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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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Help for Penhorwood Residents

March 21st, 2011 · No Comments · Alberta, News, Residential Housing

“The Liberals are calling on government to step up and protect homeowners from poor building practices in the wake of the evacuation of the Penhorwood Condos. Calgary-McCall Liberal MLA Darshan Kang says Municipal Affairs Minister Hector Goudreau has failed to introduce legislation to protect homeowners. Goudreau says he continues to work with his counterparts and [...]

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“Goudreau too glacial on building code”

March 21st, 2011 · No Comments · Alberta, News, Residential Housing

“The Alberta government’s own report on this issue nearly three years ago called for immediate action. But the province continues to fiddle while condos creak. The study, carried out for Alberta Municipal Affairs by Edmonton MLA Thomas Lukaszuk, warned: ‘The system of construction and inspection is not performing adequately to protect the home and condominium [...]

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Edmonton Journal: “Interim code a best-fit for builders”

February 24th, 2011 · No Comments · Alberta, News, Residential Housing

“How many builders are exceeding code levels? All of them? Not likely. We acknowledge that the majority of builders in Alberta are building a quality product. I would agree that as many as 80 per cent of all builders far exceed the minimum code. But that still leaves over 5,000 of the 27,000 homes built [...]

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Code Delays Bad For Buyers: Edmonton Journal

February 13th, 2011 · No Comments · Alberta, News, Residential Housing

“Re: “Too much delay on building code,” Opinion, Feb. 4. I applaud The Journal for recognizing the importance of the province acting on its promises to adopt a warranty program and update the building code to adequately protect new home and condo owners. Continuous delays and the current standstill do not help Alberta home-buyers. On [...]

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More Information About the Alberta Building Code

January 31st, 2011 · No Comments · Alberta, News, Residential Housing

City of Calgary/Alberta Municipal Affairs Building Envelope Survey. Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance discussion paper: Alberta Energy Efficiency Act. Government of Alberta: Energy Efficiency and the Alberta Building Code – Building Greener Homes in Alberta. Polling data: Albertans’ Views on Energy Efficiency in the Province’s Building Code. SAIT Polytechnic Recommendations for Part 9 Prescriptive Alberta Energy [...]

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Alberta Primetime: Enforcing the Building Code

January 25th, 2011 · No Comments · Alberta, News, Residential Housing

Discussion on Alberta Primetime that aired on Dec. 7th, 2010: “Enforcing the Building Code“. From the summary: “It’s an emotionally charged, financially devastating crisis harming Albertans too often according to inspectors; defective homes. From cracked foundations to mouldy framing, the inspection industry says builders are getting away with it.”

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Alberta Has Fallen Behind in Energy Efficiency

January 25th, 2011 · No Comments · Alberta, News, Residential Housing

“Why? Because the Alberta Building Code is out of date and its energy efficiency standards have not been updated in 30 years. Alberta has fallen behind in home energy efficiency. What this means to you is new houses are being sold that cost 35 per cent more to heat and cool for as long as [...]

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Manitoba Building Code Amendment: CO Detectors

December 24th, 2010 · No Comments · Commercial Structures, Manitoba, News, Residential Housing

Manitoba is considering changing their building code to mandate that old homes be required to have carbon monoxide detectors according to CTV. Original story at: thestar.com

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Next Ontario Building Code to Focus on Wastewater

December 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Ontario, Residential Housing

http://www.thestar.com/article/908075–hamilton-next-building-code-to-target-water-waste Read more at: thestar.com

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