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MotoCut Pile Cutter

An innovative product from Finland makes the job of cutting piles faster, easier and safer By Mark Halsall In the early 2000s, a pair of Finnish construction workers, Teppei Morimoto and Antti Makinen, were carrying out the physically demanding task of cutting concrete foundation piles using handheld tools when they thought: there has to be a better way.

Soilmec SR-65 Blue Tech

What drillers want

Canada a Potential Market for Micropile Installation System

The Magnacore self-drilling anchor's hollow core allows cement grout to be poured into the ground while a micropile is installed By Jim Timlick An innovative micropile installation system designed for use on deep foundation stabilization projects with limited access has drawn rave reviews south of the border - and its U.S. supplier says its hoping to use it to crack the Canadian market in the not-too-distant future.

Life After Service

Two Canadian organizations are connecting the country's veterans with valuable career opportunities, helping to fill the skills gap in the construction industry By Rebecca Henderson Every year, 5,000 Canadians leave the military and transition back into civilian life. For many military personnel, it's a transition that can feel - at times - daunting.

Choosing a Hauling Partner

Equipment carriers need to know the type, size and weight of the equipment they'll be moving and whether it's been modified - surprises can lead to problems, delays or fines By Barb Feldman Some deep foundation contractors have in-house hauling fleets, but many don't. So, what should firms consider when selecting a hauling partner to deliver the equipment and materials they need to their jobsites?

Chasin’ Caisson

Lean and agile, Caisson Consultant Inc. is well positioned to respond to client demands in the foundation equipment industry when competitors cannot

Advances in Polymer Slurries

KB International delivers fluid success to the Canadian piling industry

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.

Business Insurance Policies

For the Coronavirus-era

Safety

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.