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July 28, 2008
Tens of thousands of units still need repairs: report
A recently released report indicates that the leaky condo crisis in B.C. is far from over.
July 2, 2008
IFD Library Partners work to establish standards for BIM software
In April 2008, four groups collectively called the “IFD Library Partners” — along with buildingSMART Alliance and International Code Council (ICC)— co-sponsored a North American workshop in Washington, D.C. Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) was among the groups participating in the effort to promote standards that will help to bring BIM into wider use
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| ALEX’S BLOG |
Reed Construction Data Chief Economist Alex Carrick discusses current developments in Canada's economic environment. He also shares light-hearted reflections on life and current events.
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