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Construction disputes in North America: How do they differ from the rest of the world?
A recent report on construction dispute causes, values, and lengths has revealed disputes in Canada and the United States last nearly two months longer than those in other regions. Why is this the case? And how can things change?
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Answering burning questions on cross-laminated timber and fire performance
Five U.S. fire tests on cross-laminated timber (CLT) have met with positive results. The scenarios focused on CLT and sprinkler systems, and were tested in one-bedroom apartments within a full-scale mass timber structure. Learn what happened and why it matters.
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Edmonton Tower breaking the ICE
Earlier this year, ICE District officially opened Edmonton Tower for business, making it the first of several planned towers in the entertainment district to open its doors to the public. The 30-storey building is targeting LEED Gold. Find out more details of what is in store.
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Take an active role in passive design at conference
Registration is now open for the Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS) Annual North American Passive House Conference, which is scheduled for September 27 to October 1 in Seattle.
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Toronto Raptors facility reflects on glazing strategies
Privacy and views may seem mutually exclusive when it comes to glass, but the BioSteel Centre—a training facility for the Toronto Raptors—balances both in its façade. Learn how the centre prioritizes both those concerns, along with bird safety and energy efficiency.
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CSC Ottawa holding PCD course
This fall, the CSC Ottawa Chapter is offering the Principles of Construction Documentation (PCD) class, which serves as an important prerequisite to other CSC designations and certifications.
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CSC Calgary discussing changes to tile specifications
The Calgary Chapter of CSC is hosting its first dinner meeting of the 2017−2018 program year on Tuesday, September 12 at the Winston Golf Club.
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CSC Saskatoon offering Construction Contract Administration classes
The Saskatoon Chapter of CSC will be offering the Construction Contract Administration (CCA) course this September.
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CSC Toronto looks at building glass houses
On Tuesday, September 12, the Toronto Chapter of CSC is hosting a dinner meeting where guest speaker Andrew Crosby (an associate at RJC Structural Practice) will focus on the use of glass as a structural material, rather than a finishing or building enclosure element.
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Examining the effectiveness of different drip edge designs
A drip edge is a common water management detail that assists in both deflection and drainage of water from a building enclosure. However, there has been little research on the effectiveness of different drip edge designs. A study from Building Science Laboratories addressed this gap by investigating the impact of profiles, materials, and overhang distances.
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Do you have Wi-Fi?
In order to provide ubiquitous and reliable Wi-Fi coverage in a given area, proper planning of access points (AP) deployed throughout a building is essential. The AP is the gateway device connecting wireless Wi-Fi devices to the building’s wired data and Internet network. Poorly planned deployment within buildings can result in significant problems including spotty coverage, unreliable communication, and security risks.
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