By Ted McIntyre
From engagement to execution, OHBA’s next chair leaves nothing to chance Early in her July photoshoot for this story, Christina Giannone posed near the front door of FRAM + Slokker’s head office at the corner of Lakeshore Rd. and Hurontario in Mississauga. The driver’s side window of a car awaiting a green light lowered, and […] ... Read more
By Tracy Hanes
Climate-resilient construction measures are coming to a code near you The City of Toronto earned a dubious honour on June 23, 2025. As the mercury hit 36°C, with a record-breaking humidex of 46°C, it made the list of the world’s hottest major cities. On July 16, 2024, 10 cm of rain fell in just three […] ... Read more
By Tamara Aspeling
With banks pulling back, alternative financing is picking up Usually, when you’re writing about financing construction projects, the first source is big banks, or “A lenders,” as they’re also known. However, despite reaching out to several contacts and media liaisons at Canada’s big five banks multiple times, none were inclined to be interviewed. It’s not […] ... Read more