Renewed National Arts Centre opens on Canada Day
The new wings are constructed of exposed wood structure and ceiling coffers of Douglas fir and framed on a custom-designed glass curtain wall system that pushes the limits of glass innovation. The post...
View ArticleRegina officially opens Mosaic Stadium
The design and construction details of the stadium were revealed in May 2014, and within a month, PCL Construction began building. The post Regina officially opens Mosaic Stadium appeared first on...
View ArticleALLPLAN’s new BIM virtual reality solution
Take a virtual tour – before the first groundbreaking. The post ALLPLAN’s new BIM virtual reality solution appeared first on Canadian Consulting Engineer.
View ArticleStylish Steel
The CF Toronto Eaton Centre pedestrian bridge gets a makeover. The post Stylish Steel appeared first on Canadian Consulting Engineer.
View ArticlePreferred Proponent selected for Niagara Falls Entertainment Centre
Niagara Falls Entertainment Partners, a consortium which includes Bird Construction, is the preferred choice to design, build and maintain a new entertainment centre. The post Preferred Proponent...
View ArticleEmbracing BIM
If we can have self-driving cars, we can certainly move a lot closer to automating some common engineering tasks. The post Embracing BIM appeared first on Canadian Consulting Engineer.
View ArticleSmoke detectors for industrial HVAC duct-monitoring applications
The unit’s photoelectric sensor ensures accurate smoke detection with less potential for false alarms than other smoke detection technologies. The post Smoke detectors for industrial HVAC...
View ArticleIndoor pool dehumidifier upgrade from Seresco USA
The R3 features components that embody the three sustainability "R"s for natatoriums–1) Reduce the equipment size; 2) Reuse exhaust and energy; and 3) Recycle energy. The post Indoor pool dehumidifier...
View ArticleHilti CFS CID Firestop Cast-In Devices for 8″ and 10″ Pipe
The first and only cast-in firestop devices for 8" and 10" pipes for water drainage and large pipe applications. The post Hilti CFS CID Firestop Cast-In Devices for 8″ and 10″ Pipe appeared first on...
View ArticleVideo: PCL shows positioning of new CF Toronto Eaton Centre pedestrian bridge
In the early morning hours of July 8th, the move used a self-propelled modular transport vehicle that lifted the bridge from its pre-assembly location into place on Queen Street West. The post Video:...
View Article30th Anniversary of SEMCO’s True 3-angstrom (3Å) Total Energy (TE) Wheel
Used in commercial, institutional and industrial facility HVAC systems for the purposes of indoor air quality (IAQ) enhancement and energy savings, customers have saved an estimated 565 trillion BTUs...
View ArticleIce Box Challenge in Vancouver: Passive House demonstration
The BC Building Code is up against the Passive House Standard in a public display to see which can keep out the heat for 18 days. The post Ice Box Challenge in Vancouver: Passive House demonstration...
View ArticleExpansion at U of T’s Robarts Library breaks ground
Sustainable design features include a rainfall recycling system, green roof and an electronic rolling blind system to control the amount of light and solar gain coming through the glass façade. The...
View ArticleUBC Study: trees can make or break city weather
Removing all the trees around buildings drove up the building’s energy consumption by as much as 10% in winter and 15% in summer. The post UBC Study: trees can make or break city weather appeared first...
View ArticleYORK’s next gen VRF technology
The YORK VRF GenII's extended operating range enables customers to select highly efficient variable refrigerant flow systems for more projects. The post YORK’s next gen VRF technology appeared first on...
View ArticleASHRAE Issues 1,000th BACnet Vendor ID
The BACnet standard defines data communication services and protocols for computer equipment used for monitoring and controlling HVAC&R and other building systems. The post ASHRAE Issues 1,000th...
View ArticleSamsung expands Max Heat Series
The Max Heat series consists of 6-24 ton heat pump VRF systems for commercial applications providing 100% heating capacity at -13°F. The post Samsung expands Max Heat Series appeared first on Canadian...
View ArticlePassive House wins ice box challenge
After 18 days in the sun, the Passive House structure retains 639 kg of ice compared with the BC code-built house which retained 407-kg. The post Passive House wins ice box challenge appeared first on...
View ArticleThree proponents selected for Michael Garron Hospital project
The project involves the construction of a new eight-storey patient care tower and three-storey building connecting to the existing hospital at five levels. The post Three proponents selected for...
View Article10 contractors to bid on Ontario centre of excellence in transporation...
Interested parties who wish to partner on this project are encouraged to reach out directly to the prequalified contractors. The post 10 contractors to bid on Ontario centre of excellence in...
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