November 6, 2017 | Blog 

Bringing Two of Our Favourite Things Together - Design & Vines - Featuring Mission Hill Family Estate Winery and Patkau Architects, Sponsored by Ten Plus Architectural Products

A perfectly oaked chardonnay and an innovative building designed to integrate seamlessly with nature… While these two things are seemingly unrelated, they are both rooted in a foundation of science and design.

October 16, 2017 | Blog 

Broadway Tech Centre's Advanced High-Tech Office Complex in Downtown Vancouver  Benefits from Louvers and Sunshades 

In our opinion, Broadway Tech Centre is one of the best illustrations of a project located in downtown Vancouver utilizing sunshades and louvers as a major visual and performance element of the exterior design.

September 14, 2017 | Blog 

Architectural Louvers from Ten Plus Utilized to Improve Energy Efficiencies of Kelowna's New Okanagan Centre for Innovation 

The Okanagan Centre for Innovation (OCI), located in the heart of Kelowna’s cultural district, is a six-storey, 105,000 sqft, state-of-the-art centre, designed to help build Canada’s most innovative, creative and entrepreneurial technology community.

July 19, 2017 | Blog 

Architects & Engineers in Saskatoon & Regina are Invited to Meet with John Riley to Discover New and Innovative Building Envelope Products & Green Roof Systems

John Riley from InterCoast Building Solutions will be travelling to Saskatoon and Regina next week to meet with Architects and Engineers interested in finding out more on innovative Building Envelope products and Green Roof Systems.

June 9, 2017 | Blog 

Design and Spec Notes for Perimeter Grade Beams Using Concrete Faced Insulating Wall Panels from Tech-Crete

A detail that’s readily overlooked but tremendously important to the overall appearance of commercial buildings is what owners and customers see when they walk into a retail establishment. Here are some pictures of Tech-Crete CFI Concrete Faced Insulation being used on perimeter grade beams.

May 23, 2017 | Blog 

Splatsin First Nation Circular Community Center Perimeter Grade Beam is Insulated and Finished with Locally Manufactured Tech-Crete CFI in Enderby BC

InterCoast Building Solutions are pleased to report that a BC produced product, Tech-Crete Concrete Faced Insulation, was chosen by the Architects Ted J.

April 25, 2017 | Blog 

Design Notes and Update Revisions for your Master Specifications for Your Architectural Projects

InterCoast Building Solutions is committed to ensuring that our technical documentation and Master Specification library is up-to-date and current for the Spec Writer and Architect community in Vancouver and Western Canada.

February 09, 2017 | Blog 

Essential Design Elements and Criteria for Selecting the Optimum Louvers & Sunshades for Your Architectural Projects

We’ve found during several recent Learning Events and meetings, that with the increasing adoption of higher efficiency building design, and the prevalence of LEED and Net Zero projects in Vancouver and Western Canada, louver and sunshade design and selection has become a crucial factor to Architects. 

We recognize that

January 20, 2017 | Blog 

SRP AirOutshieldTM ROOF Breathable Underlayment for Sloped Roofs Used in Tile Reroofing Project at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital AB  

David Leonard of Entuitive Civil Engineering was in charge of this 10 Month project to replace the failing Tile Roof on the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital in beautiful Banff Alberta.

December 1, 2016 | Blog 

Construction Canada Magazine Recently Featured Insightful Articles on the Benefits of Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation  

“Reducing the operational energy use and increasing durability should be the prime concerns of architects who wish to design and build ‘green’ building,” according to John Straube, PhD, P.Eng., principal at RDH Building Science and RDH Building Science Labs.

September 8, 2016 | Blog 

InterCoast Building Solutions Supplies SRP's AirOutshield Super Permeable Air Barrier System for new Development in Calgary AB 

Palfreyville Condominiums by RJK Developments, designed by S2 Architecture - prominent Calgary-based Architects - is a 19 unit four story development on the corner of second Avenue and ninth Street NW.

