The hidden value of SectionFormat

A joint publication of CSC and CSI, SectionFormat is now more than 40 years old, but remains the standard for locating information within a technical specification section. It guides the specifier to a uniform and clear arrangement of information, and provides readers of construction documents with a clean, predictable format.

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Niagara outlet shoppers protected by canopies

New Southwestern Ontario retail destination, the Outlet Collection at Niagara, features approximately 2136 m2 (23,000 sf) of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) fibreglass membrane walkway canopies to protect shoppers from any type of weather. The membrane canopies exhibit a flying-mast cone design that provides resistance to the elements, and creates a signature look for the shopping centre.

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Understanding changes to International Quality Standards

The application of international standards to building and infrastructure projects is a relatively new phenomenon in Canada. While many architecture, engineering, and construction firms use International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards to improve their business practices, it is generally something industry leaders embrace for a competitive advantage, rather than something used across the board.

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