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On this episode of the Nesbitt Connection podcast, I’ll discuss what I call “The Great COVID Hangover” and its negative impact on workplace efficiency and company culture across a variety of industries. I’ll also touch on the importance of regularly talking…

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Four people are facing obstruction charges after they were arrested at a protest over construction near the Eisner Cove Wetland in Dartmouth, N.S., Tuesday morning. Halifax Regional Police responded to reports of a planned demonstration in the area of Mount Hope…

The federal government has pledged a low-interest loan of $1.4-billion to help a Vancouver-area First Nation build affordable rental apartments in a massive development on the shores of the city’s inner harbour. It is the largest loan the Canada Mortgage and…

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) has developed an implementation and launch plan for the U.S. National Building Information Management (BIM) Program. The aim: To achieve a new level of industrial efficiency through digitalization. An overview of the launch plan recently was presented to…

Imagine everything going right on a construction site. Labor shortages, supply chain constraints,  weather forecasts, angry neighbors — poof. Gone. And all there’s left to do is build. Everything, for once, is under control. But in the construction industry, where there’s…

Hudson’s Bay Co.’s case to stop a massive construction project underway at the Metropolis at Metrotown parking lot outside its doors has been dismissed by the consent of all parties. Construction on the three-tower development, which began in January of this year,…

To help mitigate a well-known shortage of Heavy Equipment Technicians (HETs) across Canada, SMS Equipment has partnered with Keyano College to sponsor cohorts of students with an opportunity to participate in the Heavy Equipment Technician – Pre-Employment Program. The Heavy Equipment…

The “world’s factory” is slowing production, a victim of drought that has forced much of China to shut down. Global heat waves don’t respect authoritarian authority, and the drought hitting southern China has left rivers dry—and a hydropower-dependent country struggling to…

It’s been a difficult balance to strike: protecting communities and healthcare workers from COVID-19 with personal protection equipment (PPE) like face masks, rubber gloves, and isolation gowns—while preventing a waste crisis from the abundance of single-use plastic. The world has been…

Construction is the deadliest occupation, as evidenced by 193 deaths reported in 2020 by the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada. That represents 21% of the 921 total deaths across all industries. Only manufacturing at 17.5% comes close. Companies must protect their…

We all know the preconstruction phase can make or break a project. The anxiety of over- or underbidding plagues contractors, plus there’s the added headache of labor shortages and pricing volatility. We’ve got 3 particular areas of your preconstruction process you can overhaul…

In partnership with RWDI and with support from The Atmospheric Fund, SBC is pleased to announce the latest update to the Compass platform.  The tool has been updated with new features that are aimed at municipalities implementing Green Development Standards with Energy Performance…

MarShield is North America’s premier lead caster, manufacturer, and global supplier of gamma and neutron radiation shielding products and materials to a variety of industries. We offer design, consultation, and turn-key solutions for radiation shielding challenges. MarShield manufactures the highest quality Standard…

Drapes and curtains are a beautiful, elegant addition to any space. But there is one very important thing to consider before you buy them! Which style works best for your needs? There are two styles to choose from when it comes…