RJC Engineers
Canadian Property Management
The 5-Step Restoration Process
Andrea Mucciarone of RJC Engineers discusses the building façade restoration process, from spotting early signs of failure through to project completion.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
A Property for All Seasons
It's important to determine a property's ability to withstand the elements before it's put to the test, yet many property managers and owners keep climate resiliency low on their list of priorities.
Canadian Property Management
Building Envelope Condition Assessments
Whether it’s new or old, large or small, commercial or residential, all buildings benefit from Building Envelope Condition Assessments.
Canadian Property Management
Preparing for the Perils of Winter
Waterproofing, managing heat loss, snow removal, and other seasonal considerations when you are preparing your building for winter.
Canadian Property Management
Upgrading for Seismic Resilience
Dennis Gam, MEng, P.Eng., Principal at RJC Engineers explains what all buildings owners need to know about achieving seismic resilience.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
When Corrosion Leads to Structural Distress
Valuable tips from RJC's Jeremy Horst to extend the life of your older stock apartment building.
Canadian Property Management
Pushing the Boundaries of Structural Glass
When it comes to building materials, there is truly no substitute for glass. Timeless and elegant, structural glass provides beauty and translucence to indoor spaces in a way no other material can.
Canadian Property Management
Rendering and Interactive Visualization
By definition, visualization technology is a technique for creating images, diagrams, or animations to communicate a message. But in essence, it’s so much more.
Canadian Property Management
Floods, Fires and Building Failures
Generally, the purpose of a forensic engineering investigation is to determine the root cause of a building failure and how it may be addressed, with the intent of improving the performance of the building.
CondoBusiness
Preventing Plaza Deck Deterioration
Nigel Parker, Structural Engineer and Associate at RJC Engineers in Toronto, offers advice for preventing condominium podium and plaza deck deterioration.
Canadian Property Management
Preserving Older Buildings
Heritage buildings, like all buildings, require continued and increasing maintenance as they age. Glade Schoenfeld of RJC Engineers provides conservation best practices to help heritage building owners avoid costly, irreparable damage.
Design Quarterly
Restoration of St Andrews Wesley United Church begins
St Andrews Wesley United Church, one of Vancouver’s most prominent landmark churches, will undergo a major seismic upgrade and heritage restoration.
Canadian Property Management
Proactive, Preventative Maintenance
Paul Fritze, a technical engineer and associate at RJC Engineers, provides strategies for saving money and extending the operating life of your building.
Canadian Property Management
Keeping up with the Building Code
As Canada moves to adopt a “net-zero energy ready” model by 2030, changes to the National Building Code will hold new property constructions and retrofits to more stringent energy usage guidelines.
CondoBusiness
Addressing Condensation in Condo Properties
While winter can bring all manner of property maintenance issues, few can cause as many headaches (or large repair bills) as unchecked condensation.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Damage Down Below
When water damage is left unchecked in elevator pits, damage caused by water can add up to significant safety risks and expensive repairs.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
The Realities of Healthcare Retrofits
In healthcare, patient comfort, staff schedules, health and safety standards, and critical equipment needs demand a tailored approach to every retrofit.
