Canadian Consulting Engineer | August/September 2019
Tibor Kokai, MSc, PhD, P.Eng. | Principal
Toronto continues to be the crane capital of North America. The most recent Rider Levett Bucknall Crane Index places the Ontario capital well above other cities on the construction front, a title Toronto has held since 2017. As towers continue to climb in the city, structural innovation also continues to grow and develop
Canadian Apartment Magazine | August 2019
Jeremy Horst, CET, LEED® AP | Principal
Toronto continues to be the crane capital of North America. The most recent Rider Levett Bucknall Crane Index places the Ontario capital well above other cities on the construction front, a title Toronto has held since 2017. As towers continue to climb in the city, structural innovation also continues to grow and develop
Award Magazine | August 2019
Fred Edwards, BSc, P.Eng., LEED® AP BD+C | Associate
As 2019 progresses, a host of experts who could be described as building envelope specialists are involved in a wide array of projects aimed at maximizing energy efficiency, as well as creating building exteriors that are esthetically pleasing.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS, Canadian Property Management | June 2019
Kevin Zwaagstra, BSc, P.Eng. | Project Engineer
When it comes to building materials, there is truly no substitute for glass. Timeless and elegant, glass provides beauty and translucence to indoor spaces in a way no other material can.
Canadian Healthcare Facilities | Summer 2019
Michael Blackman, BASc, P.Eng., LEED® AP, FEC | Regional Manager; Principal
No two building retrofits are ever the same. This is particularly true in the healthcare sector where patient comfort, staffing schedules, health and safety standards, and critical equipment needs necessitate a tailored approach to each and every project.
Innovation Magazine | May-June 2019
The 20-metre diameter glass rotunda roof at the six-storey 1515 Douglas office development across from City Hall in Victoria provided an opportunity to develop a unique structural and architectural solution. RJC Engineers worked with D’Ambrosio Architecture + Urbanism to develop options and build three scale models.
Sustainable Architecture & Building Magazine | June 2019
An innovative approach to high density urban living that takes advantage of Vancouver's relatively mild climate to incorporate a courtyard typology to optimize the use of available site area.
Sustainable Architecture & Building Magazine | June 2019
Okanagan College Trades Renewal and Expansion Project in Kelowna, BC wins the Institutional [Large] Award form the Canadian Green Building Awards. The project comprises two distinct but integrated components: the renovation of existing trades’ workshops and the construction of a 60,000 sq.ft. addition.
Award Magazine | June 2019
Mayfair is one of Vancouver Island’s largest regional shopping centres with a gross leasable area of 454,000 square feet – a figure that would increase by 100,000 square feet with the expansion.
Award Magazine | June 2019
Leslie Peer, PhD (Eng), P.Eng., FEC, RRC, LEED® AP O+M | Principal
Today’s high-performance buildings are a direct result of well-implemented sustainable design strategies. While cost is always a consideration for owners and developers, there is an understanding that sometimes spending more upfront can not only provide savings over time, but also positively impact air quality, well-being, and lead to a regenerative future.