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Canada enforces new regs for handling workplace asbestos

Canada enforced changes to occupational health and safety regulations on workplace asbestos today and declared updates to national building codes.

Calgary to sell seven sites for affordable housing

The City of Calgary will be selling seven city-owned sites to non-profit affordable housing providers.

Alberta hits the trifecta for GHG emissions

Differing populations, economic drivers and sources of electricity generation are easily discernible in the provincial/territorial breakdown of GHG emissions statistics.

Gord Johnston named new Stantec president and CEO

Gord Johnston, executive vice president of Stantec’s Infrastructure business operating unit, has been selected by the board of directors to assume the role of president

Anvil Centre receives LEED Gold certification

The Anvil Centre and the Anvil Centre Office Tower in New Westminster, B.C. have officially received LEED Gold certification.

Concrete Alberta announces new executive director

The Concrete Alberta board of directors has announced that Dan Hanson is its new executive director, effective August 8, 2017. He replaces Robin Bobocel, who has

ASHRAE honours industry achievement

Luc Bertrand of Saint-Lambert, Quebec, and George E. Menzies of Burlington, Ontario, were recognized for their outstanding contribution to advancing sustainable technology in the built environment over the past five decades.

PCL awarded contract for Calgary Cancer Centre

PCL Construction Management Inc. (Calgary) has been awarded the $1.1 billion design-build contract for the new Calgary Cancer Centre project. The Calgary Cancer Centre is

City of Toronto appoints first chief resilience officer

Toronto has appointed Elliott Cappell as its first chief resilience officer.

Metro Vancouver examines mobility pricing

Metro Vancouver will examine mobility pricing with the official launch of the Mobility Pricing Independent Commission. “Mobility pricing is a key pillar of the Mayors’

Isabelle Jodoin is first woman to chair the AFG

Isabelle Jodoin, Stantec senior vice president, Quebec, has been appointed chairperson of the board of directors of the Quebec Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (AFG),

Recycled tires create more resilient concrete: study

Researchers at the University of British Columbia used recycled tires to develop a stronger concrete that could be used for buildings.

Adera recognized for building excellence

Adera was recently presented with awards for design, architectural quality and innovation by the CHBA and the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association.

Concert’s David Podmore retires as CEO

David Podmore has announced his retirement as CEO of Concert Real Estate Corporation. Effective June 2, 2017, Brian McCauley assumes the role of president and CEO for

CaGBC launches Zero Carbon Building Standard

To help meet Canada’s climate change commitments, the Canada Green Building Council has launched the country’s first Zero Carbon Building Standard.

GBCI Canada created to rev up green building

CaGBC and Green Business Certification Inc. are forming a Canadian joint venture called Green Business Certification Inc. Canada (GBCI Canada).

Ledcor donates $250,000 to University of Alberta

The Ledcor Group of Companies has donated $250,000 to the University of Alberta’s new David and Joan Lynch School of Engineering Safety and Risk Management