RJC Engineers

The Gateway Building

Canadian Property Management

Timber Hybrid Building Technology

The Gateway Building at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a stunning example of what can be achieved using innovative building solutions like the CREE Timber Hybrid System.

Canadian Property Management

The ‘Hows’ and ‘Whys’ of Building Construction

Construction engineers play a critical role in the construction process, ensuring the physical structure is built with safety and durability in mind.

Canadian Property Management

Built to Serve and Endure

Given the range of uses community centres fulfill, a lot goes into their planning and design. Often, mass timber plays a central role.
heritage roofs rjc

Canadian Property Management

Restoring Heritage Roofs

For heritage building owners, knowing when and how to address an aging roof system begins with having knowledge of the original materials and the best practices used to restore them.
design-assist

Canadian Property Management

Don’t Let Curveballs Slow Down Construction

As buildings became taller and more complicated, the engagement of trades in the design-assist process is more integral than ever.
decarbonizing MURBs

Canadian Property Management

Decarbonizing Existing Multi-Unit Residential Buildings

Mohammed Fakoor, Associate at RJC Engineers, discusses the importance of decarbonizing existing MURBs on Canada's path to net zero.
SRG

Design Quarterly

Indigenous STEM Education fund application open

Applications are open for the third annual ḴEL,ḴELOŦEN ȻE S,ISTEW̱ education fund award.

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When Redevelopment Projects go Awry

Bernardo Garcia Ramirez, Design Engineer with RJC Engineers, shares five tips for getting redevelopment projects back on track after encountering the unexpected.
traffic deck coating

Canadian Property Management

Keeping Decay at Bay

The traffic deck coating (TDC) used to protect concrete surfaces will deteriorate over time, reducing its ability to effectively do its job.  
landmark

Design Quarterly

Preserving a Vancouver architectural landmark

The St Andrew's-Wesley United Church is a Vancouver landmark that opened its doors in 1933.
seismic testing

Construction Business

RJC joins largest mass timber seismic testing

RJC is supporting first-of-its-kind seismic testing of the NHERI TallWood Project in California.

Canadian Property Management

Pest Prevention Strategies that Work

Ryan Coles, Principle at RJC Engineers, shares his top pest prevention strategies to protect your property from unwanted critters.
mass timber RJC

Canadian Property Management

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.
building resilience tips RJC

Canadian Property Management

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.
RJC principals

Construction Business

RJC Engineers appoints principals and associates

RJC Engineers (RJC), a leading consulting engineering firm, welcomes three principals and 14 associates.
building design RJC

Canadian Property Management

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.
ACEC

Construction Business

ACEC announces winners of engineering awards

ACEC handed out 20 Awards of Excellence and five Special Achievement Awards for outstanding engineering achievements.