RJC Engineers
Construction Business
BMO Centre expansion completes steel structure
The BMO Centre expansion marks the completion of its steel structure with the final 90 ft. piece of steel set into place.
Canadian Property Management
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.
Canadian Property Management
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.
Construction Business
RJC Engineers reveals new leadership structure
RJC Engineers (RJC) has announced the latest change in its leadership as the firm prepares to mark its 75th anniversary.
Canadian Property Management
Defining ‘Net Zero’
Wendy Macdonald, Sustainability Consultant at RJC Engineers, helps clear up some of the confusion around net zero terminology and practices.
Construction Business
RJC Engineers welcomes sustainability leader
Wendy Macdonald, a respected sustainability consultant, has joined RJC Engineers. With 23 years of experience, she is a pioneer of sustainable design.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
The 6 Principles of Sustainable Building Envelope Design
Sustainable building envelope design offers long-lasting environmental benefits while improving occupant comfort. Here are six principles all designers and building operators should adhere to.
Canadian Property Management
Rooftop Unit Replacement Projects
Rooftop unit replacement projects don’t happen very often, but when they do, it's not always as simple as swapping out the old with the new.
Canadian Property Management
Facing the Unknowns of Renovations
Heritage building renovations are no easy feat; from navigating restrictions to working without modern blueprints, even the simplest interior upgrade can come with unforeseen challenges.
Canadian Property Management
How to Prevent Common Basement Leaks
Violet Lim, Project Engineer with RJC Engineers, identifies the common causes for basement leaks and offers key prevention tips.
Design Quarterly
Breathing new life into a historic landmark
Vancouver’s St Andrew’s-Wesley United Church is reinvigorated with new life by international design practice Ryder Architecture.
Canadian Property Management
Digging Up the Past
A civil engineer shares important recommendations for bringing your heritage building up to code and extending its useful service life.
Canadian Property Management
5 Easy Ways to Improve Energy Efficiency
According to Veronica Ochoa, Building Performance Project Designer with RJC Engineers, improving energy efficiency is likely the top priority for today’s building owners facing costly, mandatory retrofits by 2025.
Canadian Property Management
Jobsite Safety & Fall Protection Prep
Whether working on an active construction site or in an operations and maintenance setting, fall protection planning is a critical step.
Design Quarterly
Education fund to support Indigenous students
An education fund for Indigenous students residing in B.C. has been established by a group of consulting firms, engineers and architects.
CondoBusiness
Radical Code Changes are Coming
Tips and recommendations from Sameer Hasham, Project Engineer with RJC Engineers, on updating your older building to keep up with code changes.
CondoBusiness
4 Periodic Reviews with Critical Benefits
When it comes to maintaining your building envelope, RJC Engineers recommends the following four periodic reviews to prevent key assemblies from failing.
