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An alarming number of helical screw piles installations potentially at risk in Canada – Canadian consumers deserve better protection
The story in short: For more than three years, GoliathTech has noted significant issues with helical screw piles installed on construction sites across Canada. Reported through formal complaints to the Canadian Construction...
Statistics Canada – Building construction increased 2.6% in April to $14.8 billion
Statistics Canada reports that total investment in building construction increased 2.6% in April to $14.8 billion. Investment in the residential sector (+3.6% to $10.1 billion) led the growth, while the non-residential sector edged...
Technology – Philips Hue company announces lights that beam data at 250 Mbps
As reported on The Verge, Signify, the company formerly known as Philips Lighting that produces Hue-branded smart lights, has announced a new range of internet-transmitting Li-Fi lights called Truelifi. They’re capable...
A Quick Guide to OSHA’s Silica Standards
In case you weren't aware, OSHA has implemented new regulations regarding the usage of crystalline silica by U.S.-based employers operating in the General and Maritime industries. The new rules have been in...
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