2017

Green Building Design

Award magazine, November 2017, by Natalie Bruckner-Menchelli This past year has seen great strides being made in the world of green building design. Partially due to changing codes, regulations and greater incentives, but in the most part it is down to greater education and awareness of what it actually takes to design a green building. …

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Williams Engineering Acquires Umbra Engineering

Edmonton, Alberta, November 2017 – Williams Engineering Canada (WEC) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Umbra Engineering. Umbra Engineering is dedicated to the life safety industry. The company, which was established in 2008, focuses on the delivery of fire detection solutions, integrated security solutions and mass notification audio and video-based building solutions. Glenn Staines …

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The Rise of Smart Buildings

In an economy where smart technology has rapidly transitioned from a trend to a standard, it has increasingly become an integral part of numerous commercial and residential buildings around the world. A ‘smart building’ is a building equipped with technology that enables occupants to remotely control, program, and analyze data from an array of electronic …

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Leveraging Technology in Project Management

By: Jessica Heine In this technology-driven world, companies are compelled to utilize technology and tools extensively. While work can be completed without advanced technologies, there are significant benefits to incorporating project management software to aid in the effective planning, managing and forecasting of projects. Organized project management processes are essential to achieving successful project outcomes. …

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Passive House & Mechanical Systems

Award Magazine, August 2017, by Natalie Bruckner-Menchelli It has been well documented that mechanical systems providing indoor environmental control and domestic hot water functions generally represent the largest consumer of energy in Canadian high-rise multi-unit residential buildings. However, as government, owners and end users shine a spotlight on the sector, leaders in the field have …

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Inspection & Drone Technology

Drone technology has opened up a new dimension for consulting engineering, specifically for those specializing in building and roof inspections. The technology that is just starting to appear on consulting engineering’s horizon allows for streamlining of buildings and exterior inspections and is also helping to alleviate multiple sources of risk. In addition, the use of …

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Evolving Education Facilities

By: Chad Musselwhite, P.Eng., LEED® AP, AP BD+C Education facilities have seen many changes over the last century. Changes to our society and various cultures, advances in communication and technology as well as the introduction of shared or open concept learning spaces that meet the needs of multiple stakeholders, have all contributed to the changing …

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Parkade Restoration 101

Parkades are an important aspect of many residential condominium buildings and can act as the foundation for these types of structures. Therefore, maintaining parkade areas is critical to ensure the safety and comfort of residents. Underground Heated Parkades Many condominiums have under­ground heated parkades with internal multi-level suspended concrete parking areas. Restoration of these parkades …

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