This project aims to develop a systematic approach to deep energy efficiency retrofits for prevalent building archetypes in Atlantic Canada, resulting in a comprehensive roadmap for regional and national deep retrofit acceleration. As part of a larger federally-funded endeavor, it contributes to the establishment of regional hubs, known as “Retrofit Accelerators,” aimed at guiding building […]

Purchase Orders and Requisitions must all flow through an approval process based on an individual’s Delegation of Authority Guideline Grade (DOAG). When an approval is needed a user must be logged into the internal network, then logged into the ERP System (JD Edwards) and then search for the PO or Requisition and approve it. The […]

This study aims to promote and advance the application of Offsite Construction Manufacturing (OSCM) by developing a BIM-enabled Decision Support System (BeDSS) to select and execute a suitable Industrial Building System (IBS) for a given construction project. The specific objectives of this research are as follows: – To perform an OSC feasibility study of a […]

With rapid population growth worldwide, major cities around the world are seeing an upsurge in high-rise building construction. At the same time, there is an increased awareness about the importance of designing buildings so that they will have limited damage due to strong earthquake shaking. An innovative structural system is proposed that utilizes an outrigger […]

NACG is updating information to SharePoint Online and converting all of our internal websites to the new version. Due to the size and nature of the update, it is going to require a full project methodology. The main challenge will be the updating of the folder structure of 2010 to the new structure of SharePoint […]

ICF construction is an alternative for wood-frame construction for residential buildings which potentially has higher energy performance compared. However, this potential advantage has to be measured and compared. This study compares the energy performance of residential buildings constructed with Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) to those of conventional wood frame buildings in four cities in three […]

This research will provide a real-time reinforcement cage quality monitoring framework for the construction of reinforced concrete structures, which is expected to improve the production quality of reinforced concrete products and reduce the workload of construction workers in the foreseeable future. Specifically, this research will (1) provide a rebar cage dimension measurement method based on […]

The construction industry, accounting for a substantial 35% of waste and 40% of global carbon emissions, faces the imperative of transitioning to sustainable practices to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 amidst escalating population growth and housing demands. 3D Construction Printing (3DCP) emerges as a viable solution, capable of reducing the carbon footprint by utilizing low-carbon […]

In 2010, ERA Architects initiated the Culture of Outports program that explores the adaptive reuse of outport communities scattered along the coastline of Newfoundland and Labrador. Culture of Outports uses research, design, and planning to foster livable communities in Newfoundland’s historic outports. The project proposes that an understanding of the unique history and character of […]

The construction industry heavily relies on mobile cranes for the off-site modular construction, emphasizing safety in operations. Despite standardized hand signals, inadequate and interrupted communications between mobile crane signalmen on the ground and crane operators pose significant risks of accidents, especially during blind lifts or lifts in severe weather. This research project aims to develop […]

Team Power Solutions (TPS) is a company that was established in 2009 with a handful of reputable experienced professionals, and proudly Saskpolytech Alumni. The founding members of Team Power Solutions have a depth of knowledge gained from years of field experience and formal training with Westinghouse, Siemens, GE, and other engineering and technical service organizations. […]

In bridges, the deck slab or panels are usually connected to the supporting girders using various types of shear connector like bent bars or threaded rods which make the interfaces significantly congested. For reducing this congestion, bridge contractors normally use steel shear studs. The proposed new research is exploring the use of double-headed fiber-reinforced polymer […]