Science Making Strides with Transparent Aluminum
/in front, news/by Alison ClackFans of the original Star Trek series know that transparent aluminum was developed by Lieutenant Montgomery “Scotty” Scott for Plexicorp on a time travel trip to 1986. However, science happens to be catching up with science fiction. Read more
Innovation in the Trades
/in front, news/by Alison ClackHear from three apprentices and their employers about how the skilled trades have changed over the years and how innovation plays a key role in their industry. See Video
Viability of Passive House Standard
/in front, news/by Alison ClackThe passive house standard has been with us for a while now, but there remains plenty of skepticism about whether it can be applied to large building, especially in northern climates. Read more
CMHC Preliminary Housing Starts July 2015
/in front, news/by Alison ClackIn Nova Scotia, the seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts in all areas was 6,124 units in July 2015, down 20.4 per cent from June’s revised estimate of 7,695. up 0.9 per cent from the previous month’s revised level of 7,627 (which was the highest since October of 2012). July 2015’s estimate is an […]