Ontario cement plant earns continent’s first ISO 50001

The first International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 50001, Energy Management System, certification in North America has been given to St. Marys Cement in Bowmanville, Ont.

“Certification to ISO 50001 enables our organization to follow a systematic approach to achieving continual improvement in energy performance; including energy efficiency, use, and consumption,” Fabio Garcia, plant operations manager, told Construction Canada Online.

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Heating the home’s core to save on energy costs

Toronto researchers have discovered rethinking insulation, along with small lifestyle changes and a heat pump, can save up to 80 per cent on energy usage in homes.

Developed by Ryerson University professor Russell Richman and University of Toronto professor Kim Pressnail, a nested thermal envelope design incorporates zonal heating in residences that will cut down on energy and heating costs in the winter.

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Nominations open for Women in Concrete award

The Women in Concrete Alliance (WICA) is calling for nominees for its third annual Woman of Distinction Award.

The North American organization aims to connect women in the industry and provide a networking community, mentoring, and resources. The award’s recipient will reflect the organization’s values and is chosen by industry peers.

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Report encourages residential construction for the North

A new Conference Board of Canada report points to partnerships and cost-effective building approaches to address concerns with residential building in the country’s Northern communities.

The report, Framing Sustainable Options for Housing in Canada’s North, was published by the Board’s Centre for the North, and deals with the difficulties associated with building affordable and safe housing in the cold climate.

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Sto Corp. celebrates Canadian quarter-century

Exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) company, Sto Corp. is celebrating 25 years of business in Canada, as well as a new partnership with Webster & Sons Limited in Montréal.

Based in Atlanta, Ga., Sto’s cladding and coating products for construction, maintenance, and restoration have been distributed in 30 locations across Canada since 1987.

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