Construction Canada News — February 8, 2023

February 8, 2023

Safdie Architects designs Brazilian research centre as ‘urban oasis’

BEHLEN Industries LP: Made in Canada, sold worldwide

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For over 50 years, BEHLEN Industries LP has grown to be the largest manufacturer of steel building systems in Canada. We now serve customers worldwide through a growing network of authorized builders and continue to earn a reputation as a global leader in our industry.

SNC-Lavalin-led consortium awarded contract for Calgary LRT project

The city of Calgary has appointed SNC-Lavalin, a Canadian engineering, procurement, and construction services firm, as delivery partner for its Green Line LRT.

OpenCircle: Employees Need Benefits. Not Pizza Parties.

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The bar has been raised for workplace culture, and a pizza-shaped pat on the back isn't enough for the market's best and brightest. A membership with OpenCircle is a great place to start.

Montreal hospital project revisits historical architecture in contemporary addition

Hopital du Sacre-Cœur-de-Montreal’s (HSCM’s) L-shaped addition to its historic building borrows the masonry of the original building and combines it with a modern curtain wall system to maximize access to natural light.

International firm hires industry veteran to lead third Canadian office

Ware Malcomb, an international architecture and engineering firm, has opened its third Canadian office in Ottawa, and John Holland, an experienced architect, has joined the firm as regional director to lead the new office.

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Filling the voids: Differentiating between concrete coating and polishing

Voids might come in the form of visible cracks, a dislodged piece of aggregate, or much smaller spaces on the micro or nano scale. Voids might be produced later in a slab’s life due to floor traffic over a curled joint. When joints break down, visible voids are created, wear and tear at uneven portions of the slab is increased, and additional maintenance costs are incurred.

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