Articles tagged with "Technology"

The Missoni Sky project by Amexon Development Corporation has received international acclaim for its design, winning awards in Paris, London, and Toronto. The project's presentation gallery, created by local firm II BY IV DESIGN, was honored at the DNA Paris Design Awards 2025 for interior design. The recognition highlights the innovative design efforts put into the project. The Missoni Sky is situated in Toronto and has been a notable project in the residential building sector.

Toronto Hydro and the Toronto Parking Authority celebrated reaching 500 electrified EV charging stations in Toronto's largest municipally owned network. This milestone highlights the successful partnership between Toronto Hydro and TPA, contributing to the city's electrification goals. Originally installed and managed by Toronto Hydro, the network's ownership was transferred to TPA in 2023. This year, over 4,000 additional EV charging stations will be connected across Toronto.

The article discusses how construction sites can appear daunting and presents the idea of a haunted guide for construction. It humorously describes procurement processes as mysterious and compares contractual issues to supernatural elements. The context is set with Halloween in mind, offering a playful take on the challenges in construction projects.

Cladding is being installed on the 73-storey East Tower of the Forma development in Toronto, designed by Frank Gehry, marking a significant visual step forward. The building features sculpted stainless steel and glass curtain walls, with some panels designed to create a 'waterfall' effect. The East Tower will stand at 262.8 meters with 864 residential units, while a future West Tower aims to reach 'supertall' height at 308 meters. This ambitious project, led by architects Gehry Partners and Adamson Associates, is progressing in terms of both construction and design complexity.

The Ontario Home Builders' Association (OHBA) recognized outstanding achievements in Ontario's homebuilding industry by announcing the winners of the 2025 Awards of Distinction. The awards celebrate creativity, innovation, and excellence in the fields of building, renovating, and development. Tridel, Terra View, and Amsted emerged as top winners during the gala event. The awards program is an annual occasion promoting excellence among builders and service professionals across the province.

Rexel has expanded its presence into Canada by introducing Talley, a U.S.-based distributor of wireless infrastructure products. Talley, which initially focused on radio communications, now primarily offers wireless broadband solutions. This expansion seeks to capitalize on the growing demand for data services in Canada, leveraging Talley's established vendor relationships and Rexel's local partnerships. Talley Canada will operate from facilities in Mississauga and Edmonton, positioning itself strategically to meet customer needs across the country.

The article highlights a survey commissioned by the Electricity Distributors Association revealing high trust levels among Ontarians in their local utilities, with strong support for grid investments. EDA President Teresa Sarkesian discusses the significant role of contractors, engineers, and manufacturers in aiding utilities to maintain reliability amidst growing demand. The conversation also explores cost management strategies and the necessity for innovation through digital utilities and AI integration. Networking events like EDIST are emphasized as platforms for innovation-sharing and collaboration within the energy sector.

The governments of Ontario and Canada have announced a $3 billion investment to support the construction of four small modular reactors (SMRs) at Ontario Power Generation's Darlington New Nuclear Project. This project marks the first new nuclear build in the G7 and the first in North America in over 30 years. The investment aims to enhance the province's clean energy capabilities and advance nuclear technology.

The Ottawa chapter of Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) is organizing an event titled 'AI in AEC: From Promise to Practice' to address the impact of AI on the construction and design industry. Scheduled for November 26 at Algonquin College, the event will feature a panel of five industry and policy experts. The focus will be on discussing the transformative potential of AI in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC).

Candice White, CEO of Skilled Trades Ontario, announced at the Ontario Building Trades convention that the organization has made a significant breakthrough in attracting potential new apprentices. The key strategy involves leveraging popular platforms like Minecraft and Snapchat as part of the Apprenticeship Pays campaign. This initiative aims to alter the perceptions of students and their parents towards skilled trades.

The article features an image showing the Boulevard Club's reflective white roofs and whitecaps on Humber Bay in Toronto, with the city's iconic towers in the background. The image, contributed by an UrbanToronto Forum member, captures Toronto's landscape on a windy day. UrbanToronto invites people to share photos of Toronto in their City Photos & Videos section or on their Flickr pool. The article also highlights UrbanToronto’s data services for construction projects in the Greater Golden Horseshoe area.

The article describes a dramatic scene of dawn light reflecting on Lake Ontario, captured east of Scarborough's Cliffcrest area. This image, provided by a contributor to the UrbanToronto Forum, serves as the Daily Photo feature. Readers can contribute their own photos to UrbanToronto for a chance to be featured. Additionally, UrbanToronto offers various services including UTPro for data on construction projects throughout the Greater Golden Horseshoe.