the emerging Standard prior to full market deployment. The post Pilot projects announced for CaGBC’s emerging...
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