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Breaking News
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Glowing recognition: Richard Thorne and Victoria Hollick flank award winner, Al Clark.
Photos courtesy CanSIA
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During its annual conference, the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA)
recognized outstanding achievement in the solar energy sector. Held last
month, the 2008 Solar Awards honoured The Hospital for Sick Children as the
Solar Thermal Project of the Year, and Carmanah Technologies' Government of Canada project, Jean Canfield Building, as Solar PV Project of the Year. |
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CSC News
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| On January 12, Construction Specification Canada's (CSC's) latest Principles
of Construction Documentation (PCD) online course begins. An introductory
program that offers students a better understanding of specifications, drawings,
schedules, building products, bidding procedures, and contracts, the PCD serves
as a precursor to all other CSC education courses and designations. |
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Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) is looking for input from members
and non-members alike. For more than half a century, the non-profit association
has delivered education programs, publications, and services for the betterment
of the country's construction community. Now, CSC is soliciting the opinions of
design/construction professionals to ensure it continues to meet the industry's
needs. |
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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 the Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) rating program. |
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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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| Construction and demolition waste makes up 23 per cent of the overall
wastestream. To address this issue, Alberta is breaking ground in Canada
with a new construction site waste reduction strategy. By next year, the
province plans to begin recycling construction and demolition waste,
eventually eliminating it from landfills. |
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| Canada's condominium building boom is spiralling downward, due to
diminishing demand, lack of consumer confidence, and tight credit
conditions. An increasing inventory of unsold units further discourages
developers. Overall residential construction activity was at its slowest
pace late last year since 2001, partly because of the ailing condominium
sector—condominiums make up 50 to 60 per cent of Vancouver's residential
construction and about half of all new homebuilding activity in Toronto. |
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| Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions might take the plunge with Canada Green
Building Council (CaGBC) and BC Hydro's new collaboration. The two
organizations have joined forces to help lower GHG emissions of British
Columbia's buildings through energy conservation. |
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| By next year, the construction industry expects to have more than a
million positions with no applicants. To manage this potential crisis, the
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is funding 'Construction
Challenge '09' to help youth throughout North America better understand the
sector—and consider joining it in the future. |
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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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