August 3, 2016 | Blog 

InterCoast Building Solutions is Delighted to be a Sponsor for the 19th Annual "Golf for Guide Dogs" Event 

The BC & Alberta Guide Dogs organization provides an invaluable service of raising and training professional Guide Dogs to assist visually impaired individuals and Autistic children. 

The "Golf for Guide Dogs" event, hosted by hockey legend Howie Meeker and his wife Leah, will be held at Mayfair

May 30, 2016 | Blog 

InterCoast Building Solutions have added to their Green Roof Systems Resources for Vancouver BC section featuring Columbia Green Technologies Extensive & Intensive Green Roof Systems including comprehensive information for specifying your next Vancouver Green Roof project. 

The Technical Resources section for Columbia Green Technologies' Green Roof Systems includes: 

• Green Roof Systems Brochures & Case Studies
  
• System Specifications
  
• 3D Drawings including Green Roof AutoCad, Revit &

May 3, 2016 | Blog 

InterCoast Building Solutions is pleased to announce their appointment as official representatives for Columbia Green Technologies in Western Canada. Columbia Green provides a range of innovative Green Roof Solutions engineered to maximize stormwater retention and create the ideal environment for optimal Green Roof plant health. Alt: Green Roof Systems for Vancouver BC with Columbia Green Technologies Green Roof Solutions.

February 18, 2016 | Blog 

There’s building trade conferences and then there’s Buildex Vancouver

There's Still Time to Register for BUILDEX 2016, Feb 24 & 25th at the Vancouver Conference Centre West. Join Intercoast Building Solutions' John Riley at the BASF Booth #727 with all your questions about the innovative Closed Cell & Open Cell Spray Foam Polyurethane Insulation solutions offered by BASF.

February  5, 2016 | Blog 

The Smarter Way to Protect Your Green Roof!

The Smartex® Intelligent Green Roof and Flat Roof monitoring systems provide you with the confidence that you always know your roof membranes are secure and leak free.

January  19, 2016 | Blog 

RCI Western Canada is holding its annual Seminar, Tradeshow and AGM event in Vancouver BC in February. If you are looking for the latest information on roofing, waterproofing and building envelope technology and best practices then this is the event for you.

December 22, 2015 | Blog 

As the end of year holiday season is upon us again we are looking forward to a busy and prosperous 2016 as we enter Year 14 of our membership in the Manufacturers’ Agents National Association (MANA).

MANA has been promoting excellence in representing manufacturer’s products since 1947.

November 18, 2015 | Blog 

This month's Green Building Partner Spotlight shines on the Ener-Spray Group, who have just been featured in SprayFoam Professional Magazine in an interview with Lane Cooper, Vice President of Ener-Spray.

October 20, 2015 | Blog 

Join InterCoast Building Solutions on Thursday, October 22nd as we attend RCI Western Canada's Half Day Seminar on Wall Assemblies and Sloped Roofs. 

Highlights of this event include:

"R22 Wall Assemblies and Basic Building Science Principles" by Lorne Ricketts, MASc, EIT, RDH Building Engineer

• The R22 level of thermal performance is required by the Vancouver Building By-Law.

October 16, 2015 | Blog 

Helping British Columbia’s Building Industry Professionals Mitigate Thermal Bridging to Improve Building Envelope Thermal Performance and Reduce Energy Use

This comprehensive building envelope construction and costing guide is intended to help British Columbia’s building industry address the impact of thermal bridging to improve building envelope thermal performance and reduce energy use. 

It seeks to inform and assist B.C.

June 23, 2015 | Blog 

InterCoast Building Solutions is pleased to announce its new partnership with Ten Plus Metal Architectural Products. InterCoast will be representing the Ontario-based company’s line of Division 8 specialty architectural products, including aluminum Louvers, Sunshades and Visions Screens, across Western Canada. 

This is an exciting partnership for us.

June 15, 2015 | Blog 

Hydrotech International has recognized InterCoast Building Solutions and John Riley for representing the company’s product line across Canada for the past 10 years. 

It was a surprise and an honour to receive the award,” says the president and founder of InterCoast. “It’s hard to believe that it’s been 10 years already.

