Structural Steel Detailing: Taking a deeper dive into the process
With population explosion and extreme urbanization, town planning ideas are shifting more towards vertical expansion of buildings to accommodate the increasing density. As a result, the building designs have become more complex and demand stronger structures that can bear the…
City of Vancouver launches first green bond
The City of Vancouver has issued its first green bond offering of $85 million to fund environmentally sustainable initiatives and projects, while offering investors competitive returns. “The City of Vancouver has set out an ambitious plan to be the greenest city…
P.E.I. company aims to make contractors more efficient
Peter Douglas believes he’s found a way to help the owner-operator contractors improve their efficiency with less paperwork and keep them on the job site (and out of the office) longer. And in doing so, save them time and money.…
Radiant® By Legrand introduces QI-certified wireless charger
Building on its commitment to the delivery and control of power and light without sacrificing inspired design, Legrand introduces the first-to-market in-wall Wireless Charger from the radiant® collection. The Wireless Charger from the radiant® collection holds and charges a wireless charging-enabled smartphone in…
What will it take to make buildings carbon neutral?
If cities are going to curb the rise of global temperatures to less than 2 degrees Celsius, they’ll have to address the single largest contributor, by sector, to their carbon footprint: buildings. Buildings account for roughly 50 percent of a city’s total carbon…
How building design changed after 9/11
When a building collapses killing hundreds – or thousands – of people, there are many reasons for pause. The loss of so much life is undoubtedly a catastrophe. Beyond that, a big building collapse raises many important engineering questions. The…
Modular X-Ray Rooms, Design & Construction
MarShield custom designs and manufactures modular ALARA x-ray rooms. These units are designed to shield personnel from harmful secondary radiation in industrial applications, including Nuclear and Non -Destructive testing. Custom designed to any size. Complete with Lead Safety Glass viewing…