In this video, Building Knowledge Canada President Gord Cooke describes the construction techniques that make multi-family buildings better for everyone by ensuring that the party wall in multi-family dwellings is as airtight as an exterior wall.
Read MoreCanadian winter is a force to be reckoned with. That means keeping the cold air out through tight sealing of the enclosure and reducing coldness from the ground.
Read MoreIn the realm of Canadian home construction and changes to provincial building codes, the pursuit of energy efficiency has become a paramount concern for most home builders and homeowners.
Read MoreHomebuilders in North America are about to experience significant building code changes tied to the current and future impacts of extreme weather from climate change. Insurance companies and global underwriters have signaled to the Canadian homebuilding and renovation industry that change has to happen or the impact on homeowners' premiums or ability to insure their dwellings will be challenged.
Read MoreIn the realm of Canadian home construction and changes to provincial building codes, the pursuit of energy efficiency has become a paramount concern for most home builders and homeowners.
Read MoreEngage with Gord Cooke and guest experts Andrew Poerschke and Rob Beach as they discuss small duct designs including options like smart, small, ducted ASHP (some dual fuel) systems and enhanced comfort controls that also optimize energy use, fuel use and carbon emissions.
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