Tag Archives: National

Thermoplastic membranes: Changing the low-slope roofing market

December 10, 2018 nithya_caleb

Thermoplastic membranes can meet a variety of different building requirements by offering a range of options in new construction, retrofit, and tear-off/reroofing situations. They also offer excellent resistance to UV degradation, and ozone and chemical exposure.

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Canada and EU to mutually recognize architect credentials

October 30, 2018 nithya_caleb

The Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities (CALA) and the Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) have signed a mutual recognition agreement (MRA), giving architects the opportunity to work across the Atlantic Ocean. The agreement comes into force in 2019.

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Honouring Canada’s best public-private partnerships

October 30, 2018 nithya_caleb

A 500-km (311-mi) long transmission line boosting power to northeastern Alberta and an Ontario university student housing project are among the winners of this year’s National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships from The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP).

The five infrastructure projects were selected for breaking new ground in how public-private partnerships (P3s) are built or financed, as well as their impact on boosting the …

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Canadian ICF supplier acquired by U.S. EIFS manufacturer

September 18, 2018 nithya_caleb

Ontario-based Nudura Corporation, a manufacturer and distributor of insulated concrete forms (ICF) in North America, has been brought by Dryvit Systems, a manufacturer of exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS).

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Steel coalition warns additional tariffs could cause job losses

August 21, 2018 nithya_caleb

The Canadian Coalition for Construction Steel (CCCS) is urging the federal government to make an evidence-based decision on any new action on imported steel products, warning changes could create steel shortages for the construction industry, impact major building projects, and put more than 60,000 jobs at risk in the construction sector alone.

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RAIC shares ideas for co-designing with Indigenous communities

July 27, 2018 nithya_caleb

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has produced a free, public document on best practices in working with Indigenous communities on architectural projects.

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DIALOG contributes to framework on community well-being

July 19, 2018 nithya_caleb

Design firm DIALOG and The Conference Board of Canada (CBoC) have published a framework to help design and development professionals understand the impact of their project design decisions on community well-being.

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Drawing attention to drawings: Entries invited

July 18, 2018 nithya_caleb

The World Architecture Festival (WAF) is accepting submissions for the second edition of The Architecture Drawing Prize. Launched in 2017, the prize is conceived to celebrate and showcase the significance of drawing as a tool in capturing and communicating architectural ideas.

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Future-proof buildings: WiredScore releases design guidelines

July 17, 2018 nithya_caleb

WiredScore, the company behind an international standard for rating digital connectivity in commercial buildings, has released the Wired Certification Guidelines for Commercial Developments and Redevelopments – Canada.

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Improving tie-in details for better envelope performance

July 12, 2018 nithya_caleb

The trend towards higher performing buildings and envelope systems requires a re-doubling of effort towards achieving durable, constructible, and maintainable transition details. There are many ways for these details to fail. Fortunately, there are also many opportunities throughout the design and construction process to focus on getting them right.

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