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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.

Canadian Property Management

Parkades in the EV Era

Building Code requirements may soon be changing to address design loads for parkades, particularly as electric pick-ups and SUVs begin flooding the market.
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.
retrofit

Construction Business

B.C. teams to undertake innovative retrofit projects

B.C. design teams have been selected to develop retrofit designs for six low- to mid-rise social housing buildings in different cities.

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

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.
building code

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.

Canadian Property Management

The Enigma of Air Vapour Barriers

How well do you know your air vapour barrier? Monitoring your air vapour barrier performance today can prevent significant headaches down the road.

CondoBusiness

Making Your Podium Deck a Priority

Costs and logistics can make a podium deck project seem intimidating. But with the right team and a strategic approach, it can yield lasting benefits.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

A New Age for Sustainable Projects

Industry trends point to a renewed focus on sustainable projects in development, both to the benefit of owner budgets and tenant comfort.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

The Art of Saving Lives

RJC Engineers' suicide prevention barriers for the Edmonton City Centre East parking garage have garnered industry recognition for their function and beauty.

CondoBusiness

Top Considerations for Parking Garage Restorations

Since parking garage restoration is a big ticket expense, managers and owners should ensure they are taking the right approach before breaking ground.

Construction Business

CEA Showcase Awards recognize excellence

The Consulting Engineers of Alberta (CEA) Showcase Awards saw 15 Awards of Excellence handed out along with 11 Awards of Merit in various categories.