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The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), developer of the Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC®) and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC®), has posted online the 2022 Report on Proposals for the 2024 editions of these prospective…

If your line of work requires you to wear an N95 respirator or a mask for long periods of time, or if you’re someone who continues to seek high–grade protection for public and indoor settings, finding a comfortable mask that fits…

T. Harris Environmental Management Inc. (THEM), a leading Canadian environmental consulting firm in environmental services, hazardous materials management, and occupational health and safety (EH&S), is proud to announce an updated look to their website at www.tharris.ca. The new look has a…

Upholstery is a fabulous way to get creative and produce a perfect, unique piece for your home, or freshen up some of your old favourite pieces into something brand new! When it comes to upholstery, there’s a huge variety of things…

A company involved in the construction industry requires complex equipment and skilled workers to successfully complete projects. Every project needs to be planned well in advance to ensure that everything runs smoothly. This planning process should also include any unexpected delays…

While many people think of construction as a field that’s been slow to adopt new technologies and methodologies, the reality is that the industry is full of forward-thinking builders who are already embracing data analytics. In fact, there’s no reason why…

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…