Tag Archives: British Columbia

Passive House conference coming to Vancouver

The 2015 North American Passive House Network (NAPHN) conference will be held in Vancouver from October 1 to 2. The conference was designed to boost the Passive House movement in North America. Organizers believe the focus on big buildings and affordability will inspire and inform not only building industry professionals, but also policy makers and government officials.

+ Read More

Controlling noise issues in wood buildings

Wood has long been regarded as a viable material for construction thanks to numerous factors, namely design flexibility, efficiency, and affordability—reasons making it especially popular for smaller housing projects. Add in a smaller carbon footprint than concrete or steel, and wood can also be seen as a much more sustainable choice.

+ Read More

CSC Vancouver will take you to TELUS Garden

On Thursday, May 14, the Vancouver Chapter of CSC is hosting a luncheon meeting and tour of the almost-completed TELUS Garden office building—a 22-storey tower that will be the country’s first building to target the new 2009 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum.

+ Read More

Are all LED luminaires created equal?

Navigant Research recently released a report stating global unit shipments of light-emitting diode (LED) lamps and luminaires are expected to total 10.7 billion from 2014 through 2023. This statistic rings true in the Canadian market where most areas of the country are actively implementing LED streetlight programs or incentives.

+ Read More

Job predictions for B.C. construction industry announced

Buildforce has released its annual report featuring the employment forecast for the West Coast construction industry. “Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward” predicts the future demand of the industry will keep unemployment close to the current minimum level for at least 10 years in British Columbia, which means employers will be actively searching for qualified construction workers.

+ Read More