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In the Press: Biodiesel Refinery

Construction of Renewable Diesel Refinery Near High River to Begin This Summer By Paul Krajewski (pkrajewski@postmedia.com) Friday, July 14, 2017 1:41:31 MDT PM  Construction of a one-of-a-kind clean refinery that will turn garbage into fuel near High River will begin in August. After recently being awarded an MD of Foothills building permit, Cielo Waste Solutions […]

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In the Press: Coast Hotels – Oliver

Oliver’s New Hotel to Use Modular Construction for Speedier Build PENTICTON HERALD STAFF: Nov 7, 2017 Construction of Oliver’s first full-service hotel will be sped up by using pre-manufactured pieces that are put together at the site, the company behind the project announced Monday at a groundbreaking ceremony. “Building modular allows us to open the […]

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In The Press: Jones Distilling

Distillery, restaurant, medical centre planned for Revelstoke’s historic Mountain View School A craft distillery producing premium spirits, a restaurant, and a medical centre — that’s what is in store for the iconic 102-year-old Mountain View School building if a heritage revitalization agreement application is submitted and approved by Revelstoke City Council. By Emily Kemp – […]

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In The Press: Ramada Inn

Ramada Inn hotel breaks ground By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff – Oct 7, 2016 1038 Developers of the proposed Ramada Inn gathered at the site on Friday to break ground on the new hotel. Construction activity is slated to begin immediately, and is scheduled to be complete by April. Just a few weeks after news officially […]

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In the Press: Rocky Pointe

Rocky Pointe condo development launches sales DALLIN CERVO: Jan 10, 2018 Rocky Pointe Condos is the newest housing development being constructed in Golden and promises to raise the bar on the Golden lifestyle. Developed by Develeco, planning for the development was a six to ten month process before breaking ground last August. Construction has gone […]

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Lego for Adults – Installing a Modular Structure

Imagine building a Lego structure; choosing a block, lifting it, and casually placing it in the perfect position for your masterpiece. Now, imagine a Lego building so big that, instead of your arm, the lifting is done by a crane. In the simplest of terms, that is what happens in the installation phase of modular […]

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Modular Homes – The Myths and The Reality

Modular Homes: The Myths and The Reality Modular construction is a modern-day marvel. Pre-constructed modules of varying dimensions are hoisted by crane onto a foundation and fit together in a way that is reminiscent of building Lego. While it is a technique that is growing in popularity, there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding modular […]

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Modular Hotel Construction

Modular Hotel Construction: Have your hotel built safely, sustainably, and up to 50% faster than site-built structures. Horizon North’s Modular Construction technology offers timeline and budget security without compromising quality. Modular construction creates a better customer experience for the developer and the end consumer.  Horizon North offers our hospitality customers the convenience of having a […]

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Modular Micro-Suites

Modular Micro-Suites: Affordable and Efficient Housing Solutions Across North America, municipal leaders are seeking innovative ways to provide access to affordable housing for those without a home and for groups vulnerable to displacement, including students and seniors. Where housing prices have outpaced average incomes by leaps and bounds, keeping large portions of the local population […]

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