Manitoba releases online green building product list

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A directory linking manufacturers and distributors of green building products with those who design, construct, and operate buildings has been launched for Manitoba. The Strand condominium building in Winnipeg focuses on energy and cost-efficient solutions, and promotes healthy 'green' living/work.

Manitoba's government has co-launched an online building product directory listing materials for the construction, renovation, and operation of commercial and institutional facilities.

CSC annual prize draw winners

During the March CSC board meetings, the association's annual prize draws were held.

Concrete product plant tour in Dundas, Ont.

On April 29, CSC's Hamilton Chapter is hosting a facility tour of Coreslab Structures—a precast/prestressed concrete product and hollow core slab manufacturer.

CSC Conference 2010: Register now for Saskatoon

Design/construction professionals looking to learn, network, have a good time, and help guide the future of CSC can now register for the association's national conference in Saskatoon.

Built Green program expands into Ontario

Homebuilders across Canada will soon be able to use the Built Green Canada program, which was previously available only in Alberta and British Columbia.

Toronto firm unveils new Ontario service centres

Designed by Toronto's Quadrangle Architects, an additional 20 service centres will be built along Highways 400 and 401 to improve travel service as drivers head across Ontario.

Canadian modular projects honoured

Whistler's Olympic Athletes' Village has won 'Best of Show' in the Modular Building Institute (MBI) Awards of Distinction contest.

AIA convention coming to Toronto

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced it will be bringing its conference to Toronto, teaming up with the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) for a joint event in 2017.