“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 National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings Changes
December 27th, 2011 · No Comments · Commercial Structures, National, Residential Housing
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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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CBC News: Home inspection laws urged to protect consumers
November 9th, 2011 · No Comments · National, News
“The case of a B.C. consumer who bought a home that required $50,000 in water-leakage repairs after the seller signed a disclosure statement and the home was inspected stresses the need for national inspection standards regulated by the provinces, some industry members and educators say.” Read the full article on CBC News.
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Proposed National Building Code Published
December 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Commercial Structures, National, News, Report, Residential Housing
The National Research Council of Canada has just published their new model national building code although the final version could be at least a year off. Original story at: CalgaryHerald.com
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