Construction
CondoBusiness
Manitoba sticks to optional new home warranty
After first postponing the date the legacy legislation from its predecessor would come into force, the provincial government now plans to repeal the New Home Warranty Act.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Be part of Canada’s next generation of affordable rental housing
The affordable housing crisis is hurting many Canadians, from the country’s most vulnerable populations to middle-class people.
Canadian Property Management
Be part of Canada’s next generation of affordable rental housing
The affordable housing crisis is hurting many Canadians, from the country’s most vulnerable populations to middle-class people.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Construction Lending Q&A: Jeremy Wedgbury, First National
We spoke with Jeremy Wedgbury of First National to discuss current industry challenges of construction lending and potential financial solutions.
REMI Network
ENERGY STAR to recognize multi-res buildings
A pilot program launched today aims to take energy efficiency to new heights by recognizing multi-res buildings with ENERGY STAR labels.
CondoBusiness
Site security comes under renewed scrutiny
Construction site security is under renewed scrutiny after a member of the public gained access to a downtown property and scaled a crane.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Renos draw unwanted critters out of woodwork
New construction and renovations can turn up the heat on pest pressures, but proactive measures can help prevent future infestations.
CondoBusiness
Making Your Podium Deck a Priority
Costs and logistics can make a podium deck project seem intimidating. But with the right team and a strategic approach, it can yield lasting benefits.
CondoBusiness
Maximizing common element warranty coverage
An engineer offers tips for maximizing common element warranty coverage to get construction deficiencies resolved in new condo complexes.
REMI Network
NB motorists urged to exercise caution while driving as summer construction gets underway
With summer road construction underway, motorists in New Brunswick have been reminded to exercise caution while driving. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Bill Fraser and officials
Construction Business
New leadership at Chandos Construction
Chandos Construction Ltd. announces new leadership with the appointment of Tim Coldwell as president and Sean Penn as chief operating officer.
Canadian Property Management
Real estate vulnerable to Canada-U.S. trade war
High-rise development is expected to be the hardest hit real estate activity, but fallout across a wider range of consumer goods has potential negative implications for commercial warehouse and distribution facilities.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Construction starts on Michael Garron Hospital expansion
Construction recently began on the new patient care tower at Michael Garron Hospital, formerly Toronto East General Hospital.
REMI Network
The importance of gender specific PPE in the construction industry
The traditionally male dominated construction industry has begun to see an upturn in the amount of women working on sites. Around 170,000 females, 25 per cent of those in the industry, are employed in hands-on roles.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario legislation ensures fair pay for government contractors
Ontario has introduced legislation to ensure that government contractors in building security, cleaning services and construction will be paid fair wages.
REMI Network
Non-residential construction set to bounce back
Non-residential construction could be set for a modest turnaround in 2018, new predictions have revealed.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
CNL issues RFP for construction of $370-mil lab complex
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories recently issued an RFP for the design, engineering and construction of its Advanced Nuclear Materials Research Centre (ANMRC).
