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Because of the Indian Act, Indigenous communities have been blocked from accessing capital markets, which means they haven’t been able... more
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Urban planning is a constant negotiation between the bold dreams of the built environment and the delicate balance of the... more
Wood isn’t what it used to be. Virgin lumber is generally less dense and grown faster than wood that was... more
Buildings from around the world represent the culture they were built in. From gothic cathedrals in Europe to glittering glassy... more
If you head downtown in any major Canadian city you will see a lot of construction, and it is mostly... more
Human nature makes the future a scary place. Scientists had predicted pandemics for decades, but the Covid-19 pandemic still felt... more
If job sites can be hostile environments for women and nonbinary people, how do we get them into construction in... more