June 9, 2015 | Blog 

Residential, commercial and institutional buildings generate more than half of a city’s green house gas emissions. Heating and cooling these buildings accounts for approximately 30 per cent of a city’s energy consumption. The operation of buildings without green construction considerations takes a hefty toll on the environment.

June 1, 2015 | Blog 

Attending Canada Green Building Council National Conference and Building Expo this Wednesday and Thursday? 

Be sure to visit InterCoast on the trade show floor. Also setting up a booth at the expo will be one of our valued partners, Tech-Crete. 

If you haven’t planned on attending the June 3 – 4 event, you might want to reconsider.

April 21, 2015 | Blog 

ROOFTech Canadian Roofing Exhibition Offers Opportunities to Meet With Industry Experts 

A breach in your roofing materials or building membrane can have devastating effects on any project or green roof. Even a tiny water leak left undetected can result in major, expensive repairs that could potentially lead to litigation.

March 18, 2015 | Blog 

Becoming Contractor of the Year is the title of Ronald Coleman’s excellent business book that’s now available for Kindle. And it’s a book that everyone who is working as a hired gun in the construction industry should read.

February 19, 2015 | Blog 

There’s building trade conferences and then there’s Buildex Vancouver

This annual event is Western Canada’s largest conference for building industry professionals. On February 25 and 26, 2015, more than 13,500 architects, engineers, contractors, designers and property managers will come together to discover new trends in building and management at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre West.

January 28, 2015 | Blog 

It took a while, but the wait was worth it. After a four-month search, we’re pleased to announce that Lisa Little has been hired as our new Architectural Sales Rep. Bringing enthusiasm, energy and a commitment to excellent customer service, Lisa was the fit we were looking for. What does this mean for you? Even better service than we’ve been providing since 2002.

January 8, 2015 | Blog 

Looking for the latest information about roofing, waterproofing and building envelope technology and best practices? Then make a point of attending the RCI Western Canada Seminar, AGM and Trade Show on Friday, January 16 at Vancouver’s Italian Culture Centre (3075 Slocan Street). You can register for the event, which qualifies for 5.25 CEHs, online at www.rciwesterncanada.org or by calling 604-317-6006.

December 30, 2014 | Blog 

With New Year’s around the corner — it’s only two days away —it seems like a natural time to reflect on the past year. Earlier this month, I received notice that InterCoast Building Solutions is about to enter Year 13 of our membership in the Manufacturers’ Agents National Association (MANA). 

MANA has been promoting excellence in representing manufacturer’s products since 1947.

December 18, 2014 | Blog 

A re-imagining of a classic Vancouver mid-rise, early-20th century office building has won two prestigious Urban Development Institute Pacific Region (UDI) awards. 564 Beatty, now a 10-storey mixed commercial building, was recognized as both “Best in Show” and “Best Heritage.” The awards, recognizing a broad-range of projects representing 20 categories, celebrate the achievements of the UDI’s more than 650 corporate members throughout BC.

December 2, 2014 | Blog 

Whether your company installs green roofs or provides janitorial services, you’re in the business of managing people. What would happen if you turned those people into engaged, loyal ambassadors for your business? The path to creating a more engaged workplace is outlined in The Dream Manager, a revolutionary management book by Matthew Kelly.

November 18, 2014 | Blog 

Not too many years ago, the idea of a park being created storeys above the ground was considered ludicrous. When the concept of transforming New York’s long abandoned High Line rail line into a green space was introduced in the early 2000s, many of that city’s residents scoffed. Modelled on Paris’ Promenade plantée, the first phase of the linear park was completed in 2009.

November 4, 2014 | Blog 

It’s a shocking fact, but per capita greenhouse gas emissions in Canada are among the highest in the world. And more than half of those greenhouse gas emissions are coming from buildings. Upcoming changes to the Vancouver Building By-Law (VBBL) are positioned to improve this situation.

June 26, 2014 | Blog 

InterCoast at the 2014 BC Land Summit

The 2014 BC Land Summit: Collaborations & Connections conference was held May 14-16th at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre.

April 23, 2014 | Blog 

A Unique Temporary Park Takeover Outside the BC Land Summit

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the BCLSA as a professional body.

