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Effective Coordination: The Key to Seamless Construction Progress

One of the most crucial elements to ensuring successful project execution is effective coordination. Without proper planning, communication, and collaboration between all relevant stakeholders, even the most well-designed projects can encounter delays, cost overruns, and quality issues. By understanding and implementing these principles, contract administrators can foster a harmonious work environment that maximizes efficiency and […]

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Award-Winning Architectural Designs Recognized by OAA

The latest edition of the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) Design Excellence Awards has concluded, and the Canadian Architect has revealed the esteemed winners. The OAA, a regulatory body for architects in Ontario, established this awards program to celebrate outstanding design achievements across the province. Notably, buildings designed by Ontario-based architects from anywhere in the

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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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