Net-zero energy buildings: Is construction ‘at the tipping point’ of a new green building era?

“The built world produces about 40% of the waste that goes into landfills, so if we in the construction industry can’t change it, then who will?” said DPR Construction’s Mike Humphrey. Read more

A new superpower? Construction companies near ‘X-ray vision’ with 3-D laser scanning technology

Laser scanning — you might have seen the term pop up on your surveyor’s business card or referenced in the feature notes of your latest Building Information Modeling (BIM) software releases. It sounds intriguing, but it’s really only for the big guys, right? According to industry experts, that isn’t the case. Read more

You’re Invited – ABSDA Building Supply Expo Contractor Afternoon

The ABSDA Building Supply Expo is the largest show of it’s kind in Atlantic Canada and for the very first time, contractors are being invited to attend the expo. This is your opportunity to see all the new products that are hitting the market and network with your industry peers.

Location: Moncton Coliseum
Date: March 3
Time: 12:00pm to 4:30pm

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WGBC study: Green buildings may bolster customer experience, profits for retailers

The World Green Building Council report also provides retailers with a framework to determine how sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives affect their bottom lines. Read more


Infrastructure Money to Flow Once Budget Is Passed

Money for infrastructure projects meant to stimulate the economy, which will likely focus on repairs and maintenance in the first phase of funding, will start flowing soon — but not before the budget is passed, the infrastructure minister said Thursday. Read more

2016 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward Labour Market Reports & Data

As a CCA member, you can download this information for free using access code CCA-QCBDH7. Read more


Ottawa Ponders Paying Larger Share of Infrastructure Costs

Canada’s Infrastructure Minister says the federal government is considering changing the way it traditionally funds construction projects and could pick up more of the tab. Read more

Municipalities Not Spending Enough to Maintain Infrastructure

Nearly a quarter of municipal buildings in Canada are more than 50 years old and cities aren’t spending enough to maintain their assets, according to a sweeping review of the state of local infrastructure. Read more

Infrastructure Spending: Let’s Do It Right

The new Liberal government wants to increase growth with a significant public infrastructure program – a doubling of federal investment for public transit, green and social infrastructure over the next 10 years. Read more

Ottawa Eyes Faster Infrastructure Spending to Revive Economy

The Liberal cabinet is looking at fast-tracking infrastructure projects and enacting measures to spur energy-efficiency retrofits of buildings and homes to kick-start an economy beset by collapsing oil prices and a tumbling Canadian dollar. Read more