December 2012
Volume 53, No.
Contents
FEATURES
Glass Fallout.
After glass guard rails fell from several
condominium towers in Toronto, the Ontario
Building Code has been changed.
By Gerald R. Genge, P.Eng.,
GRG Building Consultants
14
Ryerson Image Centre. . A centre devoted to
photography has a facade that comes alive
at night in downtown Toronto.
By Laura Eley, Crossey Engineering
18
New Façade — New Life. Canada’s tallest building
has managed to preserve its gleaming white
facade after a complete recladding program.
By David De Rose, P.Eng., Halsall Associates
24
Efficient Steel Framing Systems. How two structural systems that integrate precast concrete floor slabs can
be wise options for mid-rise residential buildings.
By Charles Albert, P.Eng.,
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
27
Seven Inspiring Engineers. Individuals who
stand out from the crowd and show engineering can be
a diverse and wonderful world of opportunity.
By Bronwen Parsons
30
ON TOPIC
ENGINEERS & THE LAW
“The Sky Might be Falling.” How engineers can be
liable for structures designed years before.
By Draen Bulat,
Miller Thomson LLP
10
FINANCE
Tax Strategies for Professionals. Management Services Limited Partnerships and other ideas. By Kelly Kolke,
Grant Thornton LLP
38
DEPARTMENTS
Comment 4
Up Front 6
ASHRAE Preview 12
Products 34
Advertiser Index 37
Next issue: Edmonton’s North LRT transit extension; highway paving; cloud computing;
risk management.
Cover: © Ryerson Image Centre, Toronto.
See story p. 18.
