Building Towards a Circular Economy
Posted: Feb 17th, 2023In: ConstructionNewsGenerating a staggering $141 billion in GDP for Canada in 2020, the construction sector is integral to Canada’s economy, but the benefits of construction go far beyond just dollars. Construction creates the infrastructure that connects[...]
Read More about Building Towards a Circular EconomyMost buildings were designed for an earlier climate – here’s what will happen as global warming accelerates
Posted: Jul 14th, 2021In: ConstructionNewsLunatictm/Shutterstock Ran Boydell, Heriot-Watt University Climate change will affect every aspect of our lives – including the buildings we live and work in. Most people in the US, for example, spend about 90% of their[...]
Read More about Most buildings were designed for an earlier climate – here’s what will happen as global warming acceleratesCanada needs infrastructure that can handle climate change, report says
Posted: Jul 13th, 2021In: ConstructionNewsNATIONAL OBSERVER Canada should act fast to protect critical infrastructure from climate breakdown by building resiliency into ports, power grids, bridges, and more, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) says. Many solutions, like building[...]
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