Building Envelope
REMI Network
New drone-based diagnostics tool in development
A game-changing new technology is in development that leverages drones and AI-based analytics to detect and diagnose building envelope defects.
Canadian Property Management
Multiple failings uncovered in fatal fire probe
Beyond the UK, the report offers lessons for onlookers everywhere about slipshod diligence, inappropriately trained safety administrators and the possible risks of commercial pressures in certification processes.
CondoBusiness
Addressing hidden damages in condominiums
Condo managers who understand a condo’s life stages, hidden damages, and inspections are more likely to develop effective reserve fund plans with logical budget allotments.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Protecting your building through the winter
The outside of your building takes a beating in the winter, from the strong winds to the freeze-thaw cycle and ice accumulation. Many times, outdoor
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Keeping your building air and watertight for the winter
Winter brings extreme weather, cold temperatures, and a freeze-thaw cycle that can negatively affect your building, its occupants, and your workflow, so keeping your facility
Canadian Apartment Magazine
The 6 Principles of Sustainable Building Envelope Design
Sustainable building envelope design offers long-lasting environmental benefits while improving occupant comfort. Here are six principles all designers and building operators should adhere to.
REMI Network
Getting Ahead of Property Repairs
When it comes to condo maintenance, planning ahead can pay off. Detecting and addressing minor issues on a building's exterior or mechanical systems is a proven way of significantly reducing the cost of future repairs and avoiding resident inconveniences.
REMI Network
Minto pilots high-rise air leakage testing
Minto is now the first developer in Ontario to complete a baseline measurement for high-rise air leakage.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Making data-driven decisions to cut energy losses
Retrofits to remedy energy losses through the building envelope are sometimes based on assumptions and uncertainty.
Canadian Property Management
The 5-Step Restoration Process
Andrea Mucciarone of RJC Engineers discusses the building façade restoration process, from spotting early signs of failure through to project completion.
Canadian Property Management
Building Envelope Condition Assessments
Whether it’s new or old, large or small, commercial or residential, all buildings benefit from Building Envelope Condition Assessments.
REMI Network
Sealing building envelopes in new condos
Creating an envelope in a residential tower where balconies, windows and exterior walls come together in multiple layers is challenging and increases the likelihood that thermal bridges will form.
CondoBusiness
Addressing Condensation in Condo Properties
While winter can bring all manner of property maintenance issues, few can cause as many headaches (or large repair bills) as unchecked condensation.
Design Quarterly
Combustible materials in building envelopes
The AIBC Building Envelope Committee highlights some of the duties and responsibilities of architects in the design of the building envelope.
Canadian Property Management
A New Approach to Roofing
RCACI is comprised of a trusted equity partners that own and operate roofing and building envelope construction companies across the country.
Canadian Property Management
Inside the Zero Carbon Building Standard
The CaGBC is working to spearhead the next evolution of green building with the launch of its Zero Carbon Building Standard.
REMI Network
UL acquires CLEB, Canadian building envelope services provider
UL has acquired CLEB, a Montreal-based company that provides building envelope and building science services.