Whether federal, provincial, or municipal, every public architectural project starts with procurement—the bureaucratic process that sets the values, priorities, and requirements of commissioning...
Whether it’s a residential tower, a commercial plaza, or a new industrial facility, every development project is shaped—quite literally—by the ground beneath it. So how well do you really know what...
Wood—for foundations!? Across Canada, Permanent Wood Foundations (PWF) have been used for decades, often for projects where access to concrete and concrete trades is difficult or expensive. While rare...
Few materials in architecture, engineering, and construction are as ubiquitous as cement and concrete. But how much do we really know about how it’s made, where it comes from, and most importantly...
We’re guessing you’ve probably heard there’s a new version of the Ontario Building Code (OBC). But did you know amongst the most significant code changes is an overhaul of Part 4, the section that...