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Surveying the 2023 design/construction landscape

May 25, 2023

For 13 years, Construction Canada has conducted an annual survey to gather insights from readers about the state of the industry. The survey offers a glimpse into the daily operations of the architecture, engineering, construction, and operation (AECO) professionals who are responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining various structures such as condominium towers, hospitals, schools,… Continue reading...

Building Green With Modified Wood: Using acetylated wood to take sustainability to new levels

October 6, 2017

Wood’s renewability, ability to sequester carbon (CO2), and natural origins are among the features making it an attractive alternative to synthetic materials. At the same time, new technologies such as cross-laminated timber (CLT) have expanded the number of applications with which wood can be used.

UTILE breaks down modular construction barriers with new consortium approach

Plenum barriers, speech privacy, and workplace 2.0 fit-up standards

September 21, 2017

When someone enters an enclosed room, whether it is a private office or conference room, there is an expectation he or she is achieving not only visual privacy, but also sound privacy.

Moisture management through drainage

September 20, 2017

There are many products on the construction market aimed at moisture management, from traditional felt paper, rainscreen systems, and caulks to sealants and self-adhered flashing membranes. However, as design/construction professionals race to keep walls dry, they may be inadvertently making it easier for moisture-related issues to fester.

The ins and outs of revolving doors

September 19, 2017

Revolving doors can be up to eight times more energy-efficient than their hinged counterparts—all while allowing large numbers of people to pass in and out, boosting security, and adding architectural interest.

The passive path to zero energy

September 19, 2017

The smoothest path to net zero is through passive building certification, because a passive building is a complete system with quality assurance built into the system, rather than a collection of discrete programs. The most common passive building certification in North America is PHIUS+.

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