MasterFormat 2010 Update now available

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Users can now purchase MasterFormat 2010 Update, a revision of MasterFormat 2004.

The new update for North America's construction documents standard is now available.

Plumbing the depths of surface drainage in Ontario

The Hamilton Chapter of CSC is hosting a lunchtime seminar dealing with the specification of trench products and surface drainage strategies.

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.

Governor General Medals awarded to shining Canadian architecture

The Governor General's Medals in Architecture have been given to outstanding Canadian designs of recently built projects that bring architectural awareness as a cultural force in society.

Ontario's toilets create a splash in energy efficiency

The Ontario government is proposing all toilets sold in the province use no more than 6 L (1.6 gal) of water per flush.

Manitoba project places in top 10 for sustainable architecture

A Winnipeg building has been selected as one of the top 10 examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE).

Design-builder Giffels grows into British Columbia

Constructor/design-builder Giffels Corporation has expanded into Western Canada, thanks to its parent company's purchase of a B.C. firm.