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When you’re able to drop yourself
into a beautiful place like Jasper
National Park, it makes you think
about how fantastic our world is.
about piling in a protected park environment. The article
gave me insight into things like how your equipment and
materials must be absolutely pristine to enter and work in
the park, and failure to comply can potentially be punishable
by jail time.
Our cover story brings you some ideas and best practices
for managing your own environmental impact when working
on projects. Some of Canada’s top contractors weighed
in on what their process is to ensure they’re compliant with
regulations at all times, and what to do when encountered
with a challenging environmental problem. Turn to page 20
to read more.
In another feature article, Matt Houston of RSC Bio
Solutions explains environmentally acceptable lubricants
(EALs), and how to choose the best option for your
equipment and job. He outlines Canadian regulations and
requirements, and breaks down different EAL formulas. To
read Matt’s article, head to page 26.
I hope that you enjoy this issue of Piling Canada. As
always, I look forward to your feedback. If you’re interested
in featuring your company or your projects in the magazine,
please let me know. You can reach me anytime at the
contact information below. I’m happy to provide you with a
professional writer to help you tell your story.
The digital edition is now up and live on pilingcanada.ca;
I encourage you to share your favourite articles with your
colleagues, customers and friends.
Happy reading,
Jill Harris
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jharris@lesterpublications.com
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