Tag Archives: Concrete

3D printing can revolutionize construction in the Arctic: Report

December 11, 2018 sadia_badhon

The Conference Board of Canada’s (CBoC’s) research series, Cool Ideas, launched earlier this year with a look at how 3D-printed homes could be considered for northern and Indigenous communities.

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Distinctive Sears building denied heritage designation

November 27, 2018 sadia_badhon

The Kitchener (Ont.) city council voted seven-three against protecting the distinctive concrete façade of a former Sears building with a heritage designation. The 53-year-old building was built in the Kennedy-era international style.

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Abandoned Montréal studio restored as vet clinic

November 27, 2018 sadia_badhon

In the Mile End neighbourhood of Montréal, a storefront space and basement was transformed by Thomas Balaban Architect’s (TBA) into a 345-m2 (3714-sf) mixed-use building. The structure is now home to the Pierrefonds Animal Hospital (HVdP), a Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) emergency clinic, and four residential units in and on top of a small, abandoned photo studio.

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Geodesic domes blend harmoniously with Québec forest

November 13, 2018 nithya_caleb

Designed by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architects, the Dômes Charlevoix is a new concept of four seasons eco-luxurious accommodations located in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, Qué.

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Steel framing and panelization chosen for mid-rise retirement residence

November 13, 2018 nithya_caleb

A mid-rise construction project in Cambridge, Ont., opted for composite floors and cold-formed steel walls. Steel framing was combined with offsite construction techniques to fully capitalize on tighter tolerances and precision assembly processes.

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Report: Many Ontario municipalities do not recycle aggregates effectively

October 23, 2018 nithya_caleb

A new study by the Toronto and Area Road Builders Association (TARBA) finds many municipalities in Ontario have policies prohibiting or severely limiting the use of recycled asphalt and concrete in road construction and other public works.

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Say goodbye to common basement wall problems

October 9, 2018 nithya_caleb

There is one thing you can count on with basements: given enough time, cracks will appear. Every crack tells a different story, but whatever the cause they need to be dealt with quickly, to avoid further damage.

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CSC Toronto on specifying polished concrete

September 18, 2018 nithya_caleb

On October 2, the Toronto Chapter will have a dinner meeting at Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club. Paul Giangualano (BNE Contractors) will present on “Polished Concrete: Understanding, Specifying and Verifying.”

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Vancouver Island discusses concrete pavements

September 18, 2018 nithya_caleb

Concrete BC and Cement Association of Canada (CAC) have organized a seminar series on “Sustainable Roadways.” This is open to CSC members as well.

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Using waterproofing to boost shotcrete use in underground construction

September 18, 2018 nithya_caleb

Below-grade shotcrete walls have historically been susceptible to water intrusion. The article explores the challenges associated with waterproofing below-grade walls at property lines and recent technical developments to improve watertightness.

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