Standards · Design principles · Industry insights · Practical applications · Canadian Codes, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

In our first three posts, we’ve journeyed through the “what and why” of Performance-Based Design (PBD), mapped out the typical PBD process and player lineup, and even gotten our hands dirty with the nitty-gritty of modeling, analysis, and verification. If you’ve been following along, you know PBD isn’t just a fancy buzzword; it’s a powerful approach to designing structures that meet specific, tangible performance goals.

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Design principles · Practical applications · Industry insights · Standards · Assembling Your Team & Nailing Down Performance Goals

Welcome back! In our last chat (An Introduction to Performance Based Design), we unpacked what Performance-Based Design (PBD) actually is and why it’s becoming such a critical approach, especially for us here in Canada dealing with everything from high seismic zones in B.C. to unique client demands across the country.

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