BUILD-ING | February 19, 2025
Paul Fritze, BASc, P.Eng. | Principal
With an office vacancy rate of 18 per cent and a surging demand for housing, Halifax faces an urgent need for innovative urban solutions.
The 2024 Q4 CBRE report revealed a national office vacancy rate of 18.7 per cent to end 2024, highlighting a consistent challenge across Canadian cities. Amid this, Halifax emerged as a leader in innovation, addressing its housing crisis by converting vacant office spaces into much-needed homes.
Canadian Consulting Engineer | January 15, 2025
Read Jones Christoffersen (RJC) Engineers has appointed four new principals and four new principals to its leadership team, for a total of 55 principals and 55 associates, as the firm enters its 77th year of business.
The Globe & Mail | December 10, 2024
Once called “a vault” for its imposing design and limited accessibility, Calgary’s Glenbow Museum is on the cusp of a dramatic transformation. With thick concrete walls, minimal windows and a barely noticeable entrance, the museum’s brutalist architecture stood in stark contrast to the vibrant stories housed within. Now, a $205-million renovation aims to bring those stories – and the building itself – into the light.
The University of British Columbia | December 2024
Sameer Hasham, BASc, P.Eng., CPHD | Associate | Group Leader
"The building envelope plays a large role in the comfort and health of building occupants, and knowing that the decisions we make are contributing to the well-being of people is very rewarding."
Tell us about your journey to engineering.
After graduating from high school, I did a year in computer science at the University of Ottawa. I quickly realized it wasn’t the right field for me and ended up back in Vancouver where I completed a university transfer program at Douglas College.
Canadian Property Management | November 19, 2024
Daniel Bilyk, BSc, P.Eng. | Project Engineer
A game-changing way to find and address structural failures
Remote operated vehicles (ROVs), commonly referred to as drones, are proving to be an invaluable new tool for condition assessments, bringing more scope and detail to the reporting than ever before. While condition assessments have always been the most effective way to evaluate a building’s physical condition, ROV technology has changed the game by giving access to once inaccessible spaces, enhancing imaging and generating a more comprehensive analysis compared to traditional building assessments.
Construction Business | November 12, 2024
Terry Bergen, CTech, CCCA, LEED® AP, FCSC | Managing Principal
Duncan Rowe, BASc, MEng, P.ENG., LEED® AP, BECxP, CPHD | Principal
Are we on track to meet net zero goals by 2050?
Canada has set a bold goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050, yet many are questioning whether we’re on track to meet these goals—especially within the engineering sectors. This is especially the case in British Columbia and Ontario, where developers grapple with the dual challenges of reducing emissions and meeting the demand for resilient infrastructure and affordable housing.
Canadian Consulting Engineer | November 7, 2024
On Oct. 31, Edmonton International Airport (EIA) reopened its departures roadway and ramp, following 13 months of closure for construction. The project’s completion, ahead of schedule, anticipates the busy holiday travel season.
Western Built | Fall 2024
Jeff Rabinovitch, MSc, P.Eng., LEED® AP BD+C | Principal
Pat Elischer, BASc, MBA, P.Eng., Struct.Eng., PE, SE, LEED® AP | Principal
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is on the rise, breaking down barriers found in many typical construction projects. Hallmarked by open communication in a shared space dubbed as the ‘Big Room,’ this delivery method unites all project stakeholders from start to finish. The collaborative framework champions shared risks, rewards, and a cohesive project vision, often accelerating construction timelines.
Business in Vancouver | October 2024
Terry Bergen, CTech, CCCA, LEED® AP, FCSC | Managing Principal
Existing building retrofits are necessary to meet broader net-zero goals, experts say
Walking through Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, one can see many character homes built before 1940 with heritage elements like hipped roofs, dormer windows and classical columns.
Ontario FOCUS | Fall 2024
Meadowbrook Lane is the first multi-unit residential high-rise building to be built by Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation (WECHC) in 30 years. The 10-storey multi-unit residential building brings much needed affordable housing to the City of Windsor.