Western Built magazine showcases building science, construction, design, and building product innovation in Western Canada.
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NEW BLOG POST! This week’s Blog from @huntsman_build discusses how managing exposure through the building envelope needs to become a central design consideration to influence both occupant safety and long-term durability.
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Inclusive spaces are not created by policies alone. They are built, or undermined, through leadership on the ground.
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Happening October 21 – 22, 2026, BUILDEX Alberta is Alberta's largest exhibition and conference connecting the design, construction, and real estate industries.
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As Canadian municipalities rapidly push for smarter infrastructure and stricter carbon footprint regulations, the architectural, engineering, and construction communities are facing a massive paradigm shift.
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The fourth annual BC Embodied Carbon Awards celebrated leaders in low-carbon construction across British Columbia.
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NEW BLOG POST! This week’s Blog from Aviva Risk Management Solutions discusses the benefits of a drone assessment.
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As governments tighten climate rules and builders rethink emissions, low-carbon materials are moving from niche innovation to mainstream construction strategy.
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Check out the latest issue of westernbuiltmagazine.ca/ to see how the @USaskResearch is turning project waste into sustainable strength. Out now!
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The 6th Annual Retrofit Conference is Canada’s only event dedicated to the retrofit sector, and delivers a high-impact, action-oriented experience – this is where the sector connects, collaborates, and accelerates
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More than a decade after the Paris Agreement, construction remains off track to achieve full decarbonisation by 2050.
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The Canada Green Building Council’s annual conference, #BuildingLastingChange, will take place in Montréal from June 17–19, 2026. Present your work, connect with decision-makers, and help define the future of Canada’s built environment.
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Researchers at McGill University are carrying out large‑scale tests of a new timber-steel structural system designed to help buildings better withstand earthquakes.
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Happening June 24-25, 2026, in Halifax, the 6th Annual Retrofit Conference is Canada’s only event dedicated to the retrofit sector, and delivers a high-impact, action-oriented experience
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May 25-27, 2026 the Passive House Canada Conference is a national annual event that celebrates the advancement that Passive House has made in Canada and also highlight the challenges that are in front of us.
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A recent Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) report emphasizes the need for housing designs that respect Indigenous cultures, traditions and values. It also addresses the unique challenges faced by these communities.
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Happening October 21 – 22, 2026, BUILDEX Alberta is Alberta's largest exhibition and conference connecting the design, construction, and real estate industries.
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Toronto entrepreneur Matt Spoke argues structural constraints — land use, approvals, capital — matter more than Build Canada Homes' methodology focus.
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Join industry colleagues from across Canada at the Canadian Roofing Contractor's Association Annual Conference! Learn from great education sessions and presentations.
See you next week, May 28-30!
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The Canada Green Building Council’s annual conference, #BuildingLastingChange, will take place in Montréal from June 17–19, 2026.
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NEW BLOG POST! This week’s Blog from the experts at @huntsman_build shows us how systems can help maintain continuity at critical transition points and adapt to the realities of on-site construction
#WesternBuilt #HBS #Huntsman #buildingenvelope
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