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Toronto’s WZMH Architects, Microsoft launch EcoPod

Toronto’s WZMH Architects, Microsoft launch EcoPod
Coming to your neighbourhood soon, to stir citizen engagement in micro environment issues, it’s the EcoPod. It’s the pop-up product of a collaboration between Toronto’s WZMH Architects, which has its own burgeoning urban innovation hub, and Microsoft, am...
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Lafarge converts GU cement plant into eco-efficient alternative
MISSISSAUGA, ONT.—Lafarge’s Bath Cement Plant, located near Kingston, Ont. is fu...
Resource , Technology

Alberta prof heads new underground tech centre
The torch has been passed in Canada’s underground technology sector. After 28 y...
Infrastructure , Technology

Augmenta brings design platform for construction industry to market
TORONTO—Augmenta, specializing in automating building design for the constructio...
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Toronto’s WZMH Architects, Microsoft launch EcoPod
Coming to your neighbourhood soon, to stir citizen engagement in micro environme...
Technology

Lafarge converts GU cement plant into eco-efficient alternative
MISSISSAUGA, ONT.—Lafarge’s Bath Cement Plant, located near Kingston, Ont. is fu...
Resource , Technology

Alberta prof heads new underground tech centre
The torch has been passed in Canada’s underground technology sector. After 28 y...
Infrastructure , Technology

Augmenta brings design platform for construction industry to market
TORONTO—Augmenta, specializing in automating building design for the constructio...
Technology

Amazon’s Toronto Tech Hub growing again
Amazon Canada has inaugurated the newest addition to its Toronto Tech Hub, unvei...
Technology

Cement carbon dioxide emissions quietly double in 20 years
Heat trapping carbon dioxide emissions from making cement, a less talked about b...
Government , Infrastructure , Technology , US News

Panel states data standardization is critical for carbon, energy consumption
When the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) announces the results this month...
Associations , Economic , Technology

BrainBox AI to install energy optimization solution in SAIL Outdoors
MONTREAL, ONT.—BrainBox AI, which specializes in artificial intelligence for the...
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Inside Innovation: The challenge to deliver light, connectivity and energy-efficiency
The level of interior comfort experienced by building occupants can be measured...
Technology

Land conference highlights merits of biomimicry, smart buildings
The solutions to today’s critical built-environment challenges are not always de...
Associations , Government , Resource , Technology

CaGBC panel explores the transition to a green lending-friendly environment
The walls separating green developers from financial lending institutions are st...
Associations , Economic , Infrastructure , Technology

Risk aversion inhibits drive to adopt new building tech
New technologies and digital tools are becoming more commonplace across various...
Technology

Eddy signs leak detection deal with Daniels
TORONTO—Eddy Smart Home Solutions Ltd. has announced a service agreement with Th...
Technology

Inside Innovation: Volvo’s E-Worksite puts new electric equipment through their paces
Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) real-world testing of its electric ear...
Technology

Biden waives solar panel tariffs, seeks to boost production
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden ordered emergency measures Monday to increase U...
Government , Infrastructure , Technology

Your top DCN headlines: May 30 to June 3
Your top DCN headlines this week feature a $247 million apprenticeship announcem...
Government , Labour , Projects , Technology

Food waste cement: A gingerbread house style building option
TOKYO — Ever dreamed of having a gingerbread house like Hansel and Gretel? In t...
Technology

Mass timber beam connector could be a game-changer for fire protection
A mass timber beam/column connector developed by two Lakehead University researc...
Resource , Technology

Housing blog identifies inaccuracies in counting new GTHA homes
TORONTO—A new blog posted on the Centre for Urban Research and Land Development...
Technology

Inside Innovation: HeidelbergCement investment in Giatec affirms Canadian concrete technology
Ottawa-based Giatec Scientific Inc. announced earlier this month that global bui...
Technology

Trudeau pledges more action on cybersecurity following decision to ban Huawei from 5G
OTTAWA - A day after the federal Liberals banned Chinese firms Huawei Technologi...
Government , Technology

Canada banning China’s Huawei Technologies, ZTE from 5G telecom networks
OTTAWA - The Liberal government says it is banning Chinese vendors Huawei Techno...
Economic , Government , Technology

Inside Innovation: Patented Canadian MTC connection system offers improved fire protection
Widespread acceptance of Mass Timber Construction (MTC) has been hindered in the...
Technology , US News

Clearflow Group reports success on sedimentation pilot
COLLINGWOOD, ONT. — Clearflow Group has announced a positive project outcome upo...
Resource , Technology

Microsoft opens new headquarters in Canada
TORONTO—Microsoft representatives recently marked the official opening of its ne...
Projects , Technology

SNC-Lavalin secures further U.K. Network Rail work
MONTREAL - Quebec-based SNC-Lavalin has announced it’s been awarded a £23 millio...
Economic , Infrastructure , Technology

Inside Innovation: Understanding the carbon cost of your company pickup fleet
North America has had a passionate love affair with pickup trucks for decades. I...
Technology

Mammoet launches electric-powered self-propelled modular transporter
UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS—Mammoet, a Netherlands-based heavy equipment transport comp...
Resource , Technology

New skilled trades and technology facility opens at Durham College in Whitby
WHITBY, ONT—Durham College (DC) recently held the grand opening for the Ontario...
Labour , Projects , Technology

City of Hamilton recognized with Innovative Management Practices award
OAKVILLE, ONT.—The City of Hamilton, Ont. recently won the 2021 John Niedra Bett...
Associations , Technology

Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show draws large crowd following two-year hiatus
MONCTON, N.B.—After a two-year hiatus, the first edition of the Atlantic Heavy E...
Technology

Your top DCN headlines: April 18 to 22
This week’s top DCN headlines feature a tiny but groundbreaking project; updates...
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Amazon’s Toronto Tech Hub growing again
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Authenticity a key tool for Primeau in her career pursuit
Tracy Primeau had originally planned on being a history teacher. But after gradu...