by Eidelman | Aug 29 2013 | Construction
New Report: No Bust in Condo Market Contrary to gloomy predictions, according to a new report by the mortgage insurance company Genworth Canada and the Conference Board of Canada, Vancouver’s condo market remains healthy. Citing market fundamentals such as...
by Eidelman | Jul 24 2013 | Construction
From Omer Haciomeroglu of Sweden’s Umeå Institute of Design comes ERO, a concrete recycling robot developed in partnership with Atlas Copco Rockdrills AB. The ERO, an IDSA 2013 International Design Excellence Award winner, brings together hydro-demolition,...
by Eidelman | Jun 24 2013 | Construction
Powell Street Overpass Project to Ease Commuter Traffic Vancouver’s Powell Street, a popular dowtown connector used by some 30,000 commuters each day is being closed for a year to make way for a new overpass acommodating 4 vehicle lanes, a cycling lane, expanded...
by Eidelman | Jun 2 2013 | Construction
Like asbestos, breathing silica dust can cause illness and death.Though not a carcinogen, repeated exposure to crystalline silica (silicon dioxide) causes silicosis, an irreversible condition with no cure. But unlike asbestos, which is no longer used in construction...
by Eidelman | May 22 2013 | Construction
A recent article in the Globe & Mail real estate section highlights the growing use of concrete in low-rise construction in Vancouver. Though more commonly built with wood frame construction, developers are beginning to choose concrete for its versatility,...
