In communities across Canada, people are recycling more, driving less, and conserving water. As construction goes green, insulated concrete forms (ICFs) have been soaring in popularity. Millions of people are now passionate about the efficient use of natural resources, and that has affected every activity from transportation to construction.
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Large glass-enclosed atriums—such as those in retail, offices, or academic centres—are ideal candidates for a natural ventilation system that provides both climate control and passive smoke ventilation.
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A vapour barrier tape must provide strong adhesion in cold, hot, or humid conditions. It should also be durable, easy-to-apply, and resist a wide range of internal and external variables such as weathering, temperature, and chemicals.
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Utilizing insulated concrete forms (ICFs) in a basement application provides a structurally superior and resilient foundation that delivers better insulation and is more energy efficient than traditional construction methods. This type of construction methodology helps reduce energy bills considerably by maintaining a consistent temperature in the basement. ICFs also facilitate an overall reduction in maintenance costs for the homeowner over the lifetime of the building.
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Companies like IKO Industries introduce new roofing products not only to keep up with colour trends and architectural styles, but also to improve the products with advancing technology.
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One of the most complex, historic, visible, and expensive projects in the history of Canada will finally close when Parliament Hill’s West Block officially opens in January 2019. The project includes access products from BILCO Canada.
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With an industry that seems to be lacking women professionals, we had the honour to talk to Zey Emir, a professional engineer and construction expert, who is the current chair of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), and also the president of the large national consulting company, Revay & Associates Ltd.
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Understanding construction has meant a cryptic world with a backbone of sweat and heavy work for as long as people have built structures, which undoubtedly has produced rewarding buildings all over the world.
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The University of Toronto (U of T) recently completed construction of a new addition to its School of Architecture. It features a contemporary drywall ceiling grid system.
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The Hampton Roads region in eastern Virginia, United States, faces challenging issues with water quality and land subsidence, but a new project is helping to provide a sustainable source of groundwater.A central part of the system is specialty access doors manufactured by the BILCO Company of Connecticut. The doors protect pumps and vaults in the complex system, and play a vital role in protecting water and other matter from infiltrating the system.
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The ATB Centre Arenas, Phase I project, in Lethbridge, Alta. employed IKO’s signature commercial roofing and building envelope products, including the dependable IKO two-ply styrene butadiene styrene (SBS) roofing system and an IKO AquaBarrier air and vapour barrier (AVB) system.
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Wacom, a high-tech manufacturer of interactive pen displays, tablets, and styluses, recently moved its North American headquarters from Vancouver, Wash., to a new space in Portland, Oreg. As part of the relocation, company management desired an interior design that was far different from the traditional office space at its previous location and one that would entice prospective new employees to join the company.
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As codes and standards change, it is of utmost importance to constantly find innovative ways to improve the quality and efficiency of homes and buildings.
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