Understanding accessibility legislation
Creating barrier-free communities, workplaces, and services to help advance accessibility for people is essential to ensure all Canadians have the ability to fully take part in our society. According
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Achieving sustainability through building standards and certifications
On the heels of the 43rd annual Earth Day on April 22, our support for environmental protection remains strong as ever. We all play a role in climate action,
The case for modular design: Thinking outside the box about modern methods of construction
Modular design is gaining momentum in the built environment as an approach to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). The housing crisis and climate crisis are two significant factors that
Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Strategies
Transportation systems generate approximately 37 per cent of CO2 emissions globally due to the use of fossil fuel. In response, governments worldwide have pledged and are racing to reduce
Canada Post Corporation EV Charging Station Program
Canada Post Corporation (CPC), the primary postal operator in Canada, committed to the electrification of its fleet of nearly 14,000 vehicles, with a target of 50 per cent electric
Cion Corp Announces Name Change (former Cion Coulter Corp)
Cion Coulter Corp. has announced a name change, as the firm grows both locally and nationally under a single brand.
Toronto Deep Retrofit Challenge
The City of Toronto has launched the Deep Retrofit Challenge, aiming to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from buildings in Toronto.
Meet Cion’s Kevin Shaw, B.Tech. (Arch.Sc.), Principal – Building Science
With the continued growth of the condominium market in Ontario, Cion Corp. would like to spotlight Kevin Shaw, B.Tech. (Arch.Sc.), Principal – Building Science.
Application of control joints in brick veneers
The proper application of control joints in brick veneers isn’t a new topic, however, given the frequency of brick cladding failures we encounter, we thought it would be helpful to review the principles of control joint design and the related consequences of ineffective design.
When it rains, it pours: Why condominium corporations should enlist an engineer to best prepare for emergencies
Condominium corporations tend to rely on the engineer who is familiar with their building, often from previous services, so having immediate access to resources familiar with the building can be critical to reaching a timely resolution.
