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Challenges with cold-climate design

February 19, 2016

Buildings in arctic and subarctic climates face not only challenges related to cold, but also remoteness, limited utilities, permafrost, and extreme temperature shifts. Designers must meet these challenges while keeping occupants comfortable and minimizing impact on the environment. The newly published Cold-Climate Buildings Design Guide from the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) provides information on...

MasterFormat update released

July 8, 2014

CSC and CSI have released MasterFormat 2014 Update, which includes several significant revisions from the previous edition of the design/construction industry’s organizational standard. One of the new additions is the inclusion of a “selective demolition” section in most divisions. These sections provide information on incorporating demolition into building plans.

Online fire inspection training program launched

July 8, 2014

The International Firestop Council (IFC) has developed a free online inspection training and education program for code officials, inspectors, and other building trades professionals involved with firestopping in commercial buildings from design to installation.

Green parking design text published

July 8, 2014

The International Parking Institute has released Sustainable Parking Design and Management: A Practitioner’s Handbook. The text provides information and 20 case study examples of creating Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified parking facilities. Topics covered include sustainable parking operations and management, facility operation, accommodation of electric vehicles, and landscaping.

New sustainability resource for engineers available

July 8, 2014

The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC) has launched Sustainable Development for Canadian Consulting Engineers, a resource for engineers and owners of public and private infrastructure. The document provides information that will help consulting engineers and their clients with meeting future, long-term sustainability goals.

CaGBC conference comes to Toronto

May 15, 2014

The 2014 edition of Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) National Conference and Expo is coming to Toronto. Titled “Building Lasting Change,” the event will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from June 2 to 4. The expo hall tradeshow has been expanded to include more booths and pavilions this year; there will also be more than 30 continuing education sessions, along with a half-day materials workshop sponsored by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

Guide on wood design

May 15, 2014

The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) has developed an online resource, WoodFacts, to provide information regarding safety, code compliance, environmental impact, and economic benefits of building with wood products. The information is available to users in fact sheets, case studies, and relevant reports.

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