Factors to consider when redesigning podium decks

January 8, 2021 sadia_badhon

Podium deck waterproofing systems and surface finishes are intended to protect the underlying structure. If the systems are neglected, moisture ingress into the structure can lead to costly deterioration.

+ Read More

Understanding rainscreen walls: Cues for today’s construction environment

January 7, 2021 sadia_badhon

Rainscreens as external cladding have been around for decades, but advancements in technology have made them increasingly popular. This is due to two key factors—their ability to deliver optimal performance metrics, and the flexibility they provide when it comes to design options.

+ Read More

Fire-rated and high-security glazing demand a secure installation

December 28, 2020 sadia_badhon

When it comes to fire safety and security, windows and spacious glass entryways may seem like a clear egress point for disaster, and the truth is, they can be. Despite new installation and renovations that can withstand fires, massive explosions, and targeted attacks, these products have a major weakness: improper installation.

+ Read More

Thermally improving curtain wall systems

December 24, 2020 sadia_badhon

Curtain wall systems provide excellent access to daylight and views that are desired by the building owners and occupants for health and productivity. However, the increasing stringency of building codes has created a conflict with delivering highly glazed buildings because the glazed areas are less thermally efficient than opaque walls.

+ Read More

The path to zero: Concrete’s role in decarbonizing the built environment

December 11, 2020 sadia_badhon

Growing awareness of the role buildings and infrastructure plays in Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions profile is driving important discussions about low-carbon design and materials, as well as the role of various construction industry actors in reducing emissions from the built environment.

+ Read More

Acoustical considerations for designing a multipurpose venue

December 10, 2020 sadia_badhon

The demand for multipurpose venues has increased over the last two decades. From an acoustics standpoint, this can pose significant challenges. Therefore, it is important to design a versatile space that can support various needs.

+ Read More

Accessible doors: Openings to opportunity

December 4, 2020 sadia_badhon

Taking into consideration Articles 3.8.3.6, “Doorways and Doors,” and 3.3.1.19, “Transparent Doors and Panels,” of the 2015 National Building Code (NBC), this article will give a sneak preview of the proposed changes to the code’s 2020 edition.

+ Read More

New spray foam regulations: What you should know

December 2, 2020 sadia_badhon

Building codes, product standards, and regulatory requirements are changing the insulation market. Learn about the changes and how they can affect a project, and spray foam solutions that can help make projects more energy efficient and ‘greener.’

+ Read More

Prefabricated composite structures: The best of both worlds

November 30, 2020 sadia_badhon

Prefabricated composite structures allow designers and contractors to leverage the benefits of both concrete and steel to erect fire-resistant buildings with slim floors at a fast pace.

+ Read More

Role of HVLS fans in disinfecting indoor air

November 13, 2020 sadia_badhon

Using an overhead high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fan’s bi-directional airflow and elevated air speed is a powerful way to improve ventilation, thereby reducing the concentration of airborne pathogens through dilution. Occupant comfort can be assured in applications ranging from non-conditioned industrial spaces to commercial buildings.

+ Read More

← Previous 1 2 3 4 … 92 Next →

Sign-up for your account with Construction Canada. Your account gives you unlimited free access to our E-book Collection, Newsletter Archives and our Digital Editions of Construction Canada.

Please check the box below to confirm you would like to be added to Kenilworth Media’s various e-mail communications (includes e-newsletters, a survey now and then, and offers regarding the design-build industry*).
	Leave this empty: YES, I CONSENT
*We do not sell your e-mail address to 3rd parties, we simply forward their offers to you. Of course, you always have the right to unsubscribe from any communications you receive from us, should you change your mind in the future.