The number of vegetated roofs has consistently experienced double-digit growth over the past decade. An annual market survey conducted by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) shows the North American industry grew by 10...

Tiled exterior features—such as walls, patios, and walkways—make a powerful first impression. A well-executed exterior installation can attract customers to a business, add curb appeal to a home, or complete a public space. Although...


While providing significant benefits for owners, the design-build method also comes with increased responsibilities and elevated risk exposure for contractors including professional liability.


Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has introduced the Green Building Product of the Year Award for its national conference and expo. The new Leadership Award is to encourage Canadian companies to develop sustainable building...

Thermoformed plastic ceiling assemblies offer new opportunities for design without compromising life safety. One particular application bears special mention: drop-out ceiling panels that can be installed beneath fire sprinklers.

Last spring, several members of Group2 Architecture Interior Design, revisited their plans for an office space in Edmonton after hearing a wallboard that absorbs one of the highest concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)—formaldehyde....

As a regulatory representative of Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC), this author sees an increasing number of building designers submitting plans to approving authorities with fire-resistant-rated assemblies as being “based on Design No. XXXX”...

For five years running, Construction Canada has conducted a survey of the country’s building industry to provide a snapshot of Canada’s specifiers, architects, and design/construction professionals, and the community in which they work.