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International standard for water vapour barriers proposed

A proposed ASTM International standard will help engineers to better understand how various climates affect water vapor transmission of water-resistive barriers and air barriers (WRB/AB) in building envelopes. ASTM’s performance of buildings committee (E06) is developing the proposed standard.


BIA reports on emerging brick trends for 2021

Brick Industry Association (BIA) member manufacturers report 2021 trends for residential and commercial exteriors and interiors.


StatsCan building permits report: February 2021

The total value of building permits issued in February broke the $10 billion mark for the first time, as a jump in the non-residential sector more than offset the decline in the residential sector.
 
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The Hammer Podcast

The Hammer Episode #12: The Winds of Change – George Torok, Morrison Hershfield

Building codes and the standards they reference continue to shift with the ongoing concerns about climate change and the new weather conditions our fenestration will have to endure. One observation we hear frequently is that it doesn’t matter how energy-efficient products are if they are installed incorrectly. Enter the CSA A440.4 window and door installation standard. George Torok chairs the committee developing this standard and joins the Conversation to share the latest updates that will be incorporated in the National Building Code’s 2020 revisions. George also puts out the call for you to get involved with the process to make the next round up updates, which will be starting soon. » Listen now
 
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To cater to our customer's training needs, we are excited to announce the launch of the Nudura Online Training Course!

The NEW Nudura Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Online Training Course provides participants basic Nudura ICF installation skills for building concrete homes and light commercial structures. The course includes design considerations, prescriptive design tables and exercises, installation, construction practices, and more.

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At home in the woodshop – Farah Jhuman, Mazenga Building Group

I am nominating Farah based on her exceptional skills as a project manager, overseeing three key projects for Mazenga Building Group. » Read more

A red hot career – Lindsay Leney, Your Local HVAC Team

Myself and three other Chamber executive directors in Muskoka (along with a separate customer who uses her service as well) would like to nominate Lindsay Leney of Your Local HVAC Team for this recognition. » Read more

Inspiring her daughter – Rachael Ganson, Canadian Builders

I would like to nominate Rachael Ganson from Canadian Builders Inc. in Vernon, BC. She has been a cornerstone in our business and we could not have achieved the success we have had to date without her. » Read more
 
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The Buildings Show

Dates: Dec. 1 - 3, 2021 » More info