High above the ground, vegetated roofs mimic nature, helping clean the air, cooling down temperatures, keeping rainfall onsite, and alleviating pressure on urban stormwater systems. Vegetated roofs typically include a vegetation layer, growing medium,...

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is launching a series of cross-country seminars to introduce new and updated documents, with a particular focus on project delivery methods and procurement and contracting requirements.

The Gypsum Association (GA) has translated four publications into both Canadian French and Spanish. This is the third time GA-216, Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products, has been translated into both languages.

Canada’s non-residential construction industry is expecting a modest turnaround this year while the residential sector is forecast to see a small contraction, according to The Conference Board of Canada’s latest outlook.





Daylight and view consistently rank high on a list of desirable attributes in homes, schools, and workplaces. Delivering them, however, can be challenging, as there are often competing interests.

In this author’s role as a technical solutions manager with a gypsum wallboard manufacturer, a lot of questions are received about fire-resistance-rated wall partitions and floor-ceilings. Inquiries usually begin with “Can I do...