Daily, people pass through buildings without much thought regarding the effort needed to open a door. However, many of those in wheelchairs, pushing baby strollers, or carrying multiple packages can sometimes find things more...
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Do you know what’s in your concrete?
(12/01/2011)
From towering skylines and massive dams to modern bridges and centuries-old temples, concrete structures are the basis for much of civilization’s infrastructure and its physical development. Concrete is used worldwide, more than any other...
Public-private partnerships (P3s) have gained widespread acceptance over the last number of years as an effective option for procuring and delivering public infrastructure. The Canadian federal and provincial P3 marketplaces have, broadly speaking, become...
One of the greatest sources of energy loss in a building is through an open door. For years, facilities have been losing substantial amounts of energy and money, while occupants suffer the discomfort of...
Putting Pen To Paper: A brief course in spec writing
(12/01/2011)
Some would argue specification writers are an endangered species. Over the years, it has become apparent fewer people are showing interest in this area of design, leaving architects and engineers (or the technicians working...
The 2010 editions of the National Model Construction Codes—the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), the National Fire Code of Canada (NFC), and the National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPC)—were released last November. Published...
Security for construction sites
(12/01/2011)
Construction site theft, vandalism, and arson on commercial and residential building projects comprise numerous serious problems for contractors. According to insurers Zurich Canada, the country’s builders suffer an annual loss of $46 million because...
Achieving safe spray foam insulation applications
(10/01/2011)
Sprayed polyurethane foam (SPF) is gaining global recognition because it provides superior insulating properties by creating a tight building envelope that reduces unwanted air infiltration. Achieving a tight building envelope is the foundation for...
Designing architectural elegance with cellular PVC
(10/01/2011)
With respect to architectural trim, columns, pergolas, trellises, and other ornaments, the last decade has seen growing interest in alternatives to traditional wood products for residential projects. With the costs of construction and materials...
Specifying EPS as geofoam
(10/01/2011)
Moulded expanded polystyrene (EPS) is an air-filled, closed-cell, rigid foam plastic that does not contain any hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) as blowing agents. The closed-cell structure of EPS insulation provides constant thermal resistance,...
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