What is Seattle’s new BEPS law, and why does it matter to building owners?
If you own a large commercial or residential building in the city of Seattle, it...
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From Building Rehabilitation to Deep Energy Retrofit: An Opportunity for Rental Apartments
There is a ‘glass half-full’ perspective worth considering: upgrades that increase the market value and...
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January 7, 2015
Specifying with Class – Four NAFS Performance Class Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Performance Class is a brand new concept to many in the Canadian fenestration industry and...
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Developing a Roadmap to Low-Carbon Buildings
How can governments and consumer associations transform the market so that we can achieve deep...
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November 27, 2014
When Should We Update Our Depreciation Report?
Our clients have asked when they should start preparing for the update report – essentially...
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Performance Class—The Key Concept at the Heart of NAFS
Performance Class is the master organizing principle within the NAFS standard. Classification of products is...
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November 5, 2014
NAFS and the Problem with Mullions
Confused about NAFS and mullion testing? New Canadian guidelines clear things up for window manufacturers...
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November 4, 2014
7 Reasons Why Buildings Don’t Get Maintained Properly
As a consultant I have heard the same old stories over and over again. It...
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October 3, 2014
NAFS and Folding Doors
NAFS-08 doesn't have a Folding Door product type, but that hasn't stopped some manufacturers from...
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September 10, 2014
What you Need to Know about NAFS in Canada
NAFS, the North American Fenestration Standard, changes how we test and specify fenestration performance in...
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August 13, 2014
Osmotic Blistering: The Bane of Liquid Applied Waterproofing Membranes
Over a decade ago, while performing warranty reviews and condition assessments, RDH began to find...
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