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Elections loom in three Canadian provinces

Elections loom in three Canadian provinces

Housing, tax and energy costs are prominent on the agenda as British Columbia, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan all prepare for provincial elections in October.
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Construction starts on world’s first 3D printed hotel

Construction is underway for the first 3D printed hotel and residences in Marfa, TX, designed by Bjarke Ingels Group.
Equity partnerships generate net-zero progress

Equity partnerships generate net-zero progress

A newly released primer from the First Nations Major Projects Coalition highlights clean energy opportunities and some illustrative generation, storage and transmission projects.
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Equipment associations announce merger

The Canadian Equipment Dealers Association (CEDA) announced its merging with the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED).
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ASHRAE creates new centre for decarbonization

ASHRAE is establishing its first ever center of excellence in its commitment to reduce of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Salvaged steel fit to fortify decarbonization

Salvaged steel fit to fortify decarbonization

The cost case for salvaged steel looks promising even with an embryonic supply chain and a raft of logistical complexities to recover and then reuse structural members in new construction projects.
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Ontario proposes new site rules to support women

The Ontario government is introducing new site rules to ensure clean washrooms and available menstrual products for women.
Ontario ponders graduate studies at colleges

Ontario ponders graduate studies at colleges

The Ontario government is considering taking applied technical studies to another level by offering master's degree programs through the provincial community college system.
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Indigenous groups form procurement organization

Five national Indigenous economic organizations have created the First Nations Procurement Organization, first of its kind.
Clean energy projects serve mix of purposes

Clean energy projects serve mix of purposes

Clean energy projects present a burgeoning means for Indigenous peoples to assert stewardship of natural resources, nurture sustainable economic growth and curb reliance on fossil fuels.
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Dewalt celebrates 100th anniversary

Dewalt is celebrating its 100th anniversary of powering the pros. Founded in 1924 by Raymond DeWalt, the company is a leading brand.
Building electrification projects impart lessons

Building electrification projects impart lessons

The business case for electrification works best when retrofits are synced with the end-of-life of existing mechanical equipment and/or asset repositioning plans
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New council formed to combat labour crisis

A new Skilled Trades Advisory Council (STAC) has been formed to combat the crisis facing skilled labour in the U.S. and Canada.
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New $1 coin features first female engineer

The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new $1 coin honouring Elsie MacGill, the country’s first woman professional engineer.
Global energy appetite eats up efficiency gains

Global energy appetite eats up efficiency gains

The global buildings sector made some headway in curbing its energy appetite and output of greenhouse gas emissions last year, but is still off-pace to achieve the International Energy Agency's targets.
ASHB now carries banner for smart connectivity

ASHB now carries banner for smart connectivity

The Continental Automated Buildings Association will now be known as the Association for Smarter Homes and Buildings (ASHB), with a continued mandate to promote technologies for connectivity and efficient operations.
Global smart lighting market poised for bright future

Smart lighting market poised for bright future

The global market for smart lighting is projected to reach USD $45 billion in sales by 2028, representing a compound annual growth rate of more than 20 per cent over the next five years.