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June 22, 2009

Building envelope commissioning boosts performance

Building envelope specialists are concerned that conscientious individual efforts may not create a building envelope that functions according to its design.

June 15, 2009

New quality assurance program is a first for cladding systems

This summer, the Exterior Insulation Finish System Council of Canada will launch its quality assurance program in Ontario (rollout in other provinces will occur in the fall) under the trademark EIFS Quality Assurance Program Inc.

June 8, 2009

Roofing industry can be the key to meeting green targets

Roofing designers, consultants, contractors and other industry members have a pivotal role to play in the movement towards green construction, says a leading building envelope specialist.

June 1, 2009

Two British Columbia projects among winners of RAIC Awards of Excellence

The Prince George Airport, designed by Vancouver’s McFarlane Green Biggar Architecture Design Inc. was one of three winners in the Innovation in Architecture awards category. The Richmond Olympic Oval designed by Vancouver’s Cannon Design, took home the award for science innovation.

June 1, 2009

SG Blocks finds new life for decommissioned cargo containers

Since 2006 St. Louis, Missouri-based SG Blocks LLC has been converting decommissioned 8,000-pound steel cargo containers into framing systems for commercial, industrial, military and residential structures.

May 11, 2009

Bird Construction official reflects on building challenges at Trout Lake Ice Arena

To an experienced builder, constructing your typical arena is generally straightforward. But the new $14 million Trout Lake Ice Arena in east Vancouver is anything but typical.

May 4, 2009

Imaging proving the right tool for moisture and mold

Moisture and mold-related issues continue to stalk the construction industry, resulting in expensive remediation projects and the odd lawsuits.

April 29, 2009

Alberta steel projects take centre stage at gala

Alberta’s best steel projects stole the spotlight at the 2009 Alberta Steel Design Awards of Excellence.

April 29, 2009

Duplicating history is turned into an art form

Building envelopes are often designed to meet the technical specifications of a project, but occasionally special projects come along in which aesthetics trump all.

April 22, 2009

B.C. architects, engineers support building code amendment for wood-framed structures

Professional engineers and architects in B.C. have laid the foundation for changes to the provincial building code to allow construction of taller wood-frame buildings.

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