INTRODUCTION Research and practice have demonstrated that decisions made prior to work at construction sites can influence construction worker safety. However, it has also been argued that most architects and design engineers possess neither the knowledge of construction safety nor the knowledge of construction processes necessary to effectively perform Construction Hazards Prevention through D...

The world is looking to reduce carbon emissions, prevent global warming, and become more energy sustainable. Despite the various strategies for mitigating climate change, fact remains that 80% of greenhouse gas emissions are attributable activities associated with built environment, this where a concentrated focus needed. Moreover, most buildings residential, not commercial or industrial. In es...

Abstract Canada employs a prescriptive-based code for residential buildings. The minimum requirements as prescribed in the 2015 National Building Code were developed based on historical climate which was assumed static. It is now evident that changing and it anticipated wind-driven rain events will be more frequent, of longer duration increased intensity. These changes may affect durability wal...