Combining timber framing and masonry is not a new idea. The use of brick infill known as ‘brick nogging’ with timber post and beam framing has been employed for building houses throughout Europe since...
Tag: National
Research attempts to use sewer sludge in concrete
(09/08/2015)
Researchers from Universiti Teknologi MARA in Selangor, Malaysia, discovered sewer sludge is a potential alternative cement material for making concrete. Kartini Kamaruddin and her team produced domestic waste sludge powder (DWSP) by drying and...
Addressing noise concerns in restaurants
(09/04/2015)
In a 2015 dining trends survey by Zagat, the number-two complaint by restaurant-goers, after service issues, was excessive ambient noise. People often have to speak excessively loud to be understood by their dining companions...
NRC now managing the National Master Specification
(09/01/2015)
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has assumed ownership of the National Master Specification (NMS) from Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).
The Internet of Things, all the way to restrooms
(08/24/2015)
Today, using technology is a normal, daily occurrence. In fact, as of 2014 about half of the country’s population owns a smartphone, allowing Canadians to be ‘connected’ and link with the rest of...
CMHC announces July housing starts
(08/17/2015)
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has reported the country’s trend measure of housing starts was 185,586 units in July compared to 184,035 in June. The trend is a six-month moving average of the...
CTBUH honours Turning Torso with 10-year award
(08/17/2015)
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) selected Malmö, Sweden’s Turning Torso as the winner of its 10-year award. The award allows an opportunity to revisit projects that have been operational for...
Designing a low-maintenance vegetated roof
(08/14/2015)
Throughout Canada, there are many beautiful, living vegetated roofs dotting urban landscapes that require care. Creating these green roofs is not only an esthetic choice, but also a major maintenance commitment. Some municipalities and...
World plastic pipe demand on the rise
(08/11/2015)
The Freedonia Group recently released a report stating the world plastic pipe demand will reach 19.3 million km (12 million mi) in 2019. The industry research firm states in its World Plastic Pipe study...
For the second year in a row, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) named Canada as the number one country its annual ranking of the top 10 nations with Leadership in Energy and Environmental...
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