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This thesis constitutes a study in the field of BIM-GIS interoperability, with a concentration on code compliance checking. Code checking requires appropriate computer-based models of building codes in digital format, zoning plans in GIS and building designs in BIM environment. …

In tall single-storey steel structures such as sports facilities, airplane hangars, industrial buildings or warehouses, multi-tiered concentrically braced frames (MT-CBFs) are commonly used. MT-CBFs consist of a bracing system where multiple braced panels are stacked over each o…

This report’s comparative analysis of Canada’s two earliest town planning journals reveals the evolution of planning during the nation’s rapid urban expansion from 1910-1930. Six grouped topics were analyzed – aesthetics, economics, environmental, health, social, and planning. T…