ASTM International has partnered with the Slag Cement Association (SCA) to develop new Product Category Rules (PCRs) establishing the criteria for developing an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for slag cement used in concrete, mortar,...

The application of international standards to building and infrastructure projects is a relatively new phenomenon in Canada. While many architecture, engineering, and construction firms use International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards to improve their...




Today, the ceramic and natural stone tiles used for floors and walls are bigger and heavier than ever before. Gone are the days of floors routinely set with 304 x 304-mm (12 x 12-in.)...

Morrison Hershfield’s anticipated Building Envelope Thermal Analysis (BETA) Guide is now available for public download through B.C. Hydro. Co-sponsored by BC Hydro Power Smart, Canadian Wood Council, Fortis BC, FPInnovations and Homeowner Protection Office, the...


This week, industry experts gathered in Québec City for the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE) and the launch of a technical guide for the design and construction of tall wood buildings in Canada.

The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) has published product category rules (PCRs) for locks, latches, exit devices, door closers, and hinges. This sets the framework for manufacturers to develop environmental product declarations (EPDs), ultimately...