Last year marked the completion of a record number of skyscrapers around the world. The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) released its annual “Tall Buildings Data Research Report,” listing 97 buildings...
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Moisture rising from concrete slabs can come from numerous sources, including concrete, drainage, burst pipes, condensation, aggregate above a membrane, and the ground itself. Although the problem appears in different forms, the outcome is...
Energy-efficient building with EIFS
(01/13/2015)
In an effort to build more energy-efficient and sustainable buildings, there has been a shift toward energy-efficient lightweight cladding options for the exterior. One such product is exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS).
According to the results of a Hays Canada salary survey, Canadian construction companies are optimistic about 2015 and expect growth—however, less than half of employers will boost permanent positions within their companies.
Latest Canadian Electrical Code released
(01/13/2015)
CSA Group has announced the most recent updates to its Canadian Electrical (CE) Code, which reflect the latest technologies and safety features for both occupants and first responders.
To stay up-to-date with scientific data regarding the world’s forest population, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) has launched three new standards for 2015 to 2019.
Architects, specifiers, and building owners are striving to advance the way commercial and residential building envelopes are developed, in response to more stringent policies for energy conservation. Continuous insulation (ci) is prominently featured as...
Exploring EIFS’ long-term sustainability
(01/09/2015)
In the early 1990s, there were mixed opinions about what could, and what should not, be done with exterior insulation and finishing systems (EIFS) as an exterior cladding. However, at that time over 20...
Adoption of the North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS) has resulted in big changes in the fenestration industry. However, does this signal changes for exterior wall materials, as well? Extruded aluminum—aluminum alloy which has been...
Low-slope roofs offer an economical and sustainable platform for renewable solar energy in the form of photovoltaic (PV) systems. However, the popularity of renewable energy sources does not change the fact the roof designer’s...
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