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Surface burning testing with UL Canada – Why is it important?
Over the years, there are unfortunately many examples of deadly fires in public spaces that could have been prevented. In some of those cases, the cause for the fire was attributed to…
Award-winning Calgary library featuring custom ALPOLIC MCM
A modern marvel, the Calgary Central Library strikes a stunning contrast to the urban environment in which it sits. The unique, award-winning design features more than 10,219 m2 (110,000 sf) of ALPOLIC…
MAPEI offers virtual lunch and learn sessions
MAPEI offers web seminars to support product knowledge training during this period of physical distancing, covering floorcovering installation systems, tile and stone installation systems, and cementitious and resin flooring systems. These seminars…
How to save trees with concrete
New Brunswick’s first net-zero insulated concrete form (ICF) home. In communities across Canada, people are recycling more, driving less, and conserving water. As construction goes green, insulated concrete forms (ICFs) have been…
Building science solutions you can trust
It is important for buildings to be safe and to operate efficiently. It takes a thorough understanding of complex issues such as regional code requirements and hidden maintenance needs. The Underwriters Laboratories…
Awkward ceiling spaces causing delay? Try USG’s ceilings drywall suspension system
Framing drywall ceilings in small or crowded spaces can be a real challenge without the right product, so it is important to understand your options for these types of jobs. “Unfortunately, in…