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Award Magazine | October 2018
With the 20-year lease coming to its end in 2015, and $15.5-million funding from the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Public Library Foundation, VPL decided it was time to create a 59,000-square-foot indoor and outdoor expansion of the library on the two top floors, and bring a rooftop garden vision to life that the public could access
Award Magazine | October 2018
Leonard Pianalto, BASc, MSc (Civil), P.Eng., LEED® AP, FEC | Associate
Curtain wall and window wall experts embrace challenging new designs and standards. In the ever-changing landscape of construction, the window wall and curtain wall sector are not immune to the effects of continually changing regulations, designs, and shortage of skilled workers.
Award Magazine | October 2018
Efficient delivery of design and construction was vital to the Trafalgar Park project, which would include renovations and an addition to the Oakville Arena, a new Fire Hall, and all associated site works. After seeking extensive public input, the IPD team of the Town of Oakville, the architects, and Graham Construction developed a revitalization plan that would convert the arena into a 63,000-square-foot facility with a new steel framed addition and restoration of the existing Hipel truss system.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS, Canadian Property Management | September 2018
Bob Korneluk, BSc, P.Eng. | Associate
How well do you know your air vapour barrier? It’s an odd question (especially with everything else on a property manager/owner’s plate) and yet considerations for your building’s air vapour barrier performance today can prevent significant headaches down the road.
Western Exteriors | Summer 2018
Nick Trovato, BSc, MEng, P.Eng., FEC, FGC(Hon) | Managing Principal
It is the calm before the storm for Alberta builders. In spite of some significant construction in and around Edmonton’s ICE District, the last year has generally been regarded as slower for business than in years past. But with oil trending upwards and the number of announced construction projects currently in the design phase...
Award Magazine | August 2018
The University of British Columbia’s (UBC) focus on life sciences has helped B.C. become a leading centre for world-class research and teaching in this sector, so it’s unsurprising that the University has persistently lobbied for – and received – funding to upgrade its facilities, one example being the 2011 renewal of the south and west wings of its Bioscience Complex.
Award Magazine | August 2018
Undeniably, the Conklin Multiplex project has faced more than its fair share of challenges since 2012 – from unexpected site conditions to devastating wildfires that delayed construction and threatened the continuation of this multi-use facility. But it’s also undeniable that thanks to the perseverance of its owners and a strong alliance of architects, builders, and other trades, that the facility (as of July 2018) is almost complete.
Award Magazine | August 2018
Canada Lands Company Limited retaining Cumulus Architects Inc.and PCL Constructors Canada Inc. to perform an upgrade 1,136 feet above Toronto’s downtown core. The $16-million undertaking, split into two phases, first saw the replacement of two out of 12 column bays in the LookOut level with new floorto-ceiling glazing and demolition of the Horizons restaurant.
Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine | August 2018
Daryl Prefontaine, BSc, MEng, P.Eng. | Principal
Harsh environmental conditions inside wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) can cause significant deterioration and damage to the reinforced concrete structures. In most municipalities and jurisdictions, the reality is that the existing sewer pipe network flows to only one location. There are no alternative sewage transport or treatment infrastructures available as a secondary backup in the event of the collapse or ...
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS, CondoBusiness | August 2018
Jeremy Horst, CET, LEED® AP | Principal
Given the costs and construction logistics, a podium deck project can be intimidating. With the right team and a strategic approach, however, work on this critical asset can yield lasting benefits. “Podium deck jobs add significant value to the property,” says Jeremy Horst, Principal, Building Science and Restoration, with RJC Engineers (RJC). “You’re not only improving your waterproofing system, which saves money and headaches later on, but these projects are an opportunity to enhance your curb appeal, which benefits residents and building owners.”