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Pest Prevention Strategies that Work
Ryan Coles, Principle at RJC Engineers, shares his top pest prevention strategies to protect your property from unwanted critters.
An evolving role for commercial security professionals
Coming out of the pandemic, several factors have reshaped what it means to safeguard building occupants and the communities they share.
Making the Move to Mass Timber
Canada and the world have begun to embrace mass timber as a preferred construction material for large building projects.
The Path to Low Carbon Resilience
Hassan Bokhary, performance engineer‑in‑training at RJC Engineers, offers building resilience tips for those looking to lower their GHG emissions.
The 3 “Ps” of property restoration
While it is impossible to predict when an emergency will occur, it is possible to be better prepared for one. First Onsite reviews three critical components to make the restoration process a real success, reducing the impact of a disaster and speeding up recovery.
Helping improve energy efficiency of buildings
There are many energy-efficient solutions and practices that can be implemented in the design and construction of new buildings.
Getting “smart” with package management
Handling today's influx of deliveries diverts time and resources away from other building priorities. That's why many property teams are turning to package management technologies to handle the heavy lifting.
Portaramp: Innovation in building accessibility
The ability to safely enter and exit a building is something many of us may take for granted. And yet, for a significant portion of the population, accessibility is a daily challenge.
The Big 3 Forces Shaping Building Design
Peter Machnee, Regional Manager at RJC Engineers, shares the “Big 3 Forces” currently shaping building design as we head into 2023.
Evolutions in payment processing
Digital payment services are a simple and highly effective means to reduce the complexities and costs of payments to suppliers. To help property managers transition to digital payment services, RBC has introduced two exclusive new services that allow them to securely automate data entry and reconciliation in near real-time: RBC® Move Money API via Interac e-Transfer(ǂ) and PayEdge.
Numbers don’t lie: Industry predictions for 2022
In 2016, I predicted what the future held for the building restoration industry and its clients. Now, after the last six years, my concerns have only multiplied.
With Solar, the Sky is the Limit
Photovoltaic solar panels have come a long way in recent years, and the benefits of this energy-saving solution are steadily growing.
Winterizing your commercial property
Even the toughest commercial buildings can fall prey to Canadian winters. Still, commercial property managers and owners can take preventative measures to protect their assets and keep tenants safe and comfortable.
There are no “Non-Seismic” Zones
Kevin Zwaagstra of RJC’s structural group addresses the myth of non-seismic zones in Canada, and what building owners should do to ensure they're up to code.
Clearing the way: Monster Plowing company celebrates GTA growth
There's nothing like a Canadian winter to put snow plowing companies to the test. Since 2008, Monster Plowing Company has risen to the challenge, becoming one of the premier sources of seasonal snow and ice removal for over 500 properties
throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
Building energy management: The AI advantage
There’s a science to building performance. And when it comes to saving energy and providing occupant comfort, the solution lies in recognizing how thermodynamics and weather data can be used by artificial intelligence (AI) for optimal climate control.
Defining ‘Net Zero’
Wendy Macdonald, Sustainability Consultant at RJC Engineers, helps clear up some of the confusion around net zero terminology and practices.



















