6 The Efficiency of Modular Construction

Tom Hardiman

Modular construction is a delivery process offering myriad benefits for certain project types.

14 Going Wireless with Lighting

Shawn Pedersen and Bob Eckery

Wireless energy harvesting offered the flexibility needed for Athletes' Village when the project converted from dorms to housing.

20 Web Drives Access Control Future

Jim Russell

Access security has evolved, making complex systems more attainable.

24 Critical Selection: Specifying doors for ICUs

Bob Augustine and Jeff Sonoda, CSC

The entrance doors for intensive care unit rooms must meet hospital needs.

34 Simplifying Door Closer Selection

Jerry Whitcomb

Functionality, cost, and quality are always considerations when selecting the best hardware.

42 The Green Soundscape: Addressing acoustics in sustainable offices

Niklas Moeller, MBA

'Green' offices should offer their occupants with speech privacy and freedom from distracting noises.

50 Sound Attenuation for Piping Systems

Tim Meadows

Grooved mechanical pipe joining can minimize noise and vibration.

58 The Sustainability of Fibreglass Insulation

Angus E. Crane

A product does not have to be new to be sustainable as demonstrated by fibreglass.

68 Building with Insulating Concrete Forms

Gary Brown

Canadian projects continue to reap the benefits of incorporating ICFs in their design.

74 Warranty Watchwords: Protecting your building and coating investment

Henry L. Lowman

Metal coatings can corrode, discolour, or crack. The strongest protection is a solid warranty.

82 Investing In Your Roof

Samuel Chiodo

Comprehensive inspections can lead to long-term cost savings when it comes to the roofing assembly.

88 Roofing Solutions for a Quiet Indoor Environment

Reinhard Schneider

Whether it is a school close to an airport or houses near highways, there is a growing need to take roofs into account for quieter interiors.

96 Saskatoon 2010: Crossing the Bridge to the Future

Design/construction professionals from across the country assembled in the Paris of the Prairies for professional development, networking, and industry recognition.