Non-residential construction faring "surprisingly well"

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The non-residential construction sector has been buoyed by government spending for various infrastructure projects.

Despite the recession, a new report suggests Canada's non-residential construction industry is still healthy—thanks to government spending on infrastructure.

Photos from CSC Toronto's golf tournament online

Last month, CSC's Toronto Chapter held its 22^nd annual golf tournament in Ajax, Ont. Local design/construction industry members, ranging from architects to product manufacturers, gathered at Deer Creek Golf Club on August 13 for a day on the links.

Ce soir à Montréal: conférence au sujet du plancher

Ce soir (le 16 septembre), la section de Montréal de Devis de Construction Canada (DCC) va presenter "Recette infaillible pour un support parfait; les revêtements de sol."

CSC Hamilton/Niagara rainscreen seminar tomorrow

Tomorrow, the Hamilton/Niagara Chapter is holding a lunchtime presentation on ventilated rainscreen façades.

Vancouver Olympic venues make history with special award

The Richmond Olympic Oval, Vancouver Convention Centre, and Killarney Ice Rink are among nine 2010 Olympic Winter Games venues recognized for sustainable design.

Dow's Quebec facility converts to meet Montreal Protocol

The Dow Building Solutions facility in Varennes, Que., has converted to a zero ozone-depleting, no volatile organic compound (VOC) foaming agent technology for its extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation products.

Canadian award named for Tony Woods

The Building Performance Institute (BPI) has launched a Canadian residential construction award honouring Tony Woods, energy efficiency expert and CSC member.

Toronto Pearson: High-flyer in airport sustainability

A Toronto Pearson International Airport initiative is the first to be recognized as a special/innovative project in the Airports Council International-North America's (ACI-NA's) 2009 Environmental Achievement Awards.