Something old is new again on the B.C. construction landscape. Currently, more than 100 mid-rise or six-storey wood-frame residential structures are in development or have been completed. Since the B.C. Building Code (BCBC) was...
Tag: British Columbia
Getting the green light between nations
(07/01/2012)
The lighting at the border crossing between Vancouver and Washington shines green. When the U.S. Border Patrol planned the opening of its enlarged land port of entry (LPOE) station, energy savings were an important...
The benefits of modular construction are becoming more widely known. The reduced time spent onsite leads to fewer health and safety issues for construction workers, quality building, accelerated construction schedules, and a faster return...
The evolution of glazing in Vancouver
(04/01/2012)
When looking at its skyline, it is no wonder why Vancouver is known as the “City of Glass.” Glass high-rise buildings, each one taller than the next, have been the architectural vision developed over...
The advantages of designing for IAQ
(03/01/2012)
There are many advantages to having an effective indoor air quality (IAQ) strategy, which may not always include the obvious––breathing clean air. After all, most people now spend an average of 90 per cent...
Jet-grouting: A soil improvement technology
(03/01/2012)
Jet-grouting is a soil improvement technique used in many parts of the world. It involves mixing in-situ soil with water-cement grout, which is then injected into the soil with the aid of special tools...
Is ‘buying local’ always better?
(09/01/2011)
Placing special emphasis on the use of local materials is a popular approach to reducing the many environmental impacts of construction projects. The Canada Green Building Council’s (CaGBC’s) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design...
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