COMMENTARY: As climate changes, home construction must change too – National
The impacts of floods, wildfires and other catastrophic events are on the rise in Canada. They’re already costing the country billions of dollars in losses, which only stand to grow in the coming years. The Canadian insurance industry defines a catastrophic event as one that exceeds a threshold of $25 million in insured losses —…
Canada leading the way in tall wood building construction
In a new trend, cities across North America are seeing a jump in the number of taller buildings constructed out of wood. Developers are calling the movement a more sustainable way of living. Melanie De Klerk explains. Source link