Roofing
Achieving quality in roofing installations
Quality control in roofing construction has increased significantly with changes in codes and technology. Proper inspection is critical to success.
A facility addition with surgical precision
Adding a new wing to the fully developed site would require surgical precision. The original Chinook Regional Hospital, which was constructed close to 30 years
MLSE scores goal with BMO Field makeover
BMO Field hosted the celebration of two goals at the TFC’s home opener May 7. One was the completion of the sports venue’s $150-million transformation.
Wood roof systems offer unique opportunities
A growing number of buildings featuring aesthetically striking wood roof systems are popping up around British Columbia, and beyond.
Thompson Rivers University building gets boost
In its original concrete construction, completed in 1970, Thompson Rivers University’s Old Main Building reflected the design philosophy of its era. As Michael Leckman, a
Dual barrier roofs
Simply described, a dual barrier system is a protected membrane roof assembly that has a primary roof membrane that is the principal plane of air and water tightness but also incorporates a secondary layer that can function as the first water ...
A task of Olympic proportions
Millennium Water is the largest green development project in British Columbia, covering nine city blocks in Southeast False Creek.
Raise the roof
A roof that lasts longer is usually more sustainable since less waste is generated through the removal of an additional roof.
Horticultural practices for green roofs
When designing a green roof, three elements have to be optimized: drainage, growing media and plants.