DFI announces new Tunneling and Underground Systems committee
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ECA conducts first-ever BAUER Drilling Rig Safety Training
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Canadian Construction Association: The U.S. imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum is unacceptable
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How to prevent accidents: five safety best practices that can help
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Link-Belt Cranes announces new 348 Series 2
Link-Belt Cranes has introduced the all-new 348 Series 2 300-ton (273-mt) lattice crawler crane
CCDA statement on women in trades
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Is an obligee bound to advertise a bond?
Supreme Court of Canada rules in favour of proactive reporting By Anthony R. Foderaro The Supreme Court of Canada has recently held that an obligee under a labour and material
Pile Integrity Testing
Applications and limitations
Slope Protection
The Geopier SRT system for slope stabilization is a cost-efficient, environmentally friendly option By Mark Tigchelaar, P. Eng. Construction projects often get a bad rap in terms of environmental and social impact in the vicinity of where they are happning.
Learning on the Job
Calgary's Matthew Paswisty, who joined the piling industry fresh out of high school, says his 13 years of deep foundation work has been quite the education
Go Big or Go Home
A challenging CFA jobsite for Keller Foundations in Canada By Celete Wilson What is the definition of a challenging jobsite? Some features of the Aurum Road project certainly make it a contender.
Staying on Track
Kelly-drilled piles stay true and on course through the use of Jean Lutz's PRAD sensor, a user-friendly system that takes immediate readings during the drilling process to ensure accurate verticality control By Lisa Gordon As construction moves increasingly into the vertical sphere, the importance of finding new ways to accurately
Lessons Learned
Learning from mistakes is one thing. But mitigating mistakes by managing expectations using an ironclad contract is another thing entirely, and can be the difference between a great job and a great loss. By Jess Campbell We all face challenges in our businesses from time to time. Arguably, how you handle those challenges is less about what you may lose
Building the Regina Bypass
Bermingham Foundation Solutions drives pile for the massive infrastructure project taking place in Saskatchewan's Queen City
Digging Deep
Years of experience plus in-depth knowledge of local soil and geological conditions mitigate challenges of predicting shoring performance before excavating
Solution Revolution
Kochi, Japan-based Giken Group of Companies has driven five decades of success by finding innovative construction solutions that benefit society By Kelly Gray For over 50 years Japan's Giken Group of Companies (Giken Ltd.) has been making revolutionary advances in piling technology.
Novaslice – Removing the Pile Headache
A new product from a start-up company across the pond is making it easier, faster and safer than ever to breakdown concrete pile heads By Paul Adair Novaslice Ltd. is a British company that has set out to improve the overall operation of concrete pile heads at the construction site,
Chinese Steel Pipe Company Benefits from Canadian Connection
Hefei Ziking Steel Pipe's presence in Canada allows for more direct interaction with customers By Pat Rediger Hefei Ziking Steel Pipe is a company that works hard to play to its strengths. The company, formed in 2004, operates a Longitudinal Submerge Arc Welding (LSAW) and rolled steel pipe mill in East China.
Strength in Numbers
SPL Consultants Limited offers a wealth of engineering expertise under one roof By Kelly Gray Strength in numbers is behind the growth of Toronto-based SPL Consultants Limited (SPL), a full-service, multidisciplinary ground engineering firm with offices in seven locations