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

How to look great on video conferences

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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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Wayne Lefebre brings 40 years of experience to Matcom

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Construction Data Management

How data is the foundation for pile engineering

PPE for Women in Construction

The right piece - and fit - are critical

Enter the Geopier Rammed Aggregate Pier

The Geopier RAP system for ground improvement

One-Stop Pile Cleaning

Pilecap Inc. offers novel automated pile cleaning solution

A New Choice for Deep Foundations

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

Fort Frankfurt Project

Trevi faced and won the challenge of carrying out all the foundation works in a rather complex context Submitted by Trevi Group Four Frankfurt is a unique high-rise building in the heart of Frankfurt's city centre in Germany. Thanks to its purchase in 2015, Groß & Partner Grundstücksentwicklungsgesellschaft laid the foundations for the execution of this mega-project.

Rebuilding Cammies Brook Bridge

A simple, cost-effective system provides the best solution for Tripp Marine on a tight jobsite

The Art of Tooling and Wear Part Selection and Maintenance

Unexpected conditions and countless variables prove that the choice of tooling and parts is not an exact science By Colleen Birchwood When it comes to drilling a deep foundation into rock or silty soils, selecting the best tooling and wear parts for the job will help to keep a project on track and on budget.

A New Outlook

Watson Drill Rigs charts a new path for the future with the introduction of CAT-based hydraulic rotary machines

GeoVerra

A new leader in the Canadian surveying and geomatics industry

Floating Safely

Poseidon Barge keeps marine projects afloat with innovative solutions By Olive Taylor Poseidon Barge takes pride in offering some of the most versatile and innovative portable sectional marine barges in the industry. Since 1995, the U.S.-based company has been renting or selling sectional barges, hydraulic winches and hydraulic propulsion units to heavy highway construction contractors, bridge contractors, dredging contractors, marine contractors and diving contractors.