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Designing for Durability and Efficiency: Meeting NECB 2020 Requirements with D-Max Wall Assembly
In an increasingly carbon-conscious and performance-driven construction landscape, meeting regulatory compliance is no longer just about checking boxes, it’s about building smarter, faster, and more sustainably. This week’s Blog from Huntsman Building Solutions shows how its D-Max Wall assembly solution helps builders to meet their NECB 2020 requirements.
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Pedaling for a Purpose: How Alberta’s Homebuilding Industry Rides to Build Homes and Hope
Every August, more than 50 professionals from across homebuilding and construction industry take on Ride Through the Rockies – a 300-kilometre challenge through Southern Alberta’s rugged landscapes. This week’s Blog explored the ride and shows us the good work that can be done once the rubber hits the road.
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A Conversation with Marco Pasqua, Accessibility Expert and founder of Meaningful Access Consulting (MAC)
Western Built recently had the opportunity to speak with the founder of Meaningful Access Consulting, Marco Pasqua, about the concept of universal design and the work he does to ensure the built environment is more accessible to all. This week’s Blog brings us this conversation.
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How Canadian Contractors Can Navigate Tariff Risk Before It Hits Their Bottom Line
While many in the construction industry are rightly focused on labour, permitting, and ESG mandates, tariff exposure remains a quiet but looming disruptor. This week’s Blog from Josh Levy at Document Crunch discusses the risk of tariffs for Canadian companies and what they can do to protect themselves.
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Twin-Tower Complex in Edmonton’s Garneau District: Saving Energy Using Structural Thermal Breaks
Part of the Laurent and The Eleanor in Edmonton, Alberta, each Eleanor apartment provides a cantilevered balcony, potentially creating a thermal weak point through the building envelope as a result of thermal bridging. This week’s Blog explores how the design team overcame this challenge with thermal breaks that allow for superior comfort and energy efficiency.
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From Small Town to National Competition: Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice Steps Out of His Comfort Zone and Finds a Career with Purpose
From Tyndall, Manitoba, Andrew Bartel has stepped onto the national stage at the UA Canada National Apprentice Competition, taking him far beyond the limits of his hometown – and even further than he ever thought possible. The week’s Blog takes us along his journey.
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How Saint-Gobain Canada’s Employees Build Change Every Day
In the business decisions it makes, the many sustainable construction solutions it offers, and supporting the communities it serves, Saint-Gobain aims at Making the World a Better Home. This week’s Blog explores Saint-Gobain’s global program called Build Change that helps build a better future for all Canadians.
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What Sets A Great Spray Foam Installation Apart: Six Signs of Expert Work Every Builder Should Know
Spray foam insulation offers unmatched energy efficiency, effective air sealing, and long-term performance – but only when it’s applied correctly by a competent installer. This week’s Blog from the experts at Huntsman Building Solutions discusses what every builder needs to know when sourcing out a high-quality spray foam installation.
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Sustainable Construction: Canada and Global Trends Revealed by the Saint-Gobain Barometer
Saint-Gobain, a global leader in light and sustainable construction, has revealed the results of the third edition of its Sustainable Construction Barometer, a worldwide survey conducted in 27 countries amongst 4,000 stakeholders of the industry and 27,000 citizens to track progress of this priority topic. This week’s Blog breaks down the numbers to see what’s happening in construction.
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Debunking Common Myths About Spray Foam Insulation: What Builders Need to Know
Despite its widespread use in both residential and commercial construction, spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation continues to be the subject of persistent myths. This week’s Blog from Huntsman Building Solutions seeks to dispel those myths with a dose of reality.