April 15, 2014 | Blog 

The 2014 BC Land Summit – Collaborations & Connections – will be an interdisciplinary conference organized by the BC Land Summit Society (BCLSS) whose members all share ties to land and land-use in British Columbia. 

Following on the success of the first two BC Land Summit conferences in 2004 and 2009, each of the members of BCLSS has agreed to again hold its annual conference

March 31, 2014 | Blog 

Paul Kephart, President of Rana Crek Ecological Designs, is really excited to have been asked to be the keynote speaker at this year’s Big Ideas Seminar’s. Renowned designer, biologist, and expert in land-use planning, Paul is best known for his pioneering efforts in Living Architecture, an alternative approach to conventional development through sustainable design strategies.

March 26, 2014 | Blog 

Brock White Canada Company LLC a major distributor of Tech-Crete Concrete Faced Insulated Wall & Roof Panels have just drawn to a close a mini tradeshow called BW Connect. BW Connect offers product training for technical staff and salespeople throughout Western Canada. All of the offices operated by Brock White Canada were represented.

March 19, 2014 | Blog 

For this week’s story we wanted to change direction and take a moment to reflect. This year the British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects (BCSLA) celebrates 50 years of practice within our profession.

March 12, 2014 | Blog 

Here at InterCoast we are getting very excited about the Big Ideas in Living Architecture Seminars that are taking place in April and one of the foremost authorities in building storm water management systems will be there to share his thoughts and ideas with you.

March 5, 2014 | Blog 

InterCoast Building Solutions is Proud to Host BIG IDEAS IN LIVING ARCHITECTURE

Want to learn how you can incorporate Living Green Spaces into your next award winning design?

Interested in exploring key design concepts associated with Sustainable Architecture & Sustainable Buildings?

Join us for this unique opportunity to interact with an enviable panel of guest speakers who are at the forefront of green design and

March 1, 2014 | Blog 

InterCoast Building Solutions is delighted to bring to you a full day seminar featuring experts in building science on April 14 or April 15, 2014. The Symposium will examine the latest technologies for sustainable architectural design using advanced building envelope technologies including a focus on green roof technologies.

February 14, 2014 | Blog 

You may have noticed over the last 10 plus years, buildings popping up that are incorporating “green” spaces, in areas you may not expect to find them. These literally “living” roofs and walls are being incorporated into new designs and rejuvenating older buildings that are sometimes eyesores.

February 7, 2013 | Blog 

Canadian building professionals prefer SRP Canada Inc. air and water membranes to protect their buildings from premature deterioration, moisture, mould and structural damage. 

As the pioneer of breathable air barrier membranes for secondary drainage in wall systems and sloped roofs, SRP Canada Inc. set the standard for building envelope protection with a three-layer polypropylene that installs under wall and roofing systems to control moisture.

January 31, 2013 | Blog 

Gracom Masonry BC Hydro in Maple Ridge BC is a recently completed project that utilizes the SRP AirOutshield™ Wall UV breathable underlayment product. 

The Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical and Fire Contractors were all handled through Omicron, Vancouver.

January 29, 2013 | Blog 

Maple Ridge’s facilities department keeps trying to find ways to save energy and money as it maintains, parks, buildings and pools throughout the district. 

One recent project, just completed, involved putting white, insulated reflective panels on the roof of the RCMP building to reflect back the sun’s rays and reduce air conditioning costs in the warm months. 

The 30-year-old roof had to be replaced, so

January 23, 2013 | Blog 

FRESH STREET MARKET SHOWS OFF IT’S GREEN WALL IN WEST VANCOUVER, BC 

CONGRATULATIONS!  

The Fresh Street Market opening at 1650 Marine Drive in West Vancouver was a huge success. Everyone involved was very pleased with the transformation. The additional plants and replacements, especially in the lower half of the Living Green Wall, make a big difference.

