The smoothest path to net zero is through passive building certification, because a passive building is a complete system with quality assurance built into the system, rather than a collection of discrete programs. The...


Canadian discount retailer Giant Tiger Stores’ high-reaching rooftop performance was recognized at the Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM) National Conference in Dallas last month.

Except as a tool to connect with one another or conduct research, how important can Wi-Fi really be to design/construction professionals? B.C. expert Stefan Storey has created a system that adjusts ventilation according to...

Energy efficiency, green construction, increased insulation, net-zero—all these terms imply the same expectation: to improve the performance of buildings and minimize their impact on the environment by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, conserving natural...


Tall-building developments in Toronto are outpacing every other city in North America, with roughly 44 high-rises exceeding the 150-m 
(492-ft) mark—more than triple the 13 skyscrapers gracing the city’s skyline in 2005. The dramatic...

Sustainability and energy efficiency are playing ever larger roles in the realm of commercial building construction, making transparency essential in the manufacturing process of builders hardware. It may seem implausible that sustainability can be...


Fire-rated glass products are specifically chosen to make buildings safer for occupants in life-safety situations, but these materials—whether windows, curtain walls, skylights, door lites, or floor assemblies—can also help make a space brighter, more...