Contents, August-September 2011 Volume 52, No. 5

Cover: Talisman Centre, Calgary. Photograph courtesy Williams Engineering. See story page 30.

features

The Talisman Centre in Calgary has a major upgrade, including a high-tech tensile roof and HVAC upgrades on a grand scale.

By Lana Winterfield, Williams Engineering Canada 30

Vancouver has managed to convert the 1950s-era Queen Elizabeth Theatre into a venue with excellent acoustics — for both rock bands and opera.

By Bronwen Parsons 36

We know how to build more energy efficient buildings. So what’s holding us back?

By Lee Norton, P.Eng. 43

All managers face a dilemma between wanting to be liked, and wanting to be respected.

By Andrew Steeves, P.Eng. 49

on topic

Autodesk’s Building Design Suites.

By Rita Wong, P.Eng. 18

Commissioning for Integrated Systems: new CSA Standard Z320.

by Peter Kenter 20

ASHRAE’s revised Standard 100, Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings

By Jessica Krippendorf 24

One By One. Addressable lighting systems.

By Paul Boken, Mulvey & Banani 28

Prequalifying Bidders.

By Draen Bulat, Miller Thomson LLP 46

Individual Pension Plans.

By Andrew Bay and Jeff Thorsteinson Investors Group 47

departments

Comment 4

Up Front 6

ACEC Review 13

Products / Fire & Security 52

Advertiser Index 53

Human Edge 54

2011 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards!