Canadian Construction Association mobilizes members to oppose government-owned enterprises
/in front, news/by CANSThe Canadian Construction Association (CCA) announced in an email to its board members, partner associations and corporate members that it has advised the government of Canada of its opposition to government-owned or controlled entities competing for construction contracts. Most recently, Chinese state-owned CCCC International Holding Limited’s (CCCI) announced it is seeking to acquire Aecon Group […]
Insulating bricks with microscopic bubbles
/in front, news/by CANSThe better a building is insulated, the less heat is lost in winter—and the less energy is needed to achieve a comfortable room temperature. The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) regularly raises the requirements for building insulation. Read more at: https://phys.org/news/2018-01-insulating-bricks-microscopic.html#jCp
Let your MP know that protecting Canada’s underground infrastructure is important!
/in front, news/by CANSLet your MP know that protecting Canada’s underground infrastructure is important! Read more.
Lafarge and partners testing low-carbon construction materials
/in front, news/by CANSLafarge Canada Inc. has announced it is embarking on a million-dollar study with partners to research lower-carbon fuels at its Exshaw Cement Plant in Exshaw, Alta. Eight lower-carbon fuels will be researched, including construction renovation/demolition waste, nonrecyclable plastic, carpets and textiles, shingles, treated wood products, wood products, rubber and tire derived fuels, said a recent […]