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Since 1952, Canada’s #1 building and urban development publication – reaching key segments of the architecture, building design and built environment community.
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Climate change is making cities hotter. Here’s how planting trees can help https://t.co/lkRbG3Xm3L via @Building_mag
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In Québec alone, elevated summer temperatures were associated with about 470 deaths, 225 hospitalizations, 36,000 emergency room visits, 7,200 ambulance transports and 15,000 calls to a health...
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VIFA EXPO Officially Sets Vietnam Record: Asserting the Leading Position of the Largest Scale Furniture Exhibition – by @vifaexpo via @Building_mag
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#vifafair #vifaexpo #vietnamfurniturefair #furniturefair #tradefair #vietnam #furniture #furnishing
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The association says these numbers reflect growing concern among builders over sales, trade uncertainty, and a lack of supportive government policy for homeownership. https://t.co/mvgg7Kg7QS
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The association says these numbers reflect growing concern among builders over sales, trade uncertainty, and a lack of supportive government policy for homeownership.
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The guide, called the Guide to Renewable Energy and Battery Storage Projects, covers the basics about renewables, as well as thoughts on how to help maximize benefits and minimize impacts. https://t.co/Tt2z7jafHC
https://t.co/Tt2z7jafHC
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The guide, called the Guide to Renewable Energy and Battery Storage Projects, covers the basics about renewables, as well as thoughts on how to help maximize benefits and minimize impacts.
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The new Rail Code will address these issues by providing a cohesive framework for the design, construction, and commissioning of projects nationwide. https://t.co/qfVKNeHPQI
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The new Rail Code will address these issues by providing a cohesive framework for the design, construction, and commissioning of projects nationwide.
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The two-stage competition invites landscape architecture and design teams from around the world to reimagine a site located at 34 Hanna Ave. in Toronto. https://t.co/4LqXZSE2C3
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The two-stage competition invites landscape architecture and design teams from around the world to reimagine a site located at 34 Hanna Ave. in Toronto.
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Despite the continued moderation, average asking rents remained 6.2 per cent higher than three years ago and 14.0 per cent above pre-pandemic levels in October 2019. https://t.co/qtFpgRxXtg
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Despite the continued moderation, average asking rents remained 6.2 per cent higher than three years ago and 14.0 per cent above pre-pandemic levels in October 2019.
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The data revealed that construction material costs have increased by 4 per cent year-over-year, which BCCA says is double the Bank of Canada’s inflation target. https://t.co/OXV4qSeKrA
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The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is applauding Ontario’s plan to cut sales taxes on new homes for first-time buyers. https://t.co/jNtvbHx2oS
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RESCON noted that the only way to improve housing affordability is to reduce the tax burden.
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The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) and the Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) have released a new version of their co-authored OAA-OGCA Take-Over Procedures document. https://t.co/FMKtbRsp3G
https://t.co/FMKtbRsp3G
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This updated resource, also known as Document 100-2025, outlines recommended steps for the closing stages of construction contract as the owner assumes control of the project from the contractor.
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Canada’s climate is warming twice as fast as the global average, and many cities will experience at least four times as many extreme heat events (days above 30 C) per year in the coming decades. https://t.co/fflLHECp6J
https://t.co/fflLHECp6J
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In Québec alone, elevated summer temperatures were associated with about 470 deaths, 225 hospitalizations, 36,000 emergency room visits, 7,200 ambulance transports and 15,000 calls to a health...
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In celebration of its 17th year, the ADFF will be showing documentaries about architecture and design from around the world. https://t.co/0PhEBEimhx
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In celebration of its 17th year, the ADFF will be showing documentaries about architecture and design from around the world.
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The 500th Smilezone was officially unveiled at Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. John’s, Newfoundland on October 16, 2025. https://t.co/ejSITH8Nzr
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The 500th Smilezone was officially unveiled at Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. John’s, Newfoundland on October 16, 2025.
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MVVA will create design guidelines that shape the long-term transformation of this future Toronto landmark. https://t.co/5oTzYOsb3l
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MVVA will create design guidelines that shape the long-term transformation of this future Toronto landmark.
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The renamed RBC Amphitheatre will transform into an expanded year-round venue by 2030. https://t.co/ikVACJrjLf
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The renamed RBC Amphitheatre will transform into an expanded year-round venue by 2030.
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According to the latest economic update by the Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS), building construction investment was up 9 per cent year-to-date in August, with the largest percentage change in the institutional sector. https://t.co/TuDb7pevcT
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According to the OCS, the institutional sector in particular stood out with a 19 per cent increase from $10.4 billion to $11.2 billion.
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Au Québec, les citoyens disposent d’un pouvoir municipal rare au Canada : celui de bloquer par référendum des projets d’urbanisme dans leur quartier. https://t.co/mZLdKOSTPP
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Les référendums municipaux s’inscrivent dans une tradition de participation citoyenne ancrée dans la culture politique québécoise. On remarque néanmoins que la participation à ces scrutins est...
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The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) has welcomed Nordic Structures as a new national partner of its WoodWorks program. https://t.co/Br1NerQ9tq
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The collaborations will help advance best practices in timber design and construction.
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reiterated her province’s commitment to becoming a carbon neutral economy by 2050 at a parliamentary committee on Oct. 23. https://t.co/5hEhGhZGCd
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Her virtual appearance included testy exchanges as Bloc Québécois MP Patrick Bonin repeatedly demanded to know whether Smith believes in climate change.
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A traffic detour will be in place for about four months on Vancouver’s busy Broadway corridor starting in the new year as crews work to reinstall utilities and rebuild the route where a subway extension is under construction. https://t.co/LjfGANs9GG
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The B.C. government says in a statement that five temporary traffic decks were installed between Main and Quebec streets to keep traffic flowing during underground construction, but crews will start...
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