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AUGUST 2018 | 3 8 Cover Photo: Oces of Kirsten Reite Architecture, Vancouver, B.C. Photo by: Andrew Latreille AUGUST 2018 CONTENTS 29 projects features 5 RAIC Perspective Procurement process challenges for architects. 6 The Reite Way Kirsten Reite Architecture is a breath of fresh air. 13 Tighten The Seal Building envelope systems improve comfort and provide energy savings. 23 Protection From The Elements Business is brisk for the metal roofing and cladding sector. 29 Smooth As Glass Modern window designs keep up with ever-evolving energy standards. 33 Soak It Up Bathtubs and showers make a splash in 2018. 37 Natural Coverage Hardwood flooring adapts to open-plan living. 41 Practical Pacesetters Leaders in the mechanical and HVAC systems world remain one step ahead. 45 Reach New Heights New regulations and greater opportunities for the scaffold sector. 47 Holiday Inn Express & Staybridge Suites Niagara-on-the-Lake Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario 51 Technology, Education and Collaboration (TEC) Hub – Confederation College Thunder Bay, Ontario 55 CN Tower Observation Level Renovation Toronto, Ontario 59 True North Square – Tower 1 Winnipeg, Manitoba 63 Aldergrove Credit Union Community Centre Langley, B.C. 67 Georges P. Vanier Secondary School Courtenay, B.C. 69 Fisher River High School Fisher River Cree Nation, Manitoba 71 City Centre 2 Surrey, B.C. 74 Servus Arena Red Deer, Alberta 75 Undergraduate Life Sciences Teaching Labs – UBC Vancouver, B.C. 79 Conklin Multiplex Conklin, Alberta 81 Aurora Project – TELUS World of Science – Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta 83 Penticton Nissan – Satikw Crossing Retail Centre Penticton, B.C. 85 Pomeroy Inn & Suites Prince George, B.C. 87 North York Central Library Renovation Toronto, Ontario 89 Salish Secondary School Surrey, B.C. 91 Trades Training Facility Renewal – Coast Mountain College Terrace, B.C. 93 King Campus Expansion – Seneca College King City, Ontario 95 HOEM – Ryerson University Toronto, Ontario

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