INDUSTRY INSIGHTS, Canadian Property Management | January 2018
Philip Sarvinis, BASc, P.Eng. | Managing Principal
If there’s one guarantee in condo property management, it’s that nothing lasts forever. Over time, equipment will fail, assets will wear down, and vital systems will eventually need replacing. While there’s no avoiding the inevitable, there are tools to help condo stakeholders prepare for these big‐ticket expenses.
Award Magazine | December 2017
With the completion of 1075 Pandora, Victoria in B.C. obtains what many say is long overdue: a badly needed addition to the city’s apartment rental pool. But equally importantly, the 134-unit purpose-built complex has already been credited for raising the bar with regards to what rental units can be.
Award Magazine | December 2017
Jeff Rabinovitch, MSc, P.Eng., LEED® AP BD+C | Principal
A shift in thinking proves green building design doesn’t have to cost more: “Studies like the Canada Green Building Council’s new A Roadmap for Retrofits in Canada have been a real game changer. The paper talks to sustainable building solutions that vary dramatically from province to province. The key message is, depending on what market you are in and what area, building renewal has more value depending on the region of Canada you are in,” explains Jeff Rabinovitch, principal at RJC Engineers.
PARKER Magazine | 4th Quarter 2017
Chris Davis BSc, P.Eng., CEng, MICE, MIStructE, LEED AP | Principal
The right parking plan is critical for the success of a parkade project - It strongly influences the budget and ultimatley, the long term success for the owner. Determining an optimal plan requires careful, thoughtful design with experience and expertise in parking planning, but it also requires a fundamental understanding of how structural systems are integrated.
Award Magazine | December 2017
Named “Legato” – Italian for music notes that are tied together to create a smooth transition from one note to another – one of Victoria, B.C.’s newest buildings is an 18-storey condominium by Alpha Project Developments Ltd. that aims to be much more than just a residence, but a complete lifestyle experience.
Award Magazine | October 2017
Construction for this major modernization project started late August 2015 and had continued in phases since then while occupied by staff and students. The main priority of the modernization was to replace the existing mechanical and electrical systems as they were near the end of their life expectancy. These new systems have been designed for the next 30 to 40 years. Functionally, the design addressed serious program deficiencies affecting school operations through additions and program changes.
Award Magazine | August 2017
Nick Trovato, BSc, MEng, P.Eng., FEC, FGC(Hon) | Managing Principal
Highly efficient building envelopes are key to meeting new standards. The word “holistic” may be overused as a definition of considering something in its entirety, but it perfectly describes how building energy efficiency in Canada is approached in 2017 – with envelopes seen as the key element in achieving that efficiency.
Award Magazine | June 2017
Terry Bergen, CTech, CCCA, LEED® AP | Managing Principal
Entering a new era of sustainable design strategies. Net zero has become a bit of a buzz word in the sustainable buildings market. However, experts in the sector will tell you that while net zero energy goals certainly have their place, there is a lot more going on behind the scenes when it comes to sustainable design strategies.
Condo Business | November 2016
Jamie Murphy, LEED® AP, CCCA, RET, PL (Eng) | Principal
Budgeting is a process of developing a financial plan for the corporation's activities for a given period of time. Budgets are an important tool to the success of any corporation as this gives the Board of Directors an understanding of how those activities affect the units finically.
CONCRETE REPAIR BULLETIN | September/October 2016
Daryl Prefontaine BSc, MEng, P.Eng. | Principal
The harsh environmental conditions inside wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) can cause significant deterioration and damage to the reinforced concrete structures that are necessary for the longterm operation of these facilities. In most municipalities and jurisdictions, the reality is that the existing sewer pipe network flows to only one location and there are no alternate sewage transport or treatment infrastructures available as a secondary backup in the event of the collapse or failure of a critical structural component.