Background sound is critical to the levels of speech privacy, noise control, and overall comfort occupants experience within a facility. Indeed, all acoustic design considers this factor when determining sound transmission class (STC) or...
Tag: National
Simplifying barrier-free design across Canada
(07/12/2017)
Barrier-free, accessible, universal, and inclusive design are all terms used to describe the same thing: a design that creates a built environment usable by everyone. Minimum barrier-free design requirements are derived from the provincial...
Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has not only introduced two new categories to its Leadership Awards, but also signed an agreement with Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) to embark on a joint venture.
The introduction of super-large-format porcelain slabs into the Canadian market could redefine the countertop concept for high-end residential and hospitality projects including restaurants, bars, hotels, and high-rise condos.
Historically, wood has been associated with a cost-effective way of building safe housing and neighbourhoods, and that tradition should be continued. Wood construction allows homebuyers the opportunity to purchase a modern, spacious, and affordable...
Curing Canada’s carbon emissions with new standard
(06/19/2017)
Last month, the country’s first Zero Carbon Building Standard was launched by the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC), in support of both CaGBC’s Zero Carbon Building Initiative and Canada’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas...
Bob Hildenbrandt, vice-president of business development with Graham Construction, will be taking on the role of co-chair of the Lean Construction Institute of Canada.
Annual awards call for promising precast projects
(05/29/2017)
Until September 18, professionals will be able to submit Canadian, U.S., or international projects for consideration in the 2018 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Design Awards.
Adhering thin-set veneers on multi-storey buildings
(05/25/2017)
The use of adhered thin-set veneers over a structural backup gained popularity over the last two decades as the Canadian construction industry moved toward lighter and quicker methods of construction.
For decades, prefinished sheet steel has been used for wall cladding, roofing, and interior panels in architectural building systems, according to the Canadian Sheet Steel Building Institute (CSSBI).
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