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March 10, 2010
International Living Building Institute launches new challenge
The International Living Building Institute (ILBI) put its greenest foot forward recently by launching version 2.0 of its Living Building Challenge (LBC) building rating system.
March 8, 2010
University of Winnipeg aims for LEED Gold certification
The University of Winnipeg’s Science Complex and Richardson College for the Environment will ensure that the school practices what it teaches.
March 8, 2010
Light House Sustainable Building Centre publishes green building guide
Sustainable construction in Vancouver just got a bit easier. The Light House Sustainable Building Centre with the support of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has published a book which provides practical solutions for contractors to implement green building strategies.
February 24, 2010
Passive house in Whistler, British Columbia showcases sustainable innovation
Canada’s first passive house, opened in Whistler, B.C. and it exceeds LEED Platinum energy standards by 50 per cent.
February 8, 2010
Canadian Construction Association summit zeroes in on industry concerns
When the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) decided to host a summit on the future of the non-residential sector, identifying key industry concerns was front and centre on the agenda.
February 3, 2010
Ontario’s $7-billion green energy deal with Samsung will create 7,800 construction jobs
Ontario’s new $7-billion renewable power generation deal with a Korean consortium will create 7,800 construction jobs and position the province as a major green energy player, said Premier Dalton McGuinty.
February 1, 2010
MintoMidtown becomes largest multi-residential LEED-certified condo in North America
The MintoMidtown complex in Toronto has achieved LEED Gold certification, making it what is believed to be the largest multi-residential LEED-certified condominium in North America.
January 13, 2010
Canadian architects join forces with Indian firm on green building projects
Canadian architects join forces with Indian firm on green building projects
January 4, 2010
Frontman for Victoria’s Dockside Green moving on
Saying the pace of construction is too slow and it’s time to spread his build-it-green philosophy internationally, the frontman behind Victoria’s Dockside Green has sold his quarter share in the $650-million residential/commercial/light industrial project.
December 28, 2009
LEED standards just a starting point: industry expert
While designing buildings to achieve LEED certification is becoming increasingly common, the construction industry is still in “the infancy stages” of implementing truly sustainable building practices, says Vanbots estimating director Compton Cho.
March 23, 2009
Telus announces plan to build energy-efficient data centre in British Columbia
Telus announced plans to invest $500 million in B.C., which includes a new energy-efficient internet data centre.
March 23, 2009
Sustainable building includes concrete flooring
Talk about a green floor and many people will immediately think of hardwood because it’s a natural product.
March 23, 2009
Bateman Centre takes green building to a new level
It’s fitting that the Robert Bateman Art and Environmental Education Centre will surpass LEED standards, given the famed wildlife artist’s dedication to the environment.
| MOST POPULAR STORIES |
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| TODAY’S TOP CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS |
These projects have been selected from 355 projects with a total value of $1,340,902,487 that Reed Construction Data Building Reports reported on yesterday.
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| CURRENT STORIES |
- Scott Construction continues work on research centre at Vancouver General Hospital
- Independent contractors association criticizes Burnaby’s fair wage policy
- Eastern, central focus of federal budget a concern to industry
- Industry welcomes federal government’s commitment to labour-market tracking
- International Living Building Institute launches new challenge
- International snowplow championship packs ‘em in
- Study supports domed stadium for Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina
- U.S. construction spending drops by $5.5 billion
- Canada BIM Council nears information exchange agreement with U.S. counterpart
- SNC Lavalin awarded Saskatchewan carbon capture project
- Dominion Construction gets two B.C. contracts
- Show us the infrastructure money, Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association says
- Construction nearing completion on The Avenue condos in Toronto
- Ground broken on the Cathedral Centre in Toronto
- Ontario architects, general contractor associations issue joint HST bulletin
- Ontario General Contractors Association applauds plan for WSIB advisory committee
- WSIB report a clear response to ideas we submitted, Ontario General Contractors Association chief says
- Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association establishes Fort McMurray chapter
- ‘You don’t create job opportunities by cutting off business:’ Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters CEO
- Atco Structures acquires Woodgreen Homes & Trailer Sales
- Haiti, Chile earthquakes highlight risks of construction along fault lines
- Medieval shipwrecks discovered during Baltic Sea pipeline construction
- Toronto Community Housing unveils plan for Lawrence Heights renewal
- Contracts awarded for clean-up of Sydney tar ponds, coke ovens
- Shoddy home construction blamed for Turkey earthquake toll
| ALEX’S ECONOMICS BLOG |
Reed Construction Data Chief Economist Alex Carrick discusses current developments in the North American economic environment with emphasis on the construction industry.
- A dozen incredible measurement sets on Canada’s changing ethnic mix (March 9, 2010)
- How fragile is recovery around the world? (March 3, 2010)
- The world financial crisis goes into extra innings (February 25, 2010)
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| PROJECT NEWS BRIEFS |
Updates on Canadian construction projects from Reed Construction Data’s research team. More
- Rounthwaite Dick & Hadley Architects begin work on arena plans for Flamborough, Ontario (Aug 17, 2009)
- Orillia Market Square aims for LEED Silver certification (Jun 25, 2009)
- Designs for new York Region District School Board building features energy efficiency (Jun 23, 2009)
- IPC Energy considers Milford location for future wind farm (May 22, 2009)
- Waterloo partnership seeks LEED Silver for West Side Family YMCA and District Library (May 22, 2009)
