Award Magazine | December 2018

As Canada’s population steadily ages, more and more effort is being made to create senior living facilities that eschew the institutionalized approach to housing and cater to specific groups with individual needs – and such is the case with the new Presentation Manor in Scarborough, Ontario.
Award Magazine | December 2018

The highly anticipated refurbishment and addition, which is now complete, is part of the hospital’s longterm plan to lead the way to a new era of modern medicine. “There’s a lot of evidence to show that a patient’s environment can have a huge impact on recovery,” says Mario Joannette, chief communications officer at Joseph Brant Hospital. “We want it to feel warm and welcoming and not add to people’s stress. We wanted to deinstitutionalize the institution.”
Award Magazine | December 2018

The redevelopment would augment several projects at the property, such as a newly opened pedestrian bridge that connects to CF Chinook Centre (the modernized food court would have direct access to this bridge, thus acting as a welcoming arrival experience for incoming shoppers).
Award Magazine | December 2018

Originally built in 1967 for the 100th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation, the Brutalist-style Planetarium was in need of a renovation to bring it into compliance with current building codes, while also retaining the building as a historical statement of significance.
Daily Commercial News, ConstructConnect | December 2018
Jose Polanco, M.Sc, P. Eng., PE, LEED GA | Project Engineer

Distinguished by a “Tree of Life” roof and interior glulam beams, the lounge is a drop-in centre for both Indigenous ad non-Indigenous students and a venue for traditional ceremonies such as smudging.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS, Condo Business | December 2018
Jack Albert, MEng, P.Eng., LEED® AP, GRP | Associate

‘Tis the season for snowy days, cold nights, and weather effects that can play havoc with condo properties. And while winter can bring all manner of property maintenance issues, few can cause as many headaches (or large repair bills) as unchecked condensation.
Wood WORKS!, Low-Rise Commercial Buildings | Fall 2018

Distinguished by a “Tree of Life” roof and interior glulam beams, the lounge is a drop-in centre for both Indigenous ad non-Indigenous students and a venue for traditional ceremonies such as smudging.
Wood WORKS!, Low-Rise Commercial Buildings | Fall 2018
Dan Prentice, BSc, MASc, P.Eng. | Project Engineer

This project involved the adaptive reuse of the historic Simmons Factory Warehouse building to accommodate a new restaurant occupancy. The factory was built in 1912 as a two-story brick and heavy timber structure situated on the bank of the Bow River in Calgary’s East Village.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS, Canadian Apartment | November 2018
James Cooper, P.Eng., LEED® AP O+M | Associate

When water damage is left unchecked, even the smallest drip can become a major headache. This is especially true for leakage in elevator pits, where damage caused by water can add up to significant safety risks and expensive repairs.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS, Canadian Facility Management | October 2018
Michael Blackman, BASc, P.Eng., LEED® AP, FEC | Regional Manager; Associate

No two retrofits are ever the same. This is particularly true in healthcare where patient comfort, staff schedules, health and safety standards, and critical equipment needs demand a tailored approach to every project. “It’s a living environment,” says Michael Blackman, Regional Manager with RJC Engineers in Kelowna, BC. “Whether you’re going in to conduct renovations or a replacement of essential medical equipment, you have to do so with...