Drilling to the Core of Customer Service
Drill Hub Inc. supplies quality foundation drilling products with an emphasis on innovative solutions and fresh thinking
In the Know
Craig Berninger helped found Western Equipment Solutions four years ago. A long-time driller himself, it's clear Berninger has the right credentials for the job. By Mark Halsall Western Equipment Solutions is a distributor for numerous leading foundation brands, such as TEI Rock Drills, Soilmec, Intric, PTC, Junttan and Leffer. The company's sales manager, Craig Berninger, is a trained geologist with 20 years of experience as a driller and hydrologist - so when he's discussing drilling options with clients, they know they're getting the real deal.
COVID-19 Key Considerations
For construction contracts and disputes By Elliot Smith and Lia Bruschetta, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Industry is facing unprecedented times. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced every stakeholder in the construction pyramid to adapt to new challenges resulting from a shifting landscape of site closures, weakened supply chains and intensive new health and safety requirements. Construction may become more expensive and slower as new procedures are followed, and uncertainties are clouding the industry as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve - including possible future waves and governmental action.
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Time to Take Another Look at EHS Programs
An up-to-date and effective Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) program is integral to the success of any business, but in the construction industry particularly, achieving such a program can be complex, time-consuming and despite the best of intentions, is all too often lacking.
Settlement Control
Geopier Rammed Aggregate Pier® Armorpact® System By Mark Tigchelaar, P.Eng., GeoSolv Design/Build Inc. The Armorpact® system allows for dramatically increased load-carrying capacity in very soft clays/silts or organic soil, and has proven to be a very cost-effective solution for supporting structures of all shapes and sizes in some of the softest soils found in Canada.
Making a Difference
The Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association has been standing up for members for more than 60 years By Mark Halsall As in other areas across Canada, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic had a major dampening effect on construction in Alberta. Many projects were delayed or forced to incur extra costs, leaving contractors to bear much of the financial burden. The road-building industry in Alberta was no exception.
Big Rig a Big Deal
Fraste's MITO 100 TB is making a big impression in the Canadian construction industry By Jim Timlick We've all heard the phrase “go big or go home.” At its heart, it's an expression that encourages us to be bold in whatever we do. It's an appropriate way to describe the philosophy of Italian manufacturer Fraste and its MITO 100 TB (the TB stands for tieback), the company's latest, state-of-the-art drilling rig. It was unveiled for the first time at Bauma 2019 in Munich, Germany, the world's largest construction machinery trade fair.
Waterfront Workspace
Trisect Construction Ltd., effortlessly hands-off new building to PortsToronto By Kelly Gray On-time and on budget are proud achievements for builders and contractors. Doing so during a pandemic is an even larger source of achievement. This is exactly what happened with the new PortsToronto Works Facility Building at 23 Unwin Ave., on Toronto's downtown waterfront, adjacent to the cruise ship terminal.
Driving Engagement Through Competition
There's nothing like a friendly contest to elevate employee commitment and boost productivity By Lisa Gordon Despite working remotely since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees say competition is ratcheting up among workplace teams. According to an August report released by global staffing firm Robert Half, more than one-quarter of U.S. office workers surveyed feel the work environment has become increasingly competitive compared to last year. Younger workers aged 18 to 40 were more likely to report rising competitiveness, as did more men than women.
New Technology Could be a Virtual Bonanza
Virtual reality and augmented reality are still new technologies in the construction sector, but could be potential game-changers in the not-too-distant future.
FDS Foundation Drilling Services Inc.
Having all the necessary drilling tools and casings on hand can be a problem for foundation drilling companies when starting new projects. This Toronto company’s rental service can ensure the equipment is there when needed
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COVID-19
Strange new world of OHS issues at construction sites By Patrick Groom and Victor Kim, McMillan LLP In this strange new world of construction during the COVID-19 pandemic, new types of protective equipment, physical distancing measures, hygiene practices and health screening measures - many of which were unimaginable or unnecessary on construction sites only a few months ago - have become widely accepted. These measures will likely remain in place throughout the pandemic and may continue after.
Brandt completes GeoShack/INTEQ acquisition, expands to serve entire Canadian geopositioning market
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Construction holds up well during pandemic
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Construction Data Management
How data is the foundation for pile engineering By Edwin Elmendorp, Kinsmen Group With COVID-19 ravaging through the world, a new norm has emerged that affects every corner of the old way of living. Everyone is adjusting and surviving, but emerging stronger is not so easy to tackle or always possible. The construction industry in general has been slow to innovate for decades, with a growth in productivity of just one per cent and large risks, combined with this unprecedented disruption, the time to lead is now.