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May 22–26
CSC Conference 2013
Construction Specifications Canada
Calgary, AB
www.csc-dcc.ca/Conferences

May 30
CHBA Technical Research Committee
Ottawa, ON
www.chba.ca

May 30-June 1
Fenestration Canada Annual Meeting 2013
(formerly CWDMA)
St. John’s, NF
www.fenestrationcanada.ca

June 4–6
CaGBC National Conference and Expo
Canada Green Building Council
Vancouver, BC
www.cagbc.org

Recent publications

Winter 2013 Pulse Report
CHBA with the assistance of CMHC and NRCan
PDF 280kb

Canadian Industrial Outlook Winter 2013
The Conference Board of Canada
PDF 470kb

Energy Efficiency Building Envelope Retrofits
CMHC
PDF 660kb

Canadian Industrial Outlook
Winter 2013
The Conference Board of Canada
PDF 460kb

Comparing Canadian New Urbanist and
Conventional Suburban Neighbourhoods
CMHC
PDF 560kb

Top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness 2013
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce
PDF 850kb

2012 Canada-Wide Development Process Survey Report
REALpac (Real Property Association of Canada)
PDF 4.6mb

Guidelines for Residential Rainwater Harvesting Systems Handbook
CMHC
PDF 3.4mb

Canadian Housing at a Glance: Dashboard Overview
CMHC
PDF 1.6mb

National Housing Research Committee Newsletter
Fall 2012
PDF 4.7mb

Housing for Older Canadians:
The Definitive Guide to the Over-55 Market
Volume 5: Services and Amenities
CMHC
PDF 290kb

Housing for Older Canadians:
The Definitive Guide to the Over-55 Market
Volume 4: Designing the Project
CMHC
PDF 380kb

Housing for Older Canadians
The Definitive Guide to the Over 55 Market
Volume 3: Planning the Project
CMHC
PDF 480kb

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Arriscraft International Wins Environmental Award
Manufacturer of stone products reduced its kilowatt hours per 1,000 kilograms of material produced by 23 perc ent since 1999.

BuildForce Replaces CSC
Construction industry leaders from across the country have formed a new national organization.

New Low-Rise Sales Hit Record Low in GTA
Sales of new detached, semi-detached and townhomes combined for the lowest March on record while prices continue to climb.

GTA Releases Mid-Month Resale Housing & First Quarter Condo Figures
A slight dip in resales, a much bigger dip in the condo market.

Canadian Home Sales Rise in March
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has announced that national home sales edged upward on a month-over-month basis in March.

Competition Tribunal Dismisses Case Against TREB
The Competition Tribunal has dismissed an Application initiated by the Commissioner of Competition against the Toronto Real Estate Board.

Canada Post Update
The Canadian Home Builders' Association of British Columbia (CHBA BC) has learned that a legal opinion has found a Canada Post initiative unlawful.

CREA and DocuSign Partner to Provide an Electronic Signature Solution
Industry standard Docusign gives agents and clients faster, more secure way to close real estate deals.

New Study Investigates Impact of Vent-Free Gas Heating Appliances in �Tight� Homes
A new study on nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions from vent-free gas fireplaces, logs, inserts, space heaters, and stoves.

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UNDERSTANDING ERV: The underutilized tool in ventilation strategies

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EXPERT OPINION: Construction Fraud
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Church Time: Renovation and Renewal
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