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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 10, 2010
Industry welcomes federal government’s commitment to labour-market tracking
The federal government’s recent commitment to provide up-to-date labour market information and innovation by colleges is music to the Construction Sector Council’s ears.
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.
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
Society aiming for net zero energy for all new builds by 2030
North American builders going for glamour in new construction might be missing out on lucrative green building opportunities, said Gordon Holness, president of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
March 1, 2010
Finning’s Chilean operations in decent shape after massive earthquake
Finning’s operations in Chile have suffered minimal damage as a result of an earthquake that struck the country last week. “We are in close touch with the Finning South America executive and they have done an assessment of the impact of the earthquake on operations and employees,” said Finning International Inc. director of investor relations and corporate affairs Mauk Breukels.
March 1, 2010
Executive director leaving Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
When Jon Hobbs took over as executive director of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) in January 2001, the institute was grappling with a small deficit, as well as declining membership.
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 24, 2010
Vancouver Olympic Village certified LEED Platinum
The Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Village in Vancouver has been certified as the greenest, most energy efficient and sustainable neighbourhood in the world. The Olympic Village was awarded the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) ND stage 2 platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
February 24, 2010
Demolition continues on former Chrysler Parts Distribution Centre in Vancouver
Demolition of the former Chrysler Parts Distribution Centre and nearby industrial buildings on Southwest Marine in Vancouver is well underway. The site will become the home of a 262,210-square-foot Canadian Tire and will include several retail stores.
February 22, 2010
Construction worker falls six storeys to death in Toronto
Contrary to some news reports, the death of a 43-year-old worker at a Scarborough-area restoration construction site Thursday didn’t involve a swing stage, confirms Ontario’s Ministry of Labour.
February 22, 2010
Plastics play a part in the Vancouver Olympics
The Canadian plastics industry will not only be proud of Canada’s athletes at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, but also its own accomplishments in making the games possible.
February 17, 2010
B.C. government breached own contract on highway project, court rules
A Kelowna-based civil construction contractor won its case in the Supreme Court of Canada against the Province of B.C. which breached its own tender contract on a highway project.
February 17, 2010
Residents of Kingfisher Lake, Ontario become crew on water treatment plant project
Clean drinking water and efficient wastewater treatment would seem to be a given in an industrialized country like Canada, but for those in the far north it’s a different story.
February 17, 2010
Cenovus accelerates construction of Christina Lake oilsands project
An oilsands company is leaving nothing to chance and is taking charge of building its own facilities.
February 17, 2010
Canada Green Building Council honours ‘greenest Olympics ever’
The Canada Green Building Council and BC Hydro have recognized the Province of B.C., VANOC, the cities of Vancouver, Richmond, and the resort municipality of Whistler for their global leadership in sustainability.
February 15, 2010
Infrastructure investment gets mixed reaction
While the Alberta Budget’s investment in basic infrastructure was applauded by the construction industry, the City of Calgary is concerned about what it means for municipal projects.
February 10, 2010
Provincial construction industry buoyed by continued infrastructure spending
The 2010 Alberta Budget will sustain investment in the construction of basic infrastructure in a tough economic climate, by increasing the government’s deficit and spending savings.
February 10, 2010
RDH Architects aims to elevate design of utilitarian municipal building
Typically, says Toronto architect Geoff Miller, municipal operations centres lack the cachet of city halls or recreational facilities.
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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
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- 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
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- 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)





