C-Crete Technologies has developed the world’s first basalt-based concrete – it is cement-free and it is on par with conventional concrete in terms of cost and performance. Their product uses the non-carbonate rock basalt instead of Portland cement. Instead of the
The Government of Canada announced that it will begin imposing new import tariffs on steel that is imported from China, currently the largest producer of steel in the world. With steel being one of the most used building materials in
When Ontario premier Doug Ford first took office in 2018, he cancelled over 750 renewable energy projects. Now, in 2024, Ford’s PC government is overseeing the largest expansion of renewable energy in the province of Ontario in a decade. His
The new 2024 Ontario Building Code is set to come into effect on Jan. 1, 2025 and will have big implications for Ontario builders. The public review period for the NBC (National Building Code of Canada) just ended on July
A group of researchers released a report that used machine learning to analyze how rice husk ash (RHA) could partially replace cement in concrete. Studies into using rice husk ash have been ongoing for some years – this study’s use
A study recently published in the Journal of Sustainable Cities and Society showed that the type of paint used in urban areas makes a big difference in terms of temperatures across larger cities, with the use of cool paint being
Holcim is expanding its range of CDM recycling facilities in Europe. CDM or construction demolition materials, such as concrete, bricks and wood, are the debris that comes from the construction and demolition of buildings. They’re produced at a rate of
The federal Government of Canada just announced that it will invest more than $19 million into three clean energy projects in Nunavut. This was announced by federal Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal and Sakku Investments president David Kakuktinniq. Three
The Dryden Recreation Centre is being provided with $239,216 through the NOHFC or Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for renovations and sustainable retrofits. This funding will be used to install new emergency exits and dehumidifiers, as well as skate-resistant flooring in
The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund is investing $996,000 into the Alternative Construction Technologies Hub located in the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) to quicken the development of new manufacturing and construction processes and materials. The Alternative Construction Technologies Hub
