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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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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 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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Calendar |
September 12-14 Glassbuild America National Glass Association/Window & Door Dealers Alliance Atlanta, Georgia Georgia World Congress Center www.glassbuildamerica.com |
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September 13-15 CONSTRUCT & the CSI Annual Conference Informa/CSI Providence, Rhode Island Rhode Island Convention Center www.constructshow.com |
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September 30-October 1 The Construction Expo North American Trade Promotions Surrey, B.C. Cloverdale Agriplex www.theconstructionexpo.com |
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