Designed and built to produce as much energy as it consumes, one of the first homes built in EchoHaven, a gated community in northwest Calgary, has been zero-energy certified by the International Living Future...
Tag: Alberta
Alberta college facility wins wood design award
(03/20/2018)
An expanded trades and technologies centre at Lethbridge College in Alberta recently received top honours at the Prairie Wood Design Awards for the institutional building category. The Trades Technologies Renewal and Innovation Project (TTRIP)...
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) presented its annual awards during the 100th conference held recently in Banff, Alberta. These awards recognize the important contributions of individuals, companies, and associations promoting and enhancing the Canadian...
On April 19, CSC’s Edmonton Chapter will hold a breakfast meeting on “Complete Entrance Solutions” at Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre from 7:30 to 10 a.m.
Networking with CSC Edmonton
(03/13/2018)
The Edmonton Chapter of CSC is inviting architects, engineers, building owners, general and trade contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers to attend a networking event on March 22 at Hudsons Canada’s Pub. On April 12,...
Calgary to tour the New Central Library site
(03/05/2018)
The Calgary Chapter of CSC is organizing a tour of the New Central Library (NCL) and dinner on March 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. After the one-hour tour, everyone will head to Salt...
Alberta permits wire-free switching in new projects
(02/22/2018)
Earlier this month, Alberta’s Municipal Affairs issued a new Electrical Standata permitting wire-free switching in new construction projects.
Calgary honours winners of student design contest
(01/22/2018)
On Friday, February 9, the Calgary Chapter of CSC will host its annual Awards Gala for the Ignite Student Competition. Held at the showroom of Contemporary Office Interiors, the event will run from 5:30...
The Edmonton Chapter of CSC is holding a breakfast meeting on February 15. Held at Chateau Louis Conference Centre, the event is expected to run from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Rafael Lucero (Alberta Infrastructure)...
Precast concrete solutions for risk management
(01/12/2018)
Climate projections by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) show past and current practices will influence the climate for decades to come. Such projections are usually statements about the likelihood something will happen several decades...