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A Winter Building Envelope Solutions: Modernizing Spray Foam Application with an Assembly System That Challenges Extreme Weather Conditions
Building in the Canadian winter presents an array of challenges, and the construction industry is collaborating more with manufacturers and engineering consultants to develop material innovations and assembly methods specifically designed for cold weather applications. This week’s Blog from Huntsman Building Solutions shows how solutions – like its D-Max wall assembly – is helping overcome winter-related obstacles in construction.
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Myth or Reality: Why Are All Excavators Yellow?
Most manufacturers colour their construction equipment yellow, and more than three-quarters of all excavators worldwide wear this colour. But why is this the case? This week’s Blog from Surplex explores the reasons for seeing yellow on the job site.
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6th Annual Canadian Concrete Expo Returns to Toronto
The Canadian Concrete Expo (CCE) returns for its sixth year on February 14-15, 2024, at the International Centre in Toronto, Ontario. CCE is Canada’s only national trade show for the concrete, construction, and aggregates industries, supported by over 90 sponsors, including Procore Technologies Inc. and Tremco CPG/Euclid Chemical. The event features a 300,000 square foot exhibition floor with more than 350 exhibitors and is expected to attract over 8000 attendees. Registration opens on November 15, 2023.
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How Will a New Standard on Whole Building Life Cycle Emissions Influence the Built Environment? ASHRAE Standard 240P Looks at Embodied Carbon.
How will a new standard on whole building life cycle emissions influence the built environment? This week’s Blog from Stantec looks at how the new ASHRAE Standard 240P is tackling embodied carbon.
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Tips For A Win-Win Bid
With activity ramping up across all construction sectors, it’s important to recognize the tactics, best practices, and negotiating tips that will put your company at the top of the bidding pile. This week’s Blog from Convoy Supply explores the art to overcoming market competition and gives us the tips for a win-win bid.
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Conceptual Design: How a New Digital Tool Helps Buildings Engineers Work Better
The workflow by which engineers perform their conceptual design calculations has remained unchanged for decades. It’s time for a change. This week’s Blog from Stantec discusses how automating the repetition out of day-to-day engineering frees up resources to iterate better design, as well as saves time and money.
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Unpacking the New BC Energy Step Code: A Step Towards Zero Carbon Emissions
The BC Energy Step Code represents a critical shift in the way builders approach construction by setting a roadmap for building practices, one where energy efficiency becomes the top priority. This week’s Blog from RJC Engineers discusses everything you need to know about taking further steps towards zero carbon emissions in your projects.
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One Module at a Time: The future of Affordable Housing
To create a genuine feeling of home, we must move away from the cookie-cutter template. But, for many, that’s exactly what’s associated when they hear the word “modular.” This week’s Blog from the experts at Stantec looks to shatter that myth and that modular projects – like the Kind Edward Building in Vancouver – can also mean one of a kind.
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Geothermal and Solar Powering New Net-Zero Fire Station
Edmonton’s 31st fire station is the city’s first net-zero energy building. This week’s Blog from the experts at PCL Construction displays the thoughtful integration of both natural and built environments which will serve the needs of a growing Edmonton suburb.
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From the Spray Foam Lab to the Factory: Supporting Safety Throughout for All Employees
The manufacturing of spray foam insulation, a ubiquitous product used in many construction and renovation projects, is a complex process that requires careful attention to safety. This week’s Blog from the experts at Huntsman Building Solutions discusses the safety behind the scenes of a successful spray foam application.
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