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

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.

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

Given the range of uses community centres fulfill, a lot goes into their planning and design. Often, mass timber plays a central role.

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.

As buildings became taller and more complicated, the engagement of trades in the design-assist process is more integral than ever.

Mohammed Fakoor, Associate at RJC Engineers, discusses the importance of decarbonizing existing MURBs on Canada's path to net zero.

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

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

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

Bernardo Garcia Ramirez, Design Engineer with RJC Engineers, shares five tips for getting redevelopment projects back on track after encountering the unexpected.

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

Building Code requirements may soon be changing to address design loads for parkades, particularly as electric pick-ups and SUVs begin flooding the market.

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.

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

To protect against seismic activity, multi-residential building owners are being called upon to invest in potentially life-saving structural upgrades.

The traffic deck coating (TDC) used to protect concrete surfaces will deteriorate over time, reducing its ability to effectively do its job.