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On the Cover
Ten years ago, the first edition of Piling Canada, Issue 1 2006,
was released. With the Quarter 1 2016 issue of the magazine,
we’re celebrating 10 years
of hard work and success
in bringing our readers the
premiere publication for
Canada’s deep foundation
construction industry. To
reminisce, we selected the
10 best articles that have
appeared in these pages over
the past decade. Find out
the winners by turning to
page 14 and be sure to visit
www.pilingcanada.ca to read
the full copy of each top choice!
THE IMAGES USED ON THE COVER ARE COURTESY OF
PILING CANADA’S READERS AND ADVERTISERS
TOP PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ANCHOR GROUP OF COMPANIES
DEPARTMENTS
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
It’s Celebration Time!
PROJECT SPOTLIGHTS
Powering the Future
Five thousand piles set Manitoba’s Keewatinohk
converter station on solid foundations
Power from Piling
Cyntech and Keller contribute to the
Western Alberta Transmission Line
INDUSTRY PROFILE
DFI Celebrates 40 Years
The Deep Foundations Institute has a diverse
membership that encompasses all disciplines
of the deep foundations industry
COMPANY PROFILES
The Next Step
Anchor Shoring Group is acquired by GFL
Excavating Corporation – Offering demolition,
excavation and shoring services together
A New Era
Innovative Piling Solutions, Saskatchewan’s
largest piling company, sets its sights on going
national to give back to their community
Bigger and Better
Selix Equipment Inc. is focused on
safety and after-sales service
Strong and Steady
Trottier Piling enjoys staying small and dependable
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Winning with Attitude
Westco Drilling & Piles Ltd. continues
its success in deep foundations
LEGAL
Going, Going, Gone?
Relief from strict compliance with timelines
under builders’ liens legislation
INDUSTRY NEWS
News Pile
NETWORKING CORNER
Meet a Piling Professional
Andy Sneddon, Graham Piling Services
FEATURE
COVER FEATURE
Celebrating 10 Years of Piling Canada
The Unofficial Piling Canada
Editor’s Choice Awards
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