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May 31, 2017 |
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Winners were announced for the 2017 Student Design Competition co-ordinated by two CSC Chapters, where entrants needed to use visualization software to reimagine a former tire/footwear warehouse as Catalyst137—a ‘maker space’ facilitating innovation in the age of the Internet of Things (IoT).
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Architects are often on the lookout for new ways of enhancing building projects, particularly when it comes to comfort, energy efficiency, and safety. See why concrete hollow-core slabs, historically used for multi-storey buildings, are now being seen in an increased variety of projects.
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From water efficiency to site selection, learn how the tech giant earned Silver under LEED’s Interior Design + Construction (ID+C) category for Phase 1 of construction on its new Kitchener, Ont., offices.
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Last month, the Architectural Institute of British Columbia recognized B.C. architects’ best projects with its 2017 Architectural Awards at Vancouver’s Convention Centre West. Find out who was awarded top spots.
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Architectural woodwork, laminates, panelling, and wood doors are among the principal elements that contribute to ‘first impressions’ and quality assessments. Unfortunately, the writing of these sections is often a source of frustration for the specifier. Some Atlantic Canada examples show how AWMAC can help.
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“This month, I become the new president of Construction Specifications Canada. What I like about CSC is that getting involved allows you to meet the various professionals in your industry on an informal level and develop strong and lasting relationships,” writes David Boyle.
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The Montréal Chapter of CSC is hosting its 14th annual golf tournament on Tuesday, June 6.
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The Saskatoon Chapter of CSC is hosting its Texas-scramble golf competition at Moon Lake Golf and Country Club on Wednesday, June 7.
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On Thursday, June 29, the Edmonton Chapter of CSC is hosting its annual golf tournament at the Ranch Golf & Country Club in Acheson, Alta.
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Last week at the CSC national conference in Kelowna, Kees Govers, B.Sc.(Agr), GRP, and Sasha Aguilera, B.Arch, GRP, received the F. Ross Browne Award for Editorial Excellence in Construction Canada for their article on extensive and semi-extensive vegetated assemblies. Check out this ‘evergeen’ feature online to learn more about garden rooftop resiliency and the related maintenance needs.
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This author has seen several cases of water damage problems that turned out to be mismanaged water management. Anyone who has ever walked by a building during or just after a rainstorm knows a person can get more wet from rooftop runoff than the rain itself—and that’s ignoring other potential pitfalls with ice and snow. What’s a designer to do?
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Glassbuild America
National Glass Association/Window & Door Dealers Alliance
Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia World Congress Center
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September 13-15
CONSTRUCT & the CSI Annual Conference
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Providence, Rhode Island
Rhode Island Convention Center
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