Open plenums: Optimizing metal and wood ceiling systems July 13, 2022 brittney_cutler_2 Adaptive reuse of historic buildings has remained a consistent architectural trend over the past two decades and beyond, with open space being a centrepiece of the design as older factories and warehouses with open floor plans are converted into offices, studios, or retail spaces. + Read More

Spacious eye-catching signature ceiling defines expanded corporate offices Sponsored As a result of ongoing growth, Hourigan, a fully integrated construction/development firm based in Richmond, Virginia, recently expanded its corporate headquarters by moving into an additional floor in the building it occupies. The new floor houses corporate suites as well as a myriad of office spaces. + Read More

Face-to-face again in Niagara July 13, 2022 brittney_cutler_2 The Sheraton Fallsview Hotel lived up to its name as attendees of the CSC national conference gathered in Niagara Falls from May 25 to 29. + Read More

Fire-rated glass: Balancing curtain wall performance and design July 13, 2022 brittney_cutler_2 The emergence of energy-efficient glazing has also made it possible to let natural light in while controlling heat and glare. + Read More

Insulating buildings for green standard compliance July 12, 2022 brittney_cutler_2 Rising above Toronto’s Bayside community, a mixed-use neighbourhood on the shore of Lake Ontario, stands the 14-storey Aquabella condominium development. + Read More

Insulating glass: Compensating for internal pressure changes July 11, 2022 brittney_cutler_2 Today’s windows and glazed areas almost universally employ insulating glass units (IGUs) to improve thermal performance with double or triple panes of glass. + Read More

Innovations in drywall finishing July 11, 2022 brittney_cutler_2 Drywall finishing is an art form. It requires a well-trained and practiced tradesperson as well as the right tools to achieve beautiful, long-lasting results. + Read More

Architectural polished concrete: Defending design intent July 8, 2022 brittney_cutler_2 Construction administration is critical to ensure the design intent is achieved and owners are properly protected. + Read More

Surveying the 2022 design/construction landscape May 25, 2022 brittney_cutler_2 For 12 years, Construction Canada has conducted an annual survey asking readers about the state of the country’s construction industry. + Read More

Bolstering defence to stop bacteria at the door May 25, 2022 brittney_cutler_2 Maintaining good cleanliness is, therefore, paramount to minimizing the growth of these microbes and their subsequent effects. + Read More