Erickson Tower: When Building Envelope Renewal Also Means Rebuilding Trust
Building envelope performance is intertwined with the residents’ comfort and overall well-being. When we came in to renew Erickson Towers’ building envelope, we realized that it’s more than just construction work. Erickson Tower is a 20-level, cast-in-place reinforced concrete apartment building constructed in 1981.It’s located within lush hills in Burnaby, British Columbia at Lougheed Village, […]
TradeStars – Partner Appreciation Program
Do you consistently go above and beyond on projects? Do you view project success from the lens of the customer? Do you treat the people you work with like family? Do you bring your A-game when bidding on projects? If these are some of the traits that drive your business, we want to hear from you. […]
What are the Benefits of Deep Renovation?
Deep renovation can have a positive impact in many different ways. It is the best way to create energy efficiency and lower your energy bills as well as to give you a sense of refreshment and boost your mood. In order to decide whether or not a deep renovation is necessary for your property you […]
A Modern Approach to Envelope Renewal | The case of Harwood Manor
Building Envelope Maintenance Plan is the unique process that allows us, at New City, to apply our integrated thinking, hands-on experience, resources and manpower to safely clean and maintain your building. It is evident that envelope major renewals are inevitable for longterm building assets and the incremental costs should pay for themselves over the life […]
The most common Construction Risks and how to manage effectively
Everyone who works in construction surely knows all the unforeseen challenges along the way and the several different risks that people in the industry might encounter. Construction risks are a reality not only when building a new property but also during renovations or an envelope renewal process. The good news is that all but unpredicted […]
Why sustainability is a must in envelope building maintenance?
Sustainability in the last decade has been a trending topic. And there is a good reason for that, with a little effort we can maintain the natural resources of this planet for longer. When you maintain a building, you are trying to give the tenants a more healthy environment to live or work in, reduce […]
The Responsibilities and Rewards of a Project Manager
As a project manager, you know the importance of the role and the responsibilities it entails. At New City, we see the Project Manager as a person that will work closely with the production team and stakeholders and that will manage to maintain an excellent relationship with subcontractors and clients. We need people with ethos […]
How Effective Tenant Engagement can ensure project fulfillment on time and budget
As contractors, we are facing new and different challenges with every project we take on and our expertise can be acknowledged in the ways we find solutions that secure our client is satisfied in terms of cost and timeliness. The problem In 2017, we were hired to do a job for Grandview Terrace. The multi-unit […]
Expertise that encompasses all project types
Previous Next We endeavour the same level of commitment and attention to detail to projects of every size. In turn, our repeat client relationships stand as an utterance to our capacity to tackle and address challenging projects, exceed expectations, and deliver on our promise. For clients trying to set a pro forma with a venture […]
The steps for an effective Envelope Renewal Process
New City, experts in envelope renewal. At New City, we are attentive to detail in conducting analysis, investigating, and recovering our client’s building envelope. This encompasses material types that enable us to effectively address all aspects of building enclosures. With experience in properties ranging from modern curtain walls with integrated sunshades and mid-century hybrid construction, […]