RAIC College welcomes four new Honorary Fellows
Four professionals who have significantly impacted architectural practice around the world have been named Honorary Fellows of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC). The 2023 Honorary Fellows exemplify the tremendous impact that architects have—not only on the built environment, but…
Water Monitoring & Leak Detection Proptech
Technology for water damage risk mitigation will give you the tools to save on costs. protect your property and more. Read on. Property damage caused by water related events accounts for the largest proportion of emergency calls to property restoration companies.…
Ontario plans to require women only bathrooms on large construction sites
The Ontario government says they’re “working for workers” by making washrooms on construction sites clean, safe, and private in the hopes of making the skilled trades more accessible to women. Labour minister Monte McNaughton announced in London, Ont., Wednesday that he is proposing to amend rules…
National Institute of Building Sciences Seeks BI2023 Speakers
The National Institute of Building Sciences has begun planning for Building Innovation 2023, and it’s looking for speakers. BI2023 takes place September 5-7, at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC. “Building Innovation attracts the industry’s most critical movers and shakers from federal, state and…
BHP Partners with 2Nations Bird at BHP’s Jansen Potash Project
Bird Construction, together with BHP and 2Nations Bird Construction Limited Partnership are pleased to announce that the 2Nations Bird joint venture has been awarded two contracts by BHP for works on the Jansen Stage 1 Potash Project in Saskatchewan. 2Nations Bird is…
Couchiching First Nation awards Environmental Remediation Project to SANEXEN
SANEXEN Environmental Services Inc. (“SANEXEN”), a subsidiary of LOGISTEC Corporation (“LOGISTEC”), has been awarded Phase 2A of the large-scale environmental remediation project located on the Couchiching First Nation land, near Fort Frances, in Southwestern Ontario. This important phase marks the beginning of a…
Leadership is a Two-Way Street
Leadership is a Two-Way Street: Think of someone who has done you a huge favour. Someone who was there for you at a time when you needed it most. Maybe a great mentor or a long-time friend. Your people are there…
Mould Assessment – when do you need one?
You probably know or at least have an idea about what mould looks like. When you see it in your home or work environments, you should be considering a mould assessment. Here is why: It is true that mould naturally occurs…
Paving the Way for Women in Construction
The global gender pay gap is slowly closing – when will we see equality? Despite the economic and social roadblocks during and following the COVID-19 pandemic, industries across the globe are continuing to work toward gender parity as employees return to…
When Should Handrails Be Installed?
To use an old expression, fall protection equipment comes in many shapes and sizes. From top to bottom (another old favorite), it can be a rooftop tie-off with an anchorage system down to a safety gate at a basement accessway. The latest data from the National…