Construction leaders of tomorrow contributing to the community
On Saturday, September 24th, the Vancouver Island Construction Association’s (VICA) Young Builders Network (YBN) is hosting their annual music event to raise funds for the Help Fill A Dream Foundation. Now in it’s fourth year, the network hopes to exceed previous…
ACI Foundation 2022 Technology Forum Success
For the first time in two years, the ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council (CIC) successfully hosted an in-person Technology Forum. The sold-out event took place August 30- September 1, 2022, in Saint Paul, MN. The Technology Forum is an industry-exclusive educational…
Construction Workflow Woes: Why Customization Matters
How often do you think about your RFI or submittals process? For most contractors, workflows just are what they are – get the tasks done on time and move on, even if the software you’re using is tedious. But what if…
What Are Roof Anchors and Why Are They Necessary?
Roof fall protection equipment takes on many shapes and sizes, especially for roof anchor systems. There are several types of roof safety anchors, and they all are designed to provide a roof tie-off system—a connection point—for a worker using Personal Fall Protection…
Blaney McMurtry elects Shawn Wolfson as new Managing Partner
The partners of Blaney McMurtry LLP have elected Shawn Wolfson as the firm’s new Managing Partner. Mr. Wolfson is a commercial real estate lawyer involved in some of Ontario’s leading real estate projects, acting for local, national and international developers, investors,…
IAPMO Concludes 93rd Annual Education and Business Conference
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) last week conducted its 93rd annual Education and Business Conference, the association’s first in-person conference since 2019, at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel. David Gans, chief building official, Oceanside, California, was reelected president and Steve…
The MarShield Specifiers & Architects Resource Hub
Marshield is one of the best choices for your custom radiation shielding solutions. We provide radiation shielding design and consultation services to assist you in developing a custom solution that fits your needs. We also have a Specifiers & Architects Resource Hub with information for…
10 largest structural steel fabricators in the US
Structural steel fabricators are an essential part of commercial and industrial building projects. To ensure your construction project is successfully completed, you’ll need to be in contact with the best in the industry. Here are the top steel fabricators in the…
Magic Lite launches its new LED Wall Washer
Magic Lite is proud to introduce our all-new LED Wall Washer. This new product can truly soak a 10+ft wall in dimmable cool, neutral, or warm white light and highlight wall features such as stone tiles, wood beams, landscaping, or even…
Create Insulating Barriers with Shades
What does it mean to have Energy Efficient Shades? Plummeting temperatures rise our desire to crank up the heat, in turn increasing our heating bill! This is where insulated window coverings (energy-efficient shades) come into play! Bare windows are like open…
Asking for help isn’t weakness, it’s maturity
As leaders, we must be knowledgeable enough to answer when our people have questions. On the other hand, our people must first have the confidence to ask them. In my most recent blog, I cover why asking for help isn’t weakness,…