June 2021 President’s Message: Those “Aha!” Moments June 1, 2021 Right now, at my workplace in Ottawa, ON, we have a high school student with us, learning about working in an engineering office. When initially asked by the course teacher whether we would…
Closing Code Loopholes: Cool Roofs and Condensation in Reroofs and Re-covers June 1, 2021 Kade Gromowski RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC, PE Editor’s Note: Although this article focuses on condensation related to cool roofs, it is acknowledged that condensation can occur in any type of roof system when the… Interface Highlight
Biden’s Infrastructure Proposal: What You Need to Know Now May 21, 2021 President Biden’s $4.3-trillion infrastructure proposal is a key part of his domestic agenda and addresses a number of Democratic proposals such as $100 billion for school construction and $225 billion to expand paid family and… News/Advocacy
Biden Administration to Develop Performance Standards for Federal Buildings May 21, 2021 In conjunction with the 2021 Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit! organized by the Department of Energy (DOE), the Biden Administration announced a program to make buildings more affordable, cleaner, and resilient. The… News/Advocacy
May 2021 President’s Message May 19, 2021 Many of us in the architectural, engineering, and consulting world come from academic backgrounds and fear one word above all others. That evil five-letter word is . . . General Interest
Roof Drainage May 15, 2021 in overflow drainage design theory. Historically, most primary and secondary roof drainage systems were designed based upon the 1-hour duration, 100-year rainfall rate. This 1-hour duration, 100- year rainfall… Codes and Standards
