As the saying goes: build it, and they will come. The story takes place 480 kilometers east of Vancouver, B.C., in south Okanagan. Known for its vineyards and spectacular natural beauty and Aboriginal culture, the Okanagan people have lived in this region for thousands of years. The Penticton Indian Band is the largest reserve [...]
Advanced fire hall design With one foot planted firmly in tradition, Johnston Davidson’s future is bright. Think fire-engine-red bright. Led by Principal Kimberly Johnston and Associates John Botelho and Ed Craig, the Vancouver-based architecture firm celebrates 40 years of outstanding architecture and design this year. For over four decades, the firm, founded by Douglas [...]
Construction experts with innovative engineering solutions By Rajitha Sivakumaran When friends Joe Di Placito and Ziad Boustany completed their civil engineering degree from the University of British Columbia in 2005, they entered the job market with an enthusiasm to really learn the trade. Within two years, they made an interesting discovery that would take [...]
Inspiration and function at work By Rajitha Sivakumaran Of the many architectural and interior design firms across Atlantic Canada, TOSS Solutions stands out. Based in Saint John, New Brunswick, the company has been described by multiple high-end clients as creative, professional and knowledgeable. Client testimonials frequently include statements such as “The quality and integrity [...]
How Canada's Construction Industry Can Meet Its Next Big Challenge Experts have been warning us about it for years. Now it’s here and the timing couldn't be much worse. On the heels of tumbling oil and gas prices, a recession and wildfires in Alberta comes one of the biggest risks to Canada’s economy. The [...]
Creating Green Designs For a Greener World By Rajitha Sivakumaran Despite its classical roots, the word ‘Tergos’ is a creation of the 21st century. It stems from the words terra and ergos, which mean earth and work, respectively. It describes perfectly what Tergos Architecture and Construction is doing every day in Quebec City: working [...]
Building Quebec's Landscape By Rajitha Sivakumaran As indicated by its name, Unibec Construction is a general contractor, specializing in commercial, industrial, institutional and civil engineering fields. Based in Dolbeau-Mistassini, Quebec, this family-owned operation has been thriving despite the economic slowdown. In fact, a quick glance at the company website shows that Unibec is currently [...]
Enhancing Lives Through Government-Corporate Collaborations By Rajitha Sivakumaran Late July of this year marked the official opening of the Cochrane Retirement Living Complex by the Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB). Courtesy of the CDSSAB, the town of Cochrane and CGV Builders, this 29,300-square-foot facility offers seniors independent, affordable living in a nurturing [...]
Attracting New businesses To the Edmundston Region By Rajitha Sivakumaran Canada’s Aboriginal population is the fastest growing ethnic group in the country. The last five years have resulted in a growth of 22 percent, and half of the population is under the age of 25! But the population isn’t the only thing that’s growing. [...]
Showcasing The Business Talent of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation By Rajitha Sivakumaran Growing up in the Northwest Territories, Garry K. Flett, a member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), worked in Fort McMurray’s Oil Sands industry for 30 years before retiring. But in 2009, when ACFN approached him with the prospect of [...]