Environmental Product Declarations (EPD’s) for Oregon’s Concrete just got easierEnvironmental Product Declarations (EPD’s) for Oregon’s Concrete just got easier

Environmental Product Declarations (EPD’s) for Oregon’s Concrete just got easier

7 years ago

  As market forces change, consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious of their product choices. In response, OCAPA and the…

Which BC Buildings Will Survive a Major Earthquake?Which BC Buildings Will Survive a Major Earthquake?

Which BC Buildings Will Survive a Major Earthquake?

7 years ago

The BC Resilience Score is coming – be part of the conversation at this event.

With buildings and infrastructure, it pays to take a life-cycle perspectiveWith buildings and infrastructure, it pays to take a life-cycle perspective

With buildings and infrastructure, it pays to take a life-cycle perspective

7 years ago

Concrete Sustainability Hub research shows life-cycle thinking has long-term environmental and economic payoffs.

Are the environmental benefits of wood use in construction overstated?Are the environmental benefits of wood use in construction overstated?

Are the environmental benefits of wood use in construction overstated?

7 years ago

The use of wood in mid to high-rise buildings is widely promoted for its supposed environmental and climate-related benefits. Recent…

Comparing the Costs of Cross Laminated Timber and Reinforced Concrete StructuresComparing the Costs of Cross Laminated Timber and Reinforced Concrete Structures

Comparing the Costs of Cross Laminated Timber and Reinforced Concrete Structures

7 years ago

The focus was primarily on structural design, structural cost, and constructability. Consideration was also given to sustainability and fire &…

Governments must promote transformative innovations for a low carbon, climate resilient futureGovernments must promote transformative innovations for a low carbon, climate resilient future

Governments must promote transformative innovations for a low carbon, climate resilient future

7 years ago

Canada’s Clean Growth strategy for the built environment must look to the future it wants – a low carbon, climate…

Meeting and Exceeding Building Code Thermal Performance RequirementsMeeting and Exceeding Building Code Thermal Performance Requirements

Meeting and Exceeding Building Code Thermal Performance Requirements

7 years ago

Energy and thermal performance requirements play an increasingly significant role in building codes throughout North America. This wasn’t always the case. The…

Disasters are destroying places we hold dear. What we do next will make all the difference.Disasters are destroying places we hold dear. What we do next will make all the difference.

Disasters are destroying places we hold dear. What we do next will make all the difference.

7 years ago

When fires, floods and other major disruptions alter natural areas, our first instinct is to restore what’s lost. But moving…

Resiliency is No. 1 Construction Trend for 2018Resiliency is No. 1 Construction Trend for 2018

Resiliency is No. 1 Construction Trend for 2018

7 years ago

A new focus on resiliency is to be expected after the most damaging hurricane season on record and devastating fires…

Earthquake-resistant concrete developedEarthquake-resistant concrete developed

Earthquake-resistant concrete developed

8 years ago

Eco-friendly concrete material has withstood earthquake simulation tests as high as magnitude 9.0–9.1.