Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) is becoming more frequent, helping to achieve both sustainable rating system credits and performance goals – but ever wonder what it actually entails?
Reduce Risk with Early Integration of Security and Life Safety
There is a common misconception that security and safety conflict when applied to a building’s design. However, experience shows that security and safety can be compatible when the two disciplines are integrated early in the design stage.
Building Beyond Compliance – Why BC Energy Step Code is Your Next Step
The BC Step Code, British Columbia’s stretch Energy Code, is a performance-based standard that establishes a set of voluntary, incremental and measurable requirements for energy efficiency in New Construction.
Judy Jeske Appointed Vice President, Code, Life Safety and Security
Morrison Hershfield is pleased to announce that Judy Jeske, P.Eng. has been appointed to Vice President, Code, Life Safety and Security. In this role Judy is responsible for corporate leadership and strategic oversight of security as well as code and life safety services across Morrison Hershfield.
Dan Dahl Receives NFPA Committee Service Award
Congratulations to Morrison Hershfield’s Dan Dahl for receiving the Committee Service Award, presented by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Reference Guide: Mid-Rise Wood Construction in the Ontario Building Code
Morrison Hershfield’s team of Code consultants, led by Principal and Director of Code and Life Safety Judy Jeske and Principal and Code Consultant Dominic Esposito wrote the technical content of the Ontario WoodWorks 2015 Reference Guide: Mid-rise Wood Construction in the Ontario Building Code.
Work Continues on GO Bloor Station Improvements
There has been a lot of buzz about the newly revitalized GO Bloor station in Toronto, ON. The station which handles rail traffic for both the new Union Pearson Express line and regular GO Trains, is undergoing a significant improvement and addition to handle increased train service.
25 Year Capital Plan Presented to Sault Ste. Marie City Council
Many municipalities are faced with the challenge of maintaining and repairing aging building portfolios while at the same time having to prioritize and distribute limited budgets.