Using infrared to assess damage to buildings
Thermal imaging cameras display the infrared spectrum as an image, with colours representing different temperatures, and they’re effective in showing everything from the heat of a failing electrical...
View ArticleCintec reinforcement anchors used in Toronto’s Massey Hall revitalization...
As Massey Hall in Toronto marks its 125th anniversary, a century and a quarter of Canadian history has been stripped bare to be restored, not only to recapture the music hall’s original sound, but to...
View ArticleUVic posts RFP for engineering school expansion
Though funding still needs to be secured, construction is anticipated to begin in summer 2021 and be completed by fall 2023. The post UVic posts RFP for engineering school expansion appeared first on...
View ArticleBelimo’s new ultrasonic flow sensors with glycol compensation
The flow sensors use two offset transducers to determine the flow velocity by measuring the speed of sound in the heat transfer fluid. The post Belimo’s new ultrasonic flow sensors with glycol...
View ArticleMassive new YMCA opens in Lethbridge
The Cor Van Raay YMCA at the ATB Centre is the third largest Y facility in North America. The post Massive new YMCA opens in Lethbridge appeared first on Canadian Consulting Engineer.
View ArticleDFI publishes helical pile foundation design guide
This easy-to-follow guide is intended to be used by engineers and designers for the preliminary design and selection of helical piles and anchors. The post DFI publishes helical pile foundation design...
View ArticleOntario investing $5M in province’s first CLT plant
The proposed new $32 million manufacturing facility in St. Thomas, Ont. from Element5 is expected to be one of North America's first fully-automated CLT plants. The post Ontario investing $5M in...
View ArticleCanarm expanding commercial/industrial HVAC manufacturing facility in Ontario
The new expansion at its Brockville, Ont. facility will add an additional 90,000 sq. ft. to its existing structure in two phases. The post Canarm expanding commercial/industrial HVAC manufacturing...
View ArticleRAIC releases new fee guide
The 2019 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada fee guide explores the scope of both basic and additional architectural services, the value of architectural services, different approaches to...
View ArticleCarleton University professor receives funding for building envelope research
The director of Carleton University’s Centre for Advanced Building Envelope Research has secured $5.1 million in funding which will go towards the construction of large-scale building envelope test...
View ArticleAssociations combine to form Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance
AAMA and IGMA announced unification discussions a year ago, with the goal of creating a new organization that can better serve the North American fenestration industry. The post Associations combine...
View ArticleReliable Controls partners with sensor maker
Taiwan-based IR-TEC develops and manufactures a wide range of occupancy/vacancy sensors, daylight sensors and more for energy efficient lighting control, HVAC control and building energy management....
View ArticleEllisDon awarded $59.7M contract for Orleans Health Hub project
The Ottawa-area project involves the construction of a new 96,000 sq. ft. facility that will bring together health and community service partner organizations. The post EllisDon awarded $59.7M contract...
View ArticleFeds commit $2M to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority timber office...
The CaGBC Zero Carbon pilot program project is designed to achieve zero carbon, Toronto Green Standard Tier 2 or higher, LEED v.4 Platinum and WELL Silver building certifications. The post Feds commit...
View ArticleGroundbreaking of new Archives Canada preservation facility
Once complete in 2022 it will be the first Net Zero Carbon archival centre in the Americas. The post Groundbreaking of new Archives Canada preservation facility appeared first on Canadian Consulting...
View ArticleFengate PCL wins $1.5B P3 Restoration Project in Ontario
The five-year Macdonald Block reconstruction project near Queen's Park in Toronto will update all core building systems which have reached the end of their useful life along with extensive remediation...
View ArticleCamden introduces Kinetic
With no batteries to maintain, replace or dispose of, Kinetic by Camden is a power harvesting wireless system. The post Camden introduces Kinetic appeared first on Canadian Consulting Engineer.
View ArticleReliable Controls’ RC-Hospitality achieves Oracle Validated Integration with...
RC-Hospitality automatically assigns the HVAC/lighting occupancy setting for any room upon guest check-in. The post Reliable Controls’ RC-Hospitality achieves Oracle Validated Integration with Oracle...
View ArticleHoneywell enhances its Forge for Buildings platform, boosts security options
Customizable facility automation, surveillance and visualization technologies, including cybersecurity services, help optimize day-to-day building operations and safety. The post Honeywell enhances its...
View ArticleStanding Tall
An award-winning tall tower project in Toronto incorporates new Canadian-designed damping technology. The post Standing Tall appeared first on Canadian Consulting Engineer.
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