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Education

Underground Investigation and Risk Management – Part 2

Risk and projects By Masoud Manzari, P.Eng. and Mark Tigchelaar, P. Eng., GeoSolv Design/Build The first article of this series covered “What is Risk?” Now we will discuss how risk and projects interact.

Written by Masoud Manzari, P.Eng. and Mark Tigchelaar, P. Eng., GeoSolv Design/Build
December 2019 Read more
Business

The Art of Networking Inside Your Company

How to build camaraderie, co-operation and a cohesive team By Liz Goodgold When we hear the term “networking,” most of us think about meeting folks outside of our company. However, the true power of networking resides with making a connection inside of your company.

Business

Is Your Bias Showing?

How to spot and change unconscious bias in the workplace

Written by Ron Price and Stacy Ennis
December 2019 Read more
Business

Let’s Get Political

Getting involved with local, provincial and federal government can help steer the change that impacts your business By Melissa Campeau When you consider a deep foundations contractor's long list of responsibilities, political activism doesn't usually spring to mind - but business owners who ignore government affairs do so at their own risk.

Written by Melissa Campeau
December 2019 Read more
Education

Safety First

Midwest Caissons helps spearhead much-needed drill rig operator certification program

Written by Heather Hudson
December 2019 Read more
Projects

Whale Tail Dike

Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. innovates to complete unique piling project in Nunavut

Education

Application of Non-Destructive Testing Solutions

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.

Written by Farid Moradi and Hamed Layssi, FPrimeC Solutions Inc., and Ignacio Zulaga, geotecnia.ONLINE
December 2019 Read more
Education

State of the Industry

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.

Education

Operation Energy

Danish company re-introduces piles that harness geothermal energy

Written by Heather Hudson
December 2019 Read more
Education

Deep Foundations Work Goes Electric

First application of global innovation

Profile

SPD Enters the Canadian Market

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.

Profile

 Masters of the Pivot

Reliable Welding Services' ability to adapt to the sudden ebbs and flows of industry ensures their clients can rely on them

Industry News

ECA promotes Sciortino to northeast regional sales manager

ECA promotes Anthony Sciortino to northeast regional sales manager.

Industry News

Liebherr releases “Compendium Deep Foundation”

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Industry News

Unprecedented anytime, anywhere tracking capabilities

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Industry News

Pile Dynamics’ State of Practice: Quality Control of Deep Foundations Seminar

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