Water intrusion causes significant problems for buildings and must be prevented from damaging the structure. The building products industry is continuously looking for new technologies to assist with the prevention of water damage. Nature, as a notorious problem solver, often inspires solutions within the industry.
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Built to LEED platinum certification by Westbank and Allied, 70,000-m2 (750,000-sf) TELUS Sky features an innovative recycling system for water conservation, as well as specialized air ventilation and glazed windows for reduced energy use.
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Three Newfoundland projects obtained funding of more than $27 million to improve public services and protect waters in St. John’s, Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove, and other surrounding communities.
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The province of Saskatchewan has gained more than $35.9 million in government funding for 24 new infrastructure projects.
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An accurate assessment of the water-tightness of new and existing roofs can potentially save building owners hundreds of millions of dollars annually. The challenge for roofing specifiers is choosing the most effective exterior-to interior water-tightness evaluation techniques.
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Hot water is the lifeblood for many commercial applications. A restaurant lacking hot water will be forced to shut down for lack of hygiene. Hotel room showers that cannot reach the set-point temperature leave clients dirty and disappointed.
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The Royal University Hospital (RUH) provides acute-care services for Saskatoon . Working with a building technology and energy service company (ESCO), it has invested $13.6 million to provide critical facility upgrades expected to save $1.4 million annually, along with providing a healthier environment both inside the hospital and in the larger community. Find out what was changed.
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By 2027, the world’s population is predicted to double, meaning millions more people will be denied access to clean water. Scientists from around the world are urging an immediate adoption of clean waste-processing technologies.
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Major infrastructure that affects the lives of tens of thousands on a daily basis must last for its expected life (at the very least)—otherwise, a ripple effect is caused to government budgets, negatively affecting each citizen in some capacity.
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