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Business

Business Insurance Policies

For the Coronavirus-era

Written by Travis McElvany, HUB International
November 2020 Read more
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.

Education

Settlement Control

Geopier Rammed Aggregate Pier® Armorpact® System

Written by Mark Tigchelaar, P.Eng., GeoSolv Design/Build Inc.
November 2020 Read more
Profile

Making a Difference

The Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association has been standing up for members for more than 60 years

Education

Big Rig a Big Deal

Fraste's MITO 100 TB is making a big impression in the Canadian construction industry

Projects

Waterfront Workspace

Trisect Construction Ltd., effortlessly hands-off new building to PortsToronto

Education

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.

Business

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.

Profile

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

Business

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.

Written by Patrick Groom and Victor Kim, McMillan LLP
September 2020 Read more
Industry News

Brandt completes GeoShack/INTEQ acquisition, expands to serve entire Canadian geopositioning market

Industry News

Written by Piling Canada
September 2020 Read more
Industry News

Wayne Lefebre brings 40 years of experience to Matcom

Industry News

Written by Piling Canada
September 2020 Read more
Business

Construction Data Management

How data is the foundation for pile engineering

Written by Edwin Elmendorp, Kinsmen Group
September 2020 Read more
Safety

PPE for Women in Construction

The right piece - and fit - are critical

Written by Shel Zolkewich
September 2020 Read more
Education

Enter the Geopier Rammed Aggregate Pier

The Geopier RAP system for ground improvement

Written by Mark Tigchelaar, P. Eng., GeoSolv Design/Build
September 2020 Read more
Education

One-Stop Pile Cleaning

Pilecap Inc. offers novel automated pile cleaning solution

Technical

A New Choice for Deep Foundations

Expander Body International is setting out to fundamentally change the way we think about foundations

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Piling Canada is the premier national voice for the Canadian deep foundation construction industry. Each issue is dedicated to providing readers with current and informative editorial, including project updates, company profiles, technological advancements, safety news, environmental information, HR advice, pertinent legal issues and more.

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