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The new Canadian Electrical (CE) Code will have far-reaching effects on manufacturers, designers, builders, engineers, and contractors.
Photos courtesy Square D Integrated Power and Control Solutions and CSA.
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| In January 2009, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is publishing the 21st edition of the Canadian Electrical (CE) Code Part I, addressing safety, shock, and fire hazards for the nation's electrical products. (The code also includes Part II, a series of standards for the construction, testing, and making of electrical equipment.) |
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CSC News
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| Since its launch last year, Construction Canada's e-newsletter has become a valuable source of timely industry news, association updates, and events of interest to design/construction professionals. For 2009, it will be making its way to your inbox twice as often—the e-newsletter is going bimonthly. You can look for it on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. |
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| On Thursday, January 15, Construction Specifications Canada's (CSC's) Hamilton/Niagara Chapter is hosting a dinner presentation on the challenges facing design firms when implementing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). |
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| Construction Specifications Canada's (CSC's) Toronto Chapter has added a lecture series to its annual No Frills Trade Show. The event, held on March 2, allows architects, engineers, interior designers, and specifiers to get all the latest manufacturer information and network with colleagues in a single afternoon. |
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Top Stories
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Considering the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC's) promise to continue its sustainable design 'revolution,' hosting Greenbuild 2008 not far from the site of the Boston Tea Party was particularly apt. More than 28,224 attendees from 85 countries participated in the event—a marked 25 per cent increase over the 2007 show in Chicago, Ill.
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| A Vancouver architect (and Construction Canada author) has been named as one of five Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Award (CWEA) winners for 2008. Approximately 1200 women entrepreneurs were nominated for this year's awards, a program run by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). |
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| One Saturday in late November, Toronto's largest residential concrete pour took place at the site of the new Four Seasons Hotel & Residences in Yorkville. The impressive one-day construction project involved six different pouring locations, approximately 180 construction workers, and 120 concrete trucks. |
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| Does the patina of your roof make others green with envy? For two more weeks, the Canadian Copper & Brass Development Association (CCBDA) and the U.S. Copper Development Association (CDA) are accepting entries for their 2009 North American Copper in Architecture Awards. |
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Calendar
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January 19–20
Western Canadian Construction Superconference
Canadian Institute
Calgary, Alta.
Hyatt Regency Calgary
www.canadianinstitute.com
January 26–28
AHR Expo 2009
International Exposition Co.
Chicago, Ill.
McCormick Place
www.ahrexpo.com
February 2–5
Surfaces
Hanley Wood
Las Vegas, Nev.
Sands Expo & Convention Center
www.surfaces.com
February 2–6
World of Concrete
Hanley Wood
Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Convention Center
www.worldofconcrete.com
March 3–4
Urban Transportation Summit
Strategy Institute
Toronto, Ont.
Sheraton Toronto Airport
www.strategyinstitute.com
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