The Great COVID Hangover
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…
Bodaq New Catalog ’23: What’s New?
Find New Ways for the Interior Time for remodeling your home? We have exciting new collections and patterns in our catalog to reduce all your remodeling stress! The color combined with amazing textures are perfect for all sorts of decors. Get…
CMHC offers largest loan ever to B.C. First Nation rental project
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…
Is the Construction Industry Ready to Embrace Robots?
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…
A World of Fire and Floods Demands New Architecture
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…
Protect Against the Major Fall Hazards on Construction Sites
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…
3 Vital Areas Your Preconstruction Team Should Focus On
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…
COMPASS Energy Modelling Benchmarking Webinar
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…
Lead Lined Cabinet Design and Considerations When Ordering
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…
Which is best for you, Decorative or Functional drapery?
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…