On the surface, R-value is a simple thing. In fact, it has become the standard metric of thermal performance precisely because it is easy to explain and understand. Most insulation materials have ‘label R-values’...




When it comes to faucets in commercial or institutional buildings, there are considerations specifiers should keep in mind for the right outcome—in other words, saving water without sacrificing performance. Besides every project being different,...



In March, the number of building permits in Canada recently saw its largest jump in the past six months, according to Statistics Canada. Its report states the increase in construction intentions for multi-family units...

A market survey conducted by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) forecasts a two per cent drop in the Canadian construction industry due to reduced oil prices. Based on the quarterly survey responses,...

One of the strategies employed by architects to increase (or regain lost) glazing area to meet the performance objectives of building energy codes and standards involves using established building envelope elements such as window...