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Why Buildings Leak: Signs to Look For
As the winter months quickly approach, moisture builds and the resulting leaks in buildings become a more prevalent problem that needs to be quickly addressed. At their core, many building leaks that are properly investigated are linked to...
Alberta Building Code Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency Alberta is an incentivized program that provides rebates to Albertans seeking to reduce their energy footprint at home. Creating an energy efficient home saves owners money annually, with the main sources of savings being...
Restoring History: Caring for Older Homes
As more research and development is done in the construction industry, methods of constructing buildings and their respective materials have been changing. This is especially true for building envelopes that protect the interior of buildings...
Forensic Investigations: Common Problems Encountered (Stucco)
As a leading provider of forensic investigation services for local businesses, insurance companies, and homeowners, Orata Engineering has the distinct advantage of being able to identify common trends and problem areas that affect property...
Changes Made to the Calgary Building Maintenance Bylaw
Calgary's Building Maintenance Bylaw, which came into effect on January 1, works to protect the public from any falling debris. At Orata Engineering, we understand the importance of protecting the public at large, while also working to ensure...
Things to Consider Before Renovating a Historic Masonry Building
Historic homes offer artistry and craftsmanship that is hard for modern homes to match. At Orata Engineering, we understand how important it is to maintain the historic charm of a Calgary masonry building. That is why our Calgary team of highly trained envelope...
Why Drainage Plans Are Important
Two of the core services that Orata Engineering provides are drainage planning and site grading design. Drainage plans and site grading work together to manage surface water run-off, preventing it from damaging buildings, infrastructure and the environment. The role...
New Energy Efficiency Requirements of the Alberta Building Code
At Orata Engineering, envelope design is an important part of our envelope engineering services. The envelope design process is used to ensure that buildings are designed to be thermally efficient and fully capable of managing moisture while...
Site Grading Services in Calgary
One of the reasons that site grading services in Calgary are so important is that the city of Calgary has a site grading bylaw that all new residential and commercial building lots must comply with. The bylaw was developed to improve water drainage systems throughout...
What is Digital Terrain Modeling & Why is it Important?
One of the questions we get asked a lot at Orata Engineering has to do with digital terrain modeling. Many of us have heard of the term although not everyone is sure what it is and why it is important. Digital terrain modeling plays a critical role in site planning,...
