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Entries from December 27th, 2011

2011 National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings Changes

December 27th, 2011 · No Comments · Commercial Structures, National, Residential Housing

“Some 245 technical changes have been made to the 2011 National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings to accommodate new technologies and construction practices that have emerged in Canada over the past 15 years. ‘We are working with the provinces and territories to support the adoption of the 2011 Code to reduce energy consumption in [...]

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2011 Natural Disasters Bill

December 26th, 2011 · No Comments · National, News

“From a ferocious wildfire that ravaged a small Alberta town to a powerful twister that tore apart heritage buildings in Ontario, this year’s wild weather has been one of Canada’s costliest. The final tally won’t be known for some time, but insurance payouts for property damaged by severe weather have already climbed to nearly $1.5-billion, [...]

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Calls for Building Code Review in Calgary

December 2nd, 2011 · No Comments · Alberta, News

“Building debris caused by Calgary windstorm prompts call for building code review” Read the story at CanadianUnderwriter.ca

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