Provincial Budget 2016-2017 – Looking For Your Input
/in front, news/by Alison ClackAs Budget 2016-2017 approaches, the province wants to be able to invest in the things that matter most–quality health care, classrooms and ensuring our young people stay here. At the same time, we also must ensure we are positioned to address the challenges that threaten the sustainability of our services and the quality of life […]
Building Permits, December 2015
/in front, news/by Alison ClackIn December 2015, Nova Scotia building permits were up 5.7 per cent compared to the previous month at $76.8 million with increases in both residential (+1.2%) and non-residential permits (+16.1%). Compared to December 2014 permits were down 11.7 per cent with a decline in residential permits (-19.3%) offsetting an increase a 8.8 per cent increase […]
The Dotted Line: How to navigate ‘the 3 Cs’ of construction bonding
/in front, news/by Alison ClackExperts say that payment and performance bonds aren’t exclusively for public projects anymore, and contractors’ character, capacity and capital play a crucial role in securing the necessary bonding. Read more
The Cube residential tower features stacked units that maximize outdoor space
/in front, news/by Alison ClackThis residential tower in Beirut is made up of 14 stacked volumes that function as individual villas and maximize outdoor space. Orange Architects designed the tower as a collection of slightly shifted floors, each housing one or two units with 360-degree panoramic views of different areas of Beirut. Named “The Cube,” the project aims to […]