Midwest Caissons helps spearhead much-needed drill rig operator certification program By Heather Hudson Every industry has its blind spots. For technology companies, it's the failure to protect the privacy of customer data. In retail, it's dangerous and unfair labour practices in overseas manufacturing facilities. Once identified, measures can be taken to address and eradicate a blind spot, but it often takes a tragedy before industries are moved to act.
Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. innovates to complete unique piling project in Nunavut
In Integrity Evaluation of New and Existing Foundations By Farid Moradi and Hamed Layssi, FPrimeC Solutions Inc., and Ignacio Zulaga, geotecnia.ONLINE Evaluating the load bearing capacity of existing and newly constructed deep foundations and piles has been of interest to engineers and piling contractors for years.
Experts on both sides of the Atlantic weigh in on some of the challenges facing the construction sectors in Canada and in Europe, and how they're being addressed By Mark Halsall There are numerous challenges facing the building industry these days, not just in Canada but in many other parts of the world. For one, there's generally a lack of skilled trades workers entering the construction business.
Danish company re-introduces piles that harness geothermal energy
First application of global innovation
A major player in Scandinavia's drilling industry sells its first rig in Canada By Jim Timlick Scandinavian Pile Driving (SPD) has become a major player in the foundation drilling industry in Scandinavia since the company was established by founder Magnus Andersson in 1993, and has been mentioned as one of the region's fastest growing companies.
Reliable Welding Services' ability to adapt to the sudden ebbs and flows of industry ensures their clients can rely on them By Bilal Rana Rick Morawski started his business as a construction company in 1978. Forty years later, fueled by a unique blend of optimism, versatility and grit, he's still in business.
ECA promotes Anthony Sciortino to northeast regional sales manager.
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Ray Kemppainen has been with ECA Canada for close to 30 years and was recently promoted to vice president By Paul Adair In January, Ray Kemppainen was promoted to vice president at ECA Canada Company, a leading distributor of specialty foundation equipment in Eastern Canada. He had previously served as a branch manager since September 2009.
Matcom hosts Lift & Move career fair to show off trade industry opportunities By Kelly Gray Moving heavy machinery takes skill, experience and enthusiasm. A successful move requires a staff of diligent tradespeople who are committed to efficiency, safety and quality. Though many are unaware of the variety of careers that exist in the field of machinery moving,
Underground Investigation and Risk Management Part 1 By Masoud Manzari, P.Eng. and Mark Tigchelaar, P.Eng., GeoSolv Design/Build When embarking on a project in any capacity (owner, contractor or designer) what are the most important issues that keep you up at night? The answer is cost, scheduling, performance and safety. These items, directly or indirectly, are tied to money.
