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E-course helps manage asbestos in the workplace

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety launched an e-course to help recognize, assess and manage asbestos-related risks in the workplace.

Developer patriarch Keith Beedie passes away

The patriarch of the Beedie Development Group, Keith Beedie, died September 20 at the age of 91. He was widely recognized for his many contributions.

Construction begins on new Westjet hangar

Construction has begun on Westjet's new $50 million hangar project at YYC Calgary International Airport. Completion is expected in spring 2019.

Slow progress to achieve B.C. climate change goals

A report by the Real Estate Foundation of BC finds little progress has been made towards climate change goals as set out in the BC Climate Action Charter.

B.C. Community Recognition Awards announced

Six local governments in B.C. were recognized for their leadership in the use of wood in community projects, both architecturally and structurally.

GTA and Vancouver see more luxury condo sales

Vancouver boasts a greater share of higher priced transactions with 165 condo deals topping $2 million versus 100 in the Greater Toronto Area, but the single highest price was garnered in the GTA.

Gateway Casinos to build new casino in Delta

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment has announced plans to build a premier casino and entertainment property in Delta, featuring a mix of amenities.

Govan Brown joins Structure Tone companies

Govan Brown, an interiors and renovation contractor, has joined the Structure Tone family of companies, expanding Structure Tone’s reach into Canada.

Contractors selected for Trans Mountain pipeline

Contractors have been selected for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project. The six major contractors were announced by Kinder Morgan.

B.C. cancels construction of George Massey bridge

B.C.'s new NDP government has cancelled the current construction schedule for a new George Massey bridge, and is sending the project to a technical review.

NZ quake study gets to heart of housing damage

Researchers have drawn a link between destabilized housing conditions and a higher than normal heart attack rate in the aftermath of New Zealand's 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.

Regina pilots new pavement preservation technique

Regina is investing $350,000 from its existing paving maintenance budget in a new pavement preservation technique to restore the surface of asphalt.

Land tops Vancouver Q2 investment transactions

Vancouver's three largest investment transactions for the spring of 2017 surpassed an entire quarter's worth of activity in Calgary.

Skyscraper construction due for radical change

Skyscrapers command skylines around the globe and are slowly evolving to meet the demands for better efficiency and sustainability.

Alberta students well placed to enjoy good IAQ

Canadian buildings account for nearly two-thirds of the Clean Air Awards that the U.S. based National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) has bestowed for 2017.

Lafarge using water treament residuals for cement

Lafarge and Metro Vancouver have reached an agreement that will see drinking water treatment residuals used as a material in cement manufacturing.

Ignition risks of flammable refrigerants probed

Refrigerant leaks could be particularly problematic in reach-in or walk-in coolers since flammable concentrations could build in these confined spaces and disperse outward when the door is opened.