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Restoring Montreal’s schools with adaptable architecture

General view of the building and the main entrance of Aux Mille-Voix secondary school. Photo courtesy Raphaël Thibodeau Two new high schools in Montreal, Aux Mille-Voix and Irma-LeVasseur, completed construction in the fall of this year, with designs adapted to their built and social environment. The project results from Quebec’s Ministère de l’Éducation program aimed…

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Bring your facade to life with Pulse Series

Transform your architectural designs with Morin’s Pulse Series—where innovation meets creativity. These distinctive wall panels feature triangular ribs that emulate the electrical peaks of a heartbeat, offering dynamic textures and a striking visual impact. With flexible installation options—horizontal, vertical, or both—you can customize every project to perfection. Want even more versatility? The Pulse Series integrates…

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Insulaire™ Polyurea Air Barrier: Strong, seamless, and reliable protection for commercial buildings

Elastochem’s Insulaire is a revolutionary polyurea air barrier system that transforms how commercial buildings manage air and moisture infiltration. This spray-applied membrane offers exceptional durability and a seamless barrier, setting a new industry standard. Traditional peel-and-stick membranes can be a headache. They rely on perfect conditions and precise application, or you risk peeling edges, and…

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A $600M world-class science facility comes to New Brunswick

A new science facility named Atlantic Science Enterprise Center (ASEC) has broken ground in Monton, N.B. Photo courtesy Diamond Schmitt To provide federal scientists and researchers with state-of-the-art, sustainable, and collaborative facilities, a new science facility named Atlantic Science Enterprise Center (ASEC) has broken ground in Monton, N.B. The facility is being built on the…

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Rooftop access meets energy efficiency

BILCO’s Thermally Broken Roof Hatches feature an innovative frame and cover design that minimizes heat transfer between interior and exterior surfaces to resist harmful condensation and aluminum construction for corrosion resistance. These hatches are designed with 3” polyisocyanurate insulation for superior energy efficiency and an industry high R-value of 20.3, in line with modern roofing…

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CarbonLow TM – CertainTeed Canada’s new drywall line with lower embodied carbon

Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Canada Inc., recently unveiled CarbonLowTM, a new line of low-carbon gypsum wallboard to be sold in Canada starting in 2025. With up to 60 per cent less embodied carbon cradle-to-gate than traditional alternatives, CarbonLowTM will allow contractors and homeowners to use the quality CertainTeed solutions they trust while…

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Federal government invests in project doubling hydro capacity

The Canadian government has invested $25 million in the Northwest Territories for the Taltson Hydro Expansion Project. Photo ©EcoShot/courtesy bigstockphoto.com The federal government has invested $25 million in the Northwest Territories for the Taltson Hydro Expansion Project. This funding will be provided through the federal government’s Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF). The government plans to complete pre-construction…

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Inclusive housing: Transformative development breaks ground

Odenak is an upcoming transformative development located in Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats. Image courtesy Dream/Multifaith Housing Initiative Named after the Algonquin Anishinàbe word for community, Odenak is an upcoming transformative development located in Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats. It is a partnership between Dream Unlimited Corp, Dream Impact Trust, and Multifaith Housing Initiative (MHI), a non-profit housing provider. Designed by…