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Saskatchewan invests $80M in construction, renewal of long-term care facilities
The government of Saskatchewan is investing more than $80 million into its long-term care facilities, including $7.2 million for maintenance projects.
Canadian Property Management
Canada wavers on airtightness testing
The timing might have been opportune for uptake of the measure — provided it was adopted into provincial and territorial building codes — because it would have applied broadly in what is currently Canada’s most buoyant commercial real estate sector.
Canadian Property Management
Enabling Accessibility Fund opens for proposals
A new flat-rate costing formula will replace the previous requirement to submit construction quotes and other budget information. Instead, applicants can match their proposals to standardized specifications.
Construction Business
Helium could buoy Saskatchewan resource sector
Helium extraction and production could help buoy the Saskatchewan resource sector as western Canada’s oil and gas industry continues to struggle.
CondoBusiness
Ontario permits more construction activities
Landscaping and lawn care are also on a shortlist of businesses allowed to offer services if they adhere to public health protocol.
REMI Network
Ontario construction crews to work 24/7 on health care facilities
Construction work on new health care facilities in Ontario, including COVID-19 assessment centres, will now be a round-the-clock effort.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Remote video inspections abet social distancing
The technology does not replace the human element of inspections, but it does allow for parties to the inspection to be separate from each other.
CondoBusiness
Sights and sounds of proposed code changes
A package of proposed changes to Canada's National Building Code aims to improve navigability and safety in large buildings for people with mobility, vision and/or hearing constraints.
REMI Network
Ontario creates web portal for unsolicited infrastructure bids
The private sector can now share their expertise on public infrastructure needs through unsolicited bids submitted online to the Ontario government.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
NS rules out automatic unionization on weekends
A new regulation under the provincial Trade Union Act responds to an unique aspect of the construction sector's dealings with the Nova Scotia Labour Board.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Feds promise more funds for new rental supply
The 2019 budget promises the second top-up in as many years to the low-cost loan fund supporting construction of rental housing.
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.