December 28, 2012 | Blog 

PROJECT PROFILE - WESTERLEIGH RETIREMENT RESIDENCE, WEST VANCOUVER, BC

Architect: Besharat Friars Architects 

Landscape Architect: PWL Partnership 

Hydrotech Installers: Solid Ground Contracting 

Waterproofing: Blue Pine/Landscape Contractor 

System: Etera Sedum Tile, Hydrotech Garden Roof Assembly, MM 6125 EV 

Significant Feature: This is the first Hydrotech Garden Roof Assembly to utilize Etera Sedum Tile as part of Instant Green.

December 28, 2012 | Blog 

PROJECT PROFILE - BOW VALLEY SQUARE, CALGARY, AB 

Architect: BC MP Architects Inc. 

Landscape Architects: Matrix Landscape Architecture

Hydrotech Garden Roof application: Skyline Building Envelope Solutions

Significant Feature: First Hydrotech Garden Roof Assembly to use Hydrotech GardNet And Sempergreen Sedum Carpet on a greater than 45° slope.

November 8, 2012 | Blog 

Thursday, November 8th at 9pm THE GRANDE DAME OF GREEN DESIGN

Cornelia Hahn Oberlander is this country’s pre-eminent landscape architect. Her love of nature and respect for the environment has guided and inspired her work from the grounds of the National Gallery in Ottawa to the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver.

October 1, 2012 | Blog 

Here is a tongue in cheek picture of the doghouse with a Garden Roof System. Just goes to show that even dogs appreciate the benefits of having a rooftop garden.

AugiDoggie who owns this house is out on the rubber bone circuit telling all his buddies what a great idea it turn out to be.

September 10, 2012 | Blog 

With the impending changes to the building code more and more building designers are looking at continuous insulation on the exterior of buildings.TechCrete CFI Wall Insulation is an ideal way to insulate perimeter grade beams loading dock areas and walls where higher than normal abuse resistance is required.

September 3, 2012 | Blog 

As you drive through Richmond BC heading North on Highway 99 you will notice a new Living Green Wall on the Richmond Mini building. 

This Living Green Wall features plants in the form of a honeybee flying over the green fields of Richmond. Off to the right of the bee is the sun that will eventually identify itself as the plants mature.

August 20, 2012 | Blog 

On the Richmond Mini building, an additional SRP breathable air barrier material was installed behind the Evergreen Vertical Living Green Wall system. 

SRP Air Outshield breathable air barrier proved to be the ideal solution behind the Rain Screen Assembly of the wall. Its lightweight easy-to-use attributes were appreciated by the installation crew.

August 15, 2012 | Blog 

Recently, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) presented an Honorary Doctor of Technology degree to world-renowned landscape architect, Dr. Cornelia Hahn Oberlander.  

This award is presented to individuals who are widely acknowledged for outstanding service to their community and sustained achievement in their areas of expertise.

July 10, 2012 | Blog 

Intercoast recently completed an Evergreen Vertical Green Wall system at 700 W. 8th Avenue in Vancouver. Aretha design of the wall system was done in collaboration with Henrique’s Partners Architects and Philips Smallberg Landscape Architects. 

This vertical green wall features a wide variety of plants with green foliage which will tolerate cold weather conditions on the NE corner of the building.

June 6, 2012 | Blog 

InterCoast Building Solutions is very pleased to represent SRP Canada Inc. featuring breathable membranes for sloped roof and vertical green wall applications. 

The SRP AirOutshield Wall is a secondary drainage plane and air barrier material behind range green wall cladding systems. It has an exceptionally high rating of 120 perms – one of the highest in the industry.

February 14, 2012 | Blog 

InterCoast Building Solutions is proud to be an industry partner with the BCIT Centre for Architectural Ecology and supports the Centre’s innovative research on green roof and living wall systems.    

InterCoast would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Ms.

April 10, 2012 | Blog

Tech-Crete (Insulated Wall & Roof Panel Systems) is pleased to announce several new updates to the CFI concrete faced wall system which now includes surface burning characteristics of CFI wall panels in accordance with Can/ULC s 102-10 fire testing.

October 20, 2011 | Blog

We enable people to enjoy an improved quality of life through the green environmentally friendly products that we sell. The architects that we work with enrich their client’s lives with the innovative buildings they design using the systems we represent.