When you first hear the term 'sustainability' applied to new development projects, technologically advanced building designs that are able to meet stricter energy targets may be the first thing that...
The London Society of Architects has announced the call for submissions for Nuit Blanche London 2026, themed "THIS IS NOT A LANDMARK." Artists, designers, and creatives are invited to propose bold...
Canada’s newly released 2025 National Model Codes mark a turning point in how the country looks at building performance. For the first time, the codes introduce explicit, measurable requirements to...
The city’s arts community got a glimpse into the future with the first look at the design for a new $65 million waterfront performing arts centre in Barrie. The planned 45,000-square-foot facility...
Ming Xie, vice-president of research and development at Kingspan Insulation North America, spoke to Tanya Martins, online editor at Construction Canada, about the next generation of insulation and why...
Endorsed by OAA Council in January 2025, the refreshed Practice Tips PT.23.6 and PT.23.7 provide suggested amendments to CCDC 14-2013 and CCDC 15-2013 for use in design-build projects. The launch...
Earlier this year, the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) updated the 2017 edition and published the 2022 edition of the North American Fenestration Standard/Specifications (NAFS) for...
Not all client requests are easy to address or resolve, particularly when it comes to payment certification. This article considers two similar scenarios based on past OAA Practice Hotline...
Exploring Holdback, Closeout and Warranties, and Forms The seventh installment of this series existing OAA resources in the Practice Advisory Knowledge Base that address common themes...
Compass is a benchmarking tool that aims to convert project data into something that can help inform future building design, ultimately reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Its use is...