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Construction holds up in the third quarter

Via Vancouver Island Construction Association Victoria, November 12, 2013 – Construction activity on Vancouver Island continued to hold its own and contribute to the economy during the July to September 2013 period with a 3.7 percent gain in construction employment and…

Are Green Buildings Better Buildings?

The number of buildings with green credentials is growing rapidly. An increasing number of jurisdictions require green features in new buildings. However, in most cases these buildings are judged on their “greenness” at the time of their design, and there…

A Decade of Diversifying Markets

         Over the past decade, Canada’s forest sector has benefitted from federal investments aimed at increasing demand for Canadian forest products, both at home and abroad. These investments, which have enhanced the sector’s overall competiveness, have led…

Ultimate Guide to Green Building

Maybe Kermit the Frog was wrong: It could be easy being green – at least when it comes to buildings. “Green building” and “sustainable development” are the hottest terms in construction right now, but what do they mean, exactly? According…