Climate Change and Construction
Below are articles from the latest Climate Change and Construction Special Feature, published March 25, 2022 by the Daily Commercial News.
Feature Articles - Climate Change and Construction
Vertical forests push green construction to new heights
Worldwide — and in Canada — there is a fledgling architectural movement that is...
Resource
2020NBC amendments represent a lost opportunity for Canada
The long-awaited National Building Code updates known as the 2020NBC is schedule...
Government , Resource
Lower carbon structured materials key in construction climate change fight
Just because builders construct energy efficient buildings doesn’t mean they can...
Resource
Massive geoexchange system will heat and cool U of T’s St. George campus
Crews are preparing the footings, shoring walls and utilities for a one-level un...
Projects , Resource
Burnhamthorpe Community Centre blazing a new and green trail
It will be a green facility. But an addition to the Burnhamthorpe Community Cen...
Projects , Resource
Drone fleet takes flight to help P.E.I. in climate change fight
A fleet of drones carrying digital imaging equipment to provide data on erosion...
Resource , Technology
Restoration work integral to Mud Creek’s future in Toronto
Now in its tenth year, a multi-phase and multi-year restoration of a severely de...
Resource
Barrie, Ont. innovative stormwater vault a Lego block-like build
Another project in a series of pro-active initiatives to protect the health of L...
Infrastructure , Resource
The ‘Three Rs’ of heritage buildings in the fight against climate change
Vancouver developer Michael Geller says redeveloping heritage properties is a wa...
Projects , Resource
Cost containment the biggest challenge to reaching ‘net zero’
Two of the most common and critical components in the construction industry are...
Resource
Vancouver’s ‘On Five’ a mass timber build showcase
A one-of-a-kind light-industrial/commercial building in mid-town Vancouver is se...
Projects , Resource
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Top 20 U.S. Mega Project Starts
In 2020, there were 11 projects valued at $1 billion or more each, and 26 projects of 1 million square feet or more each.
Canada's Urban Population Growth
This infographic looks at the surge in Canada's urban population growth.
Canadian Demographics
This infographic looks at the latest Canadian population growth rates.
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Toronto tendering cancellations symptom of broader bid problems say contractors
The cancellation of three tenders for road resurfacing work by the City of Toron...
Government
OH&S Legal Update: Coroner’s inquest recommends new restrictions for cellphones at construction projects
A recent coroner’s inquest has addressed the important issue of the hazard of ce...
Labour , OH&S
Metrolinx announces winning teams for two Ontario Line contracts
TORONTO — Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have announced the preferred prop...
Infrastructure , Projects
OPSEU applies for first-contract arbitration for TSSA safety inspectors
TORONTO - The union representing striking Technical Standards and Safety Authori...
Labour
Anmar suing Stelco for nearly $18M of alleged unpaid work
A contractor is suing Stelco Inc. and Legacy Lands Lake Erie Inc. for nearly $18...
Infrastructure , Labour , Projects
Higher wages will cause WSIB cost hikes for some construction employers: OGCA
The Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) has learned that Workplace Sa...
Associations
Hydro One pledges 50:50 equity deals with First Nations on large transmission projects
Ontario’s Hydro One has announced an equity partnership model with First Nations...
Infrastructure , Resource
‘New normal will be characterized by rapid change’: Mollenhauer
Change is occurring rapidly and the construction industry needs to be prepared....