Making sense of SPF applications

Sprayed polyurethane foam (SPF) has been used in Canadian construction and building for decades. It is a versatile product that can keep refrigerated commercial warehouses cool and homes warm, make rooms quieter and more comfortable, and also form a continuous seal when specified as a roofing product on a flat- or low-slope surface.

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Spec Matters: A specifier looks back

Specification writing is an enriching experience, and I have been enjoying that experience at one of the major architectural firms in Montréal—NFOE et associés architectes, which celebrated its centennial last year. I have worked there as a specifier for more than 20 years, and am glad I still have the opportunity to contribute to the high quality of work produced by the firm.

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Design allows Surrey Health Centre to optimize workflow

The Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre (Surrey, B.C.) provides a pioneering model for patient- and family-centred care in Canada by embracing the latest advances in healthcare delivery and medical treatment. Designed by Kasian Architecture Interior Design & Planning Ltd., the strategic use of ‘lean design’ and evidence-based design (EBD) principles helps minimize patient waiting times, streamline service processes, and reduce occupational inefficiencies.

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