Architectural Projects Archives

Navigating the Transition: Updating Codes and Existing Projects

As the article details, countries around the globe allow single-stair access to buildings significantly taller than the Canadian standard. This demonstrates that equally robust fire safety standards can be achieved without the costly second exit requirement. Staircases can consume floor space equivalent to an extra unit, significantly impacting the economic feasibility of smaller multi-unit developments.

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Adaptive Reuse Projects: Managing Complexities through Contract Administration

The Canadian National Housing Strategy Act is a sign of change, and nowhere is this more evident than in the growing trend of adaptive reuse projects. These projects involve repurposing existing structures for new uses and blending the old with the new. In a recent Architizer article, Architectural Drawings: 7 Ingenious Examples of Adaptive Reuse

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The Housing Affordability Debate: An Architect’s View

The upcoming OAA Conference in Niagara Falls (May 22-24, 2024) presents a remarkable platform for RForm to showcase its approach to supporting affordable housing. The conference theme, “Housing: Pushing the Envelope,” aligns with RForm’s mission, resonating with the critical need for creative solutions in today’s housing landscape. Our most recent RForm Bulletin 24-0303 focuses on

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Project Management Starts and Ends with Contract Administration

Good Project Management Starts and Ends with Good Contract Administration ‍In project management, success hinges upon effective contract administration. Good project management starts and ends with good contract administration, as it sets the foundation for a well-executed project. Contract administration ensures project success, from establishing clear expectations and deliverables to managing costs and risks. Access

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