A future-ready library rooted in community

The Woodland Community Library in Washington is a transformative step forward for the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District and the community it serves. The post A future-ready library rooted in community appeared first on Construction Specifier.

Best Higher Education/Research, Excellence in Sustainability: Washington State University Vancouver Life Sciences Building

This $57-million, 55,000-sq-ft instructional and research facility is the university’s first new academic building in 11 years.

Metro Vancouver Utility Nearing Finish of $288M Annacis Water Tunnel

Metro Vancouver’s regional water utility is nearing completion of its $288M Annacis Water Tunnel under the Fraser River, part of a $2B seismic-resilient water program.

From the Archives: June 26, 1969

This 1969 image depicts a 12-story concrete core for an office building in Vancouver, Canada, that was one of the earliest examples of top-down construction.

Why Vancouver Homes Need Pro Smoke Detector Installation

When it comes to residential safety, few devices are as vital as the smoke detector. In Vancouver’s diverse and growing neighborhoods, ensuring your home or rental property has reliable, properly installed smoke detectors is more than a recommendation—it’s a necessity. Yet despite their importance, smoke alarms are often installed incorrectly, neglected, or outdated. That’s where […] <p>The post Why Vancouver Homes Need Pro Smoke Detector Installation first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Tom Scott - Firing radioactive stuff at high speed under city streets, 05122022

The Rabbit Line, at UBC's TRIUMF, sends slightly radioactive material under the streets of Vancouver at 100km/h (60mph). Here's how and why