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Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
According to RJC's Jeff Rabinovitch, employing the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) method will help limit needless oversights and keep the project on track.
Revolutionizing Parking Lot Paving
An X-Ray Before You Operate: Introducing the World’s Most Innovative Solution to Pavement Deficiencies and Land Surveying They say that first impressions last a lifetime;
Maintaining Garbage Rooms in Multi-Residential Buildings
Waste disposal systems in multi-residential buildings are under a great amount of pressure. Every day, residents pack their garbage down the interconnecting metal chutes which
Timber Hybrid Building Technology
The Gateway Building at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a stunning example of what can be achieved using innovative building solutions like the CREE Timber Hybrid System.
Ensuring Preparedness: Make Remediation Response a Building Priority
Canada’s four distinct seasons make building maintenance a never-ending cycle of problems, often involving water. Building managers face difficult yearly challenges. Establishing a plan in
Built to Serve and Endure
Given the range of uses community centres fulfill, a lot goes into their planning and design. Often, mass timber plays a central role.
Restoring Heritage Roofs
For heritage building owners, knowing when and how to address an aging roof system begins with having knowledge of the original materials and the best practices used to restore them.
Don’t Let Curveballs Slow Down Construction
As buildings became taller and more complicated, the engagement of trades in the design-assist process is more integral than ever.
Decarbonizing Existing Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
Mohammed Fakoor, Associate at RJC Engineers, discusses the importance of decarbonizing existing MURBs on Canada's path to net zero.
2023 marks the 10-year anniversary of the launch of Canadian content in ENERGY STAR® Portfolio
Natural Resources Canada Developed and released in 2000 by the United States (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager is the industry standard
Winter Property Disasters: Knowing the risks, preventing the damage
Canadian winters are unkind to residential and commercial properties. Over several months, harsh temperatures, severe storms, freezing rain, and accumulating ice and snow can push
Saving Time, Money and Frustration: Effective Cleaning for Waste Control Systems
The cleaning of waste control systems is a specialized industry requiring licensing by the Ministry of Environment (MOE). Finding a contractor who knows what they
When Redevelopment Projects go Awry
Bernardo Garcia Ramirez, Design Engineer with RJC Engineers, shares five tips for getting redevelopment projects back on track after encountering the unexpected.
Helping to build a barrier-free Canada
More than six million Canadians live with a disability¹. In everyday life, they may have fewer options when accessing transportation services, communicating with others, or
Parkades in the EV Era
Building Code requirements may soon be changing to address design loads for parkades, particularly as electric pick-ups and SUVs begin flooding the market.
8 Steps to Decarbonization
Decarbonization has become an essential objective for organizations striving to reduce their carbon footprint. Here are 8 steps from Black & McDonald to help simplify the journey.
Finessing Fenestration: Managing Owner Expectations during Window Replacements
Originating from the Latin word ‘fenestra’ meaning “window, opening of light,” fenestration refers to the arrangement of doors and windows in a building. Modern day