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May 22, 2013
New ETFO headquarters a benchmark design
The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) has set a benchmark in sustainable design with its recently completed headquarters.
May 17, 2013
Minnesota Vikings unveil new multi-use stadium plan
Opening the roof over the new home of the Minnesota Vikings would have forced planners of the $975 million project to eliminate some of the fancy features.
May 15, 2013
Newspaper building converted for original builder’s new offices
What goes around comes around.
May 14, 2013
Architecture festival hits Halifax in June
Architects from across Canada are poised to converge in Halifax June 5 to 8 for this year’s Festival of Architecture. The event is being hosted by Architecture Canada/Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) in partnership with the Nova Scotia Association of Architects (NSAA).
May 14, 2013
Workin’ on the Five
Work is progressing on the Five Condos project at 5 St. Joseph St. in Toronto, Ont. Graywood Developments Ltd. along with 5SJ Construction Management have completion of the 48-storey, 539-unit project with top two floors for mechanical room scheduled for spring 2015.
May 14, 2013
Heron Hill Hoist
A concrete bucket rises up at the Yorkland at Heron’s Hill condominium project in North York, Ont.
May 13, 2013
Diamond Schmitt Architects-designed Mariinsky II theatre opens
The new home of the acclaimed Mariinsky opera, ballet and orchestra, the Mariinsky II, has officially opened in St. Petersburg, Russia.
May 8, 2013
Future of the building envelope discussed in forum series
Planned as a first in a series of forums on sustainable development, Sustainability, Durability, and Design: The Future of Building Envelope, kicked off the series organized by Holcim Canada, the University of Toronto’s Department of Civil Engineering and the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design.
May 7, 2013
Address on the Corner
Construction is ongoing for The Address at High Park condominiums on Bloor St. W. in Toronto, Ont.
May 3, 2013
Great Gulf unveils 50-storey condo project
Great Gulf has unveiled plans for a 50-storey condo development in downtown Toronto designed to merge downtown living and modern design “with the relaxing and peaceful elements of nature.”
May 3, 2013
Bird Construction works on Berczy condos in Toronto
Exterior work continues on the Berczy condos on Front Street in Toronto, Ont. Owner Concert Properties Ltd. and general contractor Bird Construction Company have completion of the 13-storey, 166-unit project designed to meet LEED Gold certification mid-2013.
May 1, 2013
On the Trowel
A worker smooths concrete at the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport at the University of Toronto St. George Campus.
April 30, 2013
Construction continues on York Harbour Club Condos in Toronto
Concrete trucks are lined up at the York Harbour Club Condominiums on Bastion Street in Toronto, Ont.
April 29, 2013
Tucker Hi-Rise continues work on X2 Condos in Toronto
Construction is moving upwards at the X2 Condos in Toronto, Ont. Tucker Hi-Rise Construction Inc. is construction manager of the 49-storey, 560-unit project that will include fitness facilities, a library and lounge, a pool, retail space and six levels of underground parking.
April 29, 2013
Construction progresses on Royal Gardens in Richmond Hill, Ontario
Window installation is underway on the Royal Gardens condominiums phase one in Richmond Hill, Ont.
April 25, 2013
Darcon works on Liberty Development World on Yonge project in Thornhill, Ontario
A worker assists a hoist at the World on Yonge residential and commercial development at Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue in Thornhill, Ont.
April 25, 2013
A Tasty Project
Construction is moving along for the Design Build of Whitby Phase 3 Expansion - Durham College Centre for Food in Whitby, Ont.
April 24, 2013
Tim Hortons goes LEED in Hamilton
Tim Hortons opened its first LEED-certified restaurant in Hamilton, Ont.
April 24, 2013
University of Waterloo tops in design
University of Waterloo architecture and engineering students won first prize in the 2013 Evolve Sustainable Design Competition, receiving $5,000 and an opportunity to meet with some of Canada’s top architecture professionals at B+H Architects.
April 23, 2013
TMG Builders work on Tower at King West condos in Toronto
Glass installation is moving up on the Tower at King West Condominiums on Western Battery Rd. in the Liberty Village area of Toronto, Ont.
April 22, 2013
TMG Builders continues construction on Emerald Park condos in Toronto
Construction rises above grade at the Emerald Park Condominiums at Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue in North York, Ont.
April 22, 2013
Form Fitting
A worker assists a form into place at the Minto WaterGarden condominiums, 7608 Yonge St. in Thornhill, Ont.
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| ALEX’S ECONOMICS BLOG |
Reed Construction Data Canada’s Chief Economist Alex Carrick discusses current developments in the North American economic environment with emphasis on the construction industry.
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