Cheryl Mah
Construction Business
Women in trades: the challenge of change
Change is not easy. And women entering the male dominated construction industry know that better than most, representing 4.5 per cent of the skilled trades.
Construction Business
Boosting morale during COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to spread, so do the feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. Many employers are boosting morale with creative initiatives.
Construction Business
Infrastructure projects spur construction activity
Major infrastructure projects will ensure the B.C. construction industry stays busy including two high-profile transportation ones.
Design Quarterly
Shifting the conversation
The pandemic has changed the conversation. For interior designers, the conversation with clients has shifted to virtual platforms.
Construction Business
Changing procurement in construction
Procurement is an integral part of a construction project, but the culture of “lowest bid” is unsustainable. Collaboration is needed.
Design Quarterly
Connecting community and nature
With its striking black and sculptural form, the Capilano Library is a bold new architectural landmark in Edmonton by Patkau Architects.
Construction Business
Building support for mental health
The COVID-19 pandemic is emphasizing the importance of having strategies in place to provide support for mental health in construction.
Design Quarterly
Award winning interiors
Since launching Project 22 Design, Vancouver interior designer Denise Ashmore has been creating stunning and thoughtful residential interiors.
Construction Business
Construction faces pandemic challenges
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the construction industry offers optimism for economic recovery with jobsites allowed to remain operational.
Design Quarterly
Permacity: the next generation buildings
A2M shared their vision for the future of architecture – a concept called the permacity – at the Buildex architecture keynote in Vancouver.
Construction Business
Moving towards building electrification
Interest in building electrification is growing with modern high-performance buildings moving towards all-electric mechanical systems.
Construction Business
Pay raise, slowing volume, shortage of workers
The ICBA CEO breakfast at Buildex Vancouver highlighted the association's annual wage and benefits survey with worker shortages remaining the top concern.
Construction Business
Challenging library renovation
The project team on the Vancouver Central Library Level 8 and 9 revitalization project faced many challenges, requiring innovative solutions.
Design Quarterly
Simple and timeless interior
When the Arbutus Club wanted to refresh the interior of their restaurant, they turned to hospitality specialist Box Interior Design.
Construction Business
Fast tracking success
The SFU Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering Building was a challenging project for Bird Construction, who delivered the project on time.
Design Quarterly
Showcasing Passive House design
What if we could build homes that are energy efficient, healthy and beautiful? The first passive home in West Vancouver showcases the possibilities.
Construction Business
B.C. construction industry deeply divided over CBA
When the B.C. government introduced the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) in July 2018, it set off a heated debate within the construction industry.
