Also: Understanding the benefits of natural stone floors | Adhering to new pressure tape research If you have difficulty viewing this e-mail, please click here. September 13, 2017 In this Edition Understanding the benefits of natural stone floors Ancient ruins throughout the world provide many examples of stone flooring still intact thousands of years later. However, attempting to achieve this level of longevity requires considerations for material selection, installation, and site preparation. + Read more Acoustics firm practises what it preaches in office design When a group of noise and vibration control experts moves into a new office, you can bet acoustics will receive some in-depth consideration in design. Find out how a Toronto team overcame challenges in sound and privacy management. + Read more Floor-warming system provides sound control and thermal break Sponsored The concrete construction of multi-storey buildings makes controlling impact sound through floor-ceiling assemblies challenging, particularly with hard surface coverings like tiles. Sound-control materials tend to be compressible, and not all provide adequate support for the tile covering. + Read more Construct Canada and The Buildings Show in Toronto this fall Construct Canada returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre as part of The Buildings Show, along with PM Expo, HomeBuilder & Renovator Expo, World of Concrete Pavilion, and IIDEXCanada—the continent’s largest exposition, networking, and educational event. + Read more Adhering to new pressure tape research The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) is pursuing research that will clarify the benefits of using pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape in the construction industry. + Read more News Next week: CSC Vancouver Island talks electrochromic glazing The Vancouver Island Chapter of CSC is organizing a discussion on dynamic electrochromic (EC) façades later this month. + Read more CSC Saskatoon’s contract admin course starts soon The Saskatoon Chapter of CSC will be offering the Construction Contract Administration (CCA) course this September. + Read more CSC Vancouver celebrates Canada 150 with tradeshow Following the success of last year’s Fiesta Fest tradeshow, the Vancouver Chapter is organizing another one on November 2 to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary. + Read more Latest Job Posting • Project Manager, Building Sciences/Building Envelope - Calgary, AB • Business Development, South Central Ontario - Mississauga, ON • Drywall Installer - Mississauga, ON + View or post more job listings here Top Trending High-e or low-e: Which glass is better for apartment buildings? When it comes to energy use and occupant comfort in multifamily projects, how do you find the balance? Research on an Ottawa apartment building has led to interesting findings on the effects of low-emissivity glazing on windows. + Read more Metal fabrics complement the building, inside and out Whether used on contours around a building, or as flat panels on an exterior wall, a façade of mesh metal ‘fabric’ can help create a beautiful exterior. However, advances in the material’s design have yielded additional benefits. + Read more View the Latest issue Calendar September 12-14 Glassbuild America National Glass Association Atlanta, Georgia Georgia World Congress Center www.glassbuildamerica.com September 13-15 CONSTRUCT & the CSI Annual Conference Informa/CSI Providence, Rhode Island Rhode Island Convention Center www.constructshow.com September 30-October 1 The Construction Expo North American Trade Promotions Surrey, B.C. Cloverdale Agriplex www.theconstructionexpo.com Kenilworth Media Inc. E-mail: online@constructioncanada.net Website: www.kenilworth.com 15 Wertheim Court, Suite 710, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3H7 Tel: (905)771-7333, Toll Free: (800)409-8688