Liens Review
All eyes are on Ontario as its government carefully considers more than 100 recommendations put forth in a recent review of the province’s Lien Act. The Ontario government is planning to introduce legislation in spring […]
Features
A Tactical Approach to Insulation System Design
Mechanical engineers and insulation contractors are critical components to every successful build, particularly when it comes to designing and installing insulation systems. Engineers design the insulation systems that help ensure that mechanical systems within buildings […]
The GHG Story in Canada
In North America, buildings account for approximately 30 per cent of GHG emissions, despite efforts over the last decade to improve sustainable building with rating systems, environmentally friendly materials, and building techniques and technologies created […]
Energy Code Sparks Change
Last year marked the implementation of changes to the National Energy Code for Buildings (2015) that called for increases in insulation thickness on piping by as much as 50 per cent in certain applications. Despite the changes’ potential to […]
TIAC 54th Annual Conference
September 17 – 20, 2016 Delta Bessborough Hotel Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Named after the 14th Governor General of Canada, the historic Delta Bessborough will play host to the 54th Annual TIAC Conference. Nestled among five acres […]
It’s Game On For 2016
While the overall trend in the construction industry in Canada for the coming 12 months remains largely unchanged from 2015’s growth forecast trajectory, two key factors are expected to have a major impact, especially on […]