Rise in tall building growth

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Shenzhen's 442-m (1449-ft) Kingkey 100 was the tallest structure built in 2011. The 100-storey building is topped by a 38-m (125-ft) sky garden which serves as the hotel lobby.

With 88 buildings greater than 200 m (656 ft) completed last year, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) sees an ongoing trend in an annual increase in building completion.

Talking PVC trim with CSC Hamilton

On Thursday, February 16, the Hamilton/Niagara Chapter of CSC is hosting a luncheon discussion on the specification of cellular polyvinyl chloride (PVC) trim for exterior and moisture-related applications.

CSC membership renewals for 2012

CSC members who have not yet renewed their memberships are being encouraged to do so as soon as possible.

Solar power less expensive than you think

New Canadian research suggests solar photovoltaic (PV) energy is cheaper to produce than generally believed.

Increasing use of space in the workplace

Advances in technology, shifting work patterns, and greater desires for work/life balance and living sustainably are changing today's workplace, according to a new survey.

Rising global demand for construction aggregates

In the five years following 2010, construction aggregates are expected to grow 5.2 per cent, resulting in 48.3 billion metric tonnes.

Construction begins on Pan Am Athletes' Village

Construction is underway on the section of Toronto's new West Don Lands community that will be used as the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games Athletes' Village.