Building Envelope

February 7, 2012

New Ryerson University building in Toronto will showcase steel and glass

Designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects, the soon-to-be-completed Ryerson Image Centre at Ryerson University in Toronto is intended to be centre of excellence for photography and related media. General contractor PCL Constructors used a combination of steel and glass to transform the former School of Image Arts.

February 6, 2012

National Research Council web wind tool helps with roof design

The National Research Council Institute for Research in Construction is offering a computer tool on its Internet site, which is designed to make it simple for construction engineers to use the National Building Code of Canada to design roof cladding that can withstand winds in a given area.

February 3, 2012

Steel hurdles for Aga Khan Museum build

Fabricating and erecting 740 tons or so of structural steel required for the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto posed a series of unusual hurdles. Benson Steel is the supplier and erector for the job. Aga Khan Museum specializes in artifacts from Muslim communities.

February 2, 2012

Lamb Developments works on Flat Iron Lofts in Toronto

59 Project Management Inc. began the 10-storey Flat Iron Lofts in June 2010. Designed by Core Architects Inc., the owner is Lamb Developments Corp.

January 26, 2012

Construction continues on Queenston Lewiston Bridge plaza near Niagara Falls

Work on the third phase of the Queenston Lewiston Bridge plaza redevelopment project continues in Niagara-on-the-Lake, north of Niagara Falls, Ontario. Scott Builders Inc. is the general contractor.

January 25, 2012

Javlee continues construction on Five Thirty St. Clair Avenue West Condos in Toronto

Construction has moved above-grade on the Five Thirty St. Clair Avenue West Condos in Toronto, designed by E.I. Richmond Architects Ltd. Owners The Goldman Group and LASH Development Corp. along with construction manager Javlee Construction Co. Ltd. have completion of the 19-storey, 155-unit project scheduled for late 2012.

January 25, 2012

How the Calgary construction industry is improving its understanding of wind

High winds have always been a constant challenge facing construction workers in Calgary, particularly for those erecting high-rise buildings. They now employ a new early warning weather system, dubbed Envision, that can be so precise as to predict wind gusts within a city block. It was created by RWDI of Guelph, Ontario.

January 24, 2012

PCL works on Bridgepoint Hospital in Toronto

Exterior work is progressing on the Bridgepoint Health Campus of Care at the Bridgepoint Hospital in Toronto, formerly known as Riverdale Hospital. PCL Constructors Canada Inc. have completion of the 10-storey, design-build project with over 500 beds scheduled for March 2013. It was designed by HDR Architecture Associates Inc./Diamond Schmitt Architects Inc.

January 23, 2012

Deltera works on Ventus at Metrogate in Toronto

Glass work moves upwards at Tridel Corp.’s Ventus at Metrogate condominium towers in Toronto. General contractor for the two 30-storey towers, located near Kennedy Road and Highway 401 in the former City of Scarborough, is Deltera Inc.

January 19, 2012

EllisDon works on exterior of Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute in Toronto

Work is moving along on the exterior of the Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute in Toronto. EllisDon Corp. is general contractor of the 21-storey facility and the architects are Diamond Schmitt Architects Inc. and HDR Architecture.

January 17, 2012

Toddglen continues work on The Palm Condos in Toronto

Toddglen Group of Companies has completion of the 23-storey, Palm Condos in Toronto scheduled for late 2012. The owner is Castle Group Ventures and the project was designed by HCA Architecture.

January 17, 2012

Toronto IIDEX trade show to have renewed focus

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) will be a co-presenter of this year’s IIDEX/NeoCon Canada conference and expo, which has traditionally been a contract furniture show but will start placing a greater emphasis on construction products, architecture and technology, the event organizer has announced.

January 13, 2012

TMG Builders works on King West condos in Toronto

Work is moving upwards at the King West condominium project in Toronto. Construction manager TMG Builders along with Plazacorp Properties Ltd. began the three- tower project, designed by Quadrangle Architects Ltd./Gabriel Bodor Architect Inc., in 2010.