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November 7, 2018
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Calgary’s new library opens

The Snøhetta- and DIALOG-designed library reached substantial completion in July 2018, was handed over to Calgary Public Library in September, and opened on time and on budget.


Studying termites for clues to sustainable building

Termite mounds are resilient and naturally energy efficient, and their intricate interior designs provide ventilation and temperature regulation throughout what can be a 15-foot-tall homes.


B.C. Government launches efficient building incentive program/competition, administered by Integral Group

The province’s new Better Buildings BC program is challenging designers, builders and developers with up to $390,000 in incentives to design cost-effective net-zero energy ready buildings.
 
 
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Stantec finalizes divestiture of MWH Constructors

The sale to funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management was for $103 million, with net cash proceeds estimated to be $46 million. » Read more

Province pitches in for Edmonton’s LRT extension

Alberta is investing $1 billion, or 40%, of the city’s expected $2.6-billion Valley Line West LRT expansion cost as well as $131 million of the $328-million Metro Line expansion project. » Read more

Feds commit to rail line to Churchill, MB running by end of November

In September, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $117 million to support the acquisition and repair of Churchill rail line. » Read more
 
EVENTS 
 
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ACEC-SK 2018 Awards of Distinction

November 20, 2018
Location: TCU Place, Saskatoon
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Construct Canada @The Buildings Show

November 28-30, 2018
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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2019 AHR Expo

January 14-16, 2019
Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta
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International LiDAR Mapping Forum

January 28-30, 2019
Location: Colorado Convention Center, Denver
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2019 GLOBALCON Conference

March 20-21, 2019
Location: Hynes Convention Center, Boston
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