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Safety

 It’s in the Eyes

 How an eye-scanning technology will revolutionize testing for impairment in the workplace By Colleen Birchwood The legalization of cannabis has many employers scrambling to catch up with the legislation, particularly in industries in which working safely can prevent serious injuries and even save lives. One employer in the heavy construction industry plans on using cutting-edge technology to ensure workers aren't impaired or fatigued on the job.

Written by Colleen Birchwood
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Profile

Breaking the Mould

As president and CEO of B.C.'s Fraser River Pile & Dredge, Sarah Clark is one of the few women at the top of the piling profession in Canada By Mark Halsall Founded in 1911 in New Westminster, B.C., Fraser River Pile & Dredge (FRPD) has grown to become Canada's largest marine and land foundations firm. In recent years, this growth has been guided by Sarah Clark, a Queen's University engineering graduate who rose through the ranks in various capacities in the construction industry to become president and CEO of FRPD.

Education

The Pacific Lifter

PPM introduces the biggest crane in Seattle since Frasier By Jim Chliboyko To paraphrase a line from Jaws, there comes a time when any growing construction company says to themselves, “We're going to need a bigger crane.”

Written by Jim Chliboyko
December 2018 Read more
Projects

Building the New Champlain Bridge

How BAUER Foundations Canada played a key role in the deep foundation work required for Montreal’s multi-billion infrastructure project

Projects

A Challenging and Rewarding Project

Bermingham Foundation Solutions works alongside Rankin Construction on Amherst Island ferry docks project

Profile

Drill Down Rise Up

How do you build something from nothing? Fail. Fail again. Then keep right on going.

Written by Jess Campbell
December 2018 Read more
Profile

The Science – and Art – of Geostructural Engineering

Working as a team to identify and solve complex challenges requires both discipline and creativity

Profile

Company Digs Deep into Canadian Market

The Canadian division of Australian-based Hard Metals is starting to make its mark thanks to its innovative technology

Business

Opportunity in Canada

Liebherr's annual press tour highlighted Canada's importance for the construction industry

Written by Lindsay Risto
December 2018 Read more
Business

Trade Troubles

With the new USMCA signed, but not yet ratified, attention is returning to steel and aluminum - the two biggest casualties in an escalating trade war where the stakes get higher every day

Projects

Getting  There

Keller Foundations Ltd. is using its experience with challenging projects to help deliver the largest transit expansion in Toronto's history

Written by Colleen Birchwood
December 2018 Read more
Business

A Better Dig

Junttan's newly redesigned PMx26 enhances capability when piling jobs face tough conditions

Profile

Big Things Really do Come in Little Packages

Berminghammer's new EML30 excavator-mounted pile driving unit offers portability, costs savings and could change the way some foundations are built

Industry News

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) has awarded two new contracts

Industry News

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September 2018 Read more
Industry News

DFI announces new Tunneling and Underground Systems committee

Industry News

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September 2018 Read more
Industry News

ECA conducts first-ever BAUER Drilling Rig Safety Training

Industry News

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September 2018 Read more
Industry News

Canadian Construction Association: The U.S. imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum is unacceptable

CCA is surprised by the decision to impose tariffs under section 232 of the Trade Act of 1962

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September 2018 Read more
Industry News

How to prevent accidents: five safety best practices that can help

Industry News

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September 2018 Read more
Industry News

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

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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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