MANAGING DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
How Will The Construction Industry Adapt in Tomorrow's Changing Landscape? There is no doubt that 2020 and 2021 have been un-
Prefabricated modular precast concrete construction is experiencing a signifi-
have been forced to change and adapt to our new
improve safety, productivity, quality, cost, scheduling and sustainability perfor-
forgettable years in many ways and that industries
reality. The Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) industry has tried its best to respond to the
considerable need for faster and additional construc-
cant growth in terms of interest and use as the construction industry seeks to mance while continuing to face workforce shortages, cost uncertainties and other challenges.
tion. In the next few years, AEC companies will have
This issue of Imagineering Magazine emphasizes how prefabricated precast
force, the workplace and on construction sites. Also,
precast concrete adaptability. The issue features The Putman Family YWCA,
to reset and prepare sooner for changes in the work-
the dramatic rise in Accelerated Building Construction and Passive House projects, now and in the years to come, is expected to accelerate these changes and shape the future of the construction industry.
Modular and prefabricated construction manufacturing is
significantly on the rise and presents a host of efficiencies and productivity-enhancing technologies that can en-
able faster, safer and more energy efficient construction
projects. As we all know, there is always a possibility for another disruptive event that could catch Canada and the rest of the world off guard, therefore having systems delivered quickly and safely to the construction site will yield many benefits and mitigate possible risks.
concrete is meeting these new construction challenges by using prefabricated
Hamilton’s six-storey Passive House project which incorporated a load bear-
ing double wythe continuous insulated wall panel with air tightness and an exterior finish all in one component. The Insignia project at Hotel X, located
downtown Toronto, is the latest and most luxurious urban resort that used
customized Ultra High-Performance Precast Concrete (UHPC) double wythe wall panel with a beautiful relief pattern on both sides of the panel. In addition, prefabricated precast concrete was used to design and manufacture a strik-
ing Jealous Fruits processing facility while minimizing the tight construction
schedule. Lastly, the twinning of Highway 104, from New Glasgow to Antigonish in Nova Scotia, also featured in the magazine, highlights the speed, long lifespan, and sustainable benefits of prefabricated precast concrete within the infrastructure marketplace.
Feel free to tell us what you like and don’t like about Imagineering Magazine
and especially what you would like to see in future issues. Readers can also email me their questions or comments. I hope you enjoy reading this issue! Brian J Hall, B. B. A., MBA CPCI Managing Director
Vice Chair - Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Foundation Email: BrianHall@cpci.ca
References: 2020 Dodge Data and Analytics Report: https://www.construction.com/toolkit/reports/ prefabrication-modular-construction-2020 2021 engineering and construction industry outlook: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/energy-and-resources/articles/engineering-and-constructionindustry-trends.html\
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