Development
Construction Business
Complex wood design
The stunning new visitor centre at VanDusen Botanical Gardens has set a new benchmark for sustainable design and conservation.
Construction Business
Optimizing performance – Extending the service life of concrete structures
Many people think of concrete as a durable, long-lasting material; however, the past 40 years has shown it might be otherwise.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Indoor health hazards during renovation
Renovations can often make a building more energy-efficient; however, they can also exacerbate indoor health risks.
CondoBusiness
Falling glass can cause legal headaches
In Ontario, it is unclear which statutory warranty period applies to the occurrence of falling glass given the lack of specific case law and Tarion direction.
Design Quarterly
More than just books
The new Surrey City Centre Library is not only a striking architectural landmark; it serves as a civic anchor for the city’s changing downtown core.
CondoBusiness
High-performance building approach to condos
In recent years, environmental regulations, new innovations and higher energy costs have raised the bar on green buildings and provided economic incentives ...
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Dispute resolution
More and more, players in construction are turning to alternative dispute resolution processes such as arbitration and mediation in an effort to reduce the cost and delay associated with litigation.
Canadian Property Management
Brownfields attracting varied land uses
Brownfield sites have risen and fallen out of favour with the economic tides. Today, brownfield development is more consistent due, in part, to the demand in residential and commercial developments.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Surety bonds for construction projects
Surety bonds are a valuable tool in mitigating and managing the risk inherent in construction projects.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Anti-copying in design
Copyright is defined by Canada's Copyright Act as the sole right to produce or reproduce a work or any substantial part thereof in any material form.




