Optimizing addressable notification technology for fire systems performance

July 25, 2017

While addressable technology has been employed for many years on the ‘detection’ side of fire alarm systems, it can now also be used on the ‘notification’ side. This combination offers a multitude of benefits that can be realized at every stage in the life cycle, from design and installation to operation and ongoing service. Find out more of the benefits here.

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UTILE breaks down modular construction barriers with new consortium approach

Architects and Specification Writers: Part two

June 29, 2017

A basic tenet of a good set of construction documents is “Mention it once and in the right place.” The contract is between the owner and the contractor, and the specifications communicate to the latter what is required (without telling the contractor how to construct). This second article in a three-part series on architects, specifiers, and construction documentation focuses on language and specification format.

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Architects and engineers share the secrets of success

April 25, 2017

Last week, Construction Canada reached out to the architects and engineers in its readership, conducting a one-question survey: What’s the most important quality for success in your profession? Here are some of the top answers.

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Spec Matters: What does THAT mean?

April 18, 2017

English is complicated, and misinterpretation of written communication is pervasive. Without the added layer of subtleties of speech tone, body language, and context, many written sentences can be easily misinterpreted. This is especially true when it comes to specifications.

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Discover Construction Canada’s new Job Board

March 8, 2016

Looking for that foot in the door? Construction Canada is delighted to announce the official launch of its brand-new Job Board dedicated to both helping Canadians in the design/construction industry find jobs and connecting employers with high-quality candidates.

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Archive our online articles by creating a personalized favourite list

February 9, 2016

Introducing a new way to personalize your experience at Constructioncanada.net: Now, you can save the articles that matter most to you, quickly and easily, with a personal favourite list.

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Source product information on the Construction Canada website

January 26, 2016

Construction Canada magazine has a unique new feature that will not only help with product selection, but also provide technical articles on the use of the very products for which you are searching.

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Strong materials make the fire protection difference

January 11, 2016 Katie Daniel

According to the Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association (CASA), this country maintains one of the worst fire loss records in the industrialized world, costing the country more than $11 billion annually.

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Wood’s vital role in Québec City’s Vidéotron Centre

December 22, 2015

Designed by ABCP Architecture, the Vidéotron Centre is a multi-use indoor arena in Québec City—the biggest public investment in the city’s history. Wood played a role in its form and function.

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