FAT TRUCK is pushing the limits with its new 8X8 vehicle
Zeal Motor Inc. the manufacturer of the famous FAT TRUCK® is proud to announce the official production launch of its new FAT TRUCK® 8X8. The 8X8 was designed to answer the specific need to transport heavier payload or additional crew in…
Renovate is building robots to install roof shingles
Roofing isn’t a glamorous job. In fact, one could reasonably argue that it checks off the classic three Ds of automation — dull, dirty and dangerous — with aplomb. It’s a prime candidate for transformation at the hands of some clever…
Record year for construction expected locally and in Ontario
Optimism has never been higher in Ontario’s construction industry and Windsor is expected to be busier than most in what is anticipated to be a record year in 2023. According to the Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) annual contractors’ survey, 81 per…
A Brief History of Rope Access
Ropes have been used for a myriad of purposes for many thousands of years. From the construction of the pyramids to sailing boats, ropes have helped us build extraordinary structures and go about basic maintenance tasks for as long as we…
Loss: Water Mitigation Sherbrooke, Québec
How First Onsite mobilized in response to a flood event and the steps to getting back to business fast. THE CHALLENGE A fierce storm brought between 90-100 millimeters of rain in the span of 24 hours, quickly forcing nearby rivers to…
Graitec Canada Named Autodesk Platinum Partner
Graitec, Inc. Canada, an Autodesk value-added reseller, is pleased to announce it has been recognized by Autodesk as having achieved Platinum Partner status in 2023. Platinum is the highest level of certification an Autodesk partner can achieve, and Graitec Canada is…
Leases go green as developers adapt to higher ESG building standards
Commercial real estate developers, owners and tenants are finding that when they enter into new leases, it’s now important to read the green print. Green leases are agreements that include clauses about good environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, and they’re…
The most ingenious recycled homes
In a handsome Edwardian house in south London, the bold kitchen’s interior is literally made from kitchen rubbish. No slabs of pristine Carrera marble or granite in Mountain View. Instead, the work tops and cupboard doors had former lives as microwave…