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The government's decision to lift the prohibition on stilts comes after the industry and affiliated groups have lobbied government for the last decade to give them the okay.
?Everything from building materials to estimating and job tracking software is bringing technology to the job site
With LEED for Existing Buildings on the table. Canadas construction industry weighs the value of heritage preservation against cost and efficiency.
Many construction professionals across the nation remain "cautiously optimistic" about 2009, even as they gaze into a rather murky crystal ball.
Advancements in job estimating software continue to come into the marketplace at a rapid-fire pace. Here's a look at offerings from six software firms.
When we think of project management, how can we apply some green thinking to our projects? Here are five ways to bring some green ingenuity to your every day project management.
Enermodal Engineering is aiming for Canada's sixth LEED Platinum designation with its new head office in Kitchener, ON.
Drywallers have a reputation for late filing; taxes have a reputation for being a pain in the neck
Building owners looking for aesthetic creativity and acoustic value or fire rating need look no further than the timely revival of fabric ceiling systems.
While the market to retrofit schools may grow significantly to meet improved building standards, the challenges facing builders will be significant.
One of Canada's greenest and most energy efficient conference centres to date opened in October 2009.
Interior finishing is going a little greener with materials, mouldings, and architectural details made of renewable materials like bamboo, sorghum, and wheat board.
The go-ahead to use LABs over wood wasn't only good for the EIFS industry; it also cleared the way for the products to be used in place of other barrier systems.
The majority of repair costs used to come from non-structural components that failed during a seismic event.
Demand for modular structures is growing, and creators of design and assembly are scrambling to keep up.
Renovations and upgrades in everything from social housing to private residences can mean important opportunities for contractors.
The Trowel looked at several projects across North America to discover what it was about the products used that made each one a sound success in a particular application.
Canadas largest annual building design and construction show is celebrating its 20th anniversary with over 1100 exhibits and 23,000 attendees.
Building and design trends breathe new life into classic mouldings and decorative trims.
The Suncoast Mall needed a cost-effective, easy-to-install solution to water penetration issues.
Strait-Flex International is all about getting the job done right. And it's not just the company's line of 30-plus drywall trims, tools, and tapes that fulfills this mandate.
Production builders and homeowners are the target audience for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's LEED Platinum Archetype Sustainable House.
A look to the coming year at changes and trends that may impact development, contracting, and installation.
The move is toward greener building practices, and the industry is responding.
The creation of sustainable buildings is less a question of "maybe" and more a matter of "where, when, and by what rules."
After a year like 2009, the only place to go is up. But a delay in projects and a forthcoming skilled labour shortage are bumps in the road that any journey "up" will first have to surpass.
Innovations in tool technology improve productivity and worker safety, while saving time and costs for contractors.
Tin ceilings add timeless beauty to residential, commercial, and retail operations.
Open Text's Waterloo-based headquarters lets in the light of contemporary design.
Stilts have taken a big step towards legitimacy in Ontario after getting a passing grade from an ergonomic study at the University of Waterloo.
Lido Wall Systems recently completed a 90,000-square-foot EIFS contract for a 37-storey condo called Chicago Mississauga. Like other highrises that Lido has worked on, the tower presented its own set of challenges.
Saint-Gobain, through its subsidiary, CertainTeed Insulation Canada, Inc., today announced the signing of an agreement to purchase Canadian fibre glass insulation manufacturer Ottawa Fibre. Under the agreement, CertainTeed Insulation will acquire all of the operating assets of Ottawa Fibre for approximately CAN$41 million, plus assume the Fund's adjusted debt.
Energy efficiency in existing buildings is our greatest opportunity for a sustainable future.
The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) received 47 percent more gallery space and a complete redesign after eight years of planning and building.
BIM software offers drywallers substantial cost-savings, suggests involvement in the design process
EIFS performed better than brick, stucco, and fiber cement siding in US Department of Energy (DOE) tests measuring energy efficiency, moisture intrusion and temperature control.
Amendments to the Construction Lien Act (CLA) of Ontario are essential because of deficiencies that keep them from collecting money owed.
At 100 Yorkville, a new eight- and 17-storey condo complex, a different approach was taken to an existing heritage building.
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Stairfaces resurface existing stair risers with custom cut and stained hardwood panels, similar to cabinet faces.
Up to four times faster than any other water-based spray on the market, the new Hilti CP 672 Fast Cure Speed Spray is a sprayable, fire-rated mastic for construction joints that is ideal for use where movement is required.
New Line of Natural Aggregate Finishes that Feature Rich Colour and Texture
LaHabra recently announced the launch of LaHabra Wall Sanded One-Coat and BasiC926 Sanded Scratch & Brown stuccos to their family of products.
At CGC, we don't think there is a big solution to the environmental challenges we face. Rather, we think that there are many solutions that, together, will help us achieve environmental sustainability.
To better service our valued customers, Winroc BC, a division of Superior Plus LP, has expanded its distribution network to include 14 branches across the province.
Triad has developed the new Sub-Component Manufacturing System for light-commercial/residential steel framing.
Global Fastening Systems new TyRex brand of collated screw systems will be launched in Canada by Canadian Industrial Distributors with the introduction of the first in the new line, the TyRex DCF5000.
Vaughan & Bushnell is introducing several specialty tools to handle any job. From the same maker of the Original Superbar, Vaughan now offers the Hooker (patent pending).
CHICAGO - June 6, 2008 - ICC Evaluation Services (ICC-ES) has recently issued an evaluation report (ESR-2282) on the 1496 Seismic Perimeter Clip from Chicago Metallic Corporation.
PacificWest Systems Supply Ltd. (PacWest) would like to announce that it has been proudly serving the wall and ceiling industry for the past 25 years.
At CertainTeed, we are committed to providing building professionals with the finest and most complete line of gypsum-based interior solutions possible ProRoc Brand finishing products and ProRoc Brand gypsum board
New Optima Capz system can be installed directly to a deck to maximize ceiling height, onto drywall, or suspended with wires.
The new Hilti WSR 36-A is the cordless reciprocating saw that professionals can depend on for cutting through the same tough applications that are typically performed with a corded saw, without the hassle ...
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