Where “Over-the-Top” Fall Protection Can Safeguard Workers
While there are many obvious areas where fall protection is needed— rooftops, mezzanines—there are places where people work at height that don’t always get enough attention. A good example is the “office within an office,” a modular building inside a manufacturing…
Vancouver City Council abolishes view cones and housing roadblocks
For over a century, the City of Vancouver has continued to evolve, growing from a sleepy industrial town into an international cosmopolitan destination. During this time, the population has relentlessly grown, placing immense pressure on infrastructure and affordability. The last few…
Podcast – Arnie Gess: A Canadian B2B Publishing Entrepreneur
On this podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome a good friend of mine: Arnie Gess, President of Construction Links. We touch on Construction Links, what it is and why it’s beneficial for smaller businesses; as well as networking, social media best practices…
Trends in Connectivity and Integration: What’s Ahead in 2022 & Beyond
Contractors know they need to be on top of technology trends to stay competitive in the industry. Leveraging the latest tech is a necessity for increasing efficiency, streamlining workflows, driving growth, and mitigating risks. Yes, you should digitize, but in today’s tech landscape, it’s important…
Building High Performance Homes through LEEP – Series Three
Learn about the innovative approaches being used to build better homes and the energy savings for home owners. LEEP Video Project – Series Three These videos share case studies that inspire builders to use an Integrated Design Process (IDP). IDP involves…
Oldest bridge in Europe still in use found in Greece
Perhaps the oldest bridge in Europe that is still in use today can be found in Greece; named the Arkadiko Bridge, it dates back to Mycenaean times. The Arkadiko Bridge, also named the Kazarma Bridge, is a Mycenaean construction which can be found…
RAIC College Elects a new Registrar
Liza Medek, FRAIC, is an experienced professional with a diverse history working as an architect, planner, project manager, academic administrator, educator and industrial technology advisor. She succeeds Claudio Brun del Re, FRAIC, as Registrar for the RAIC College. Liza is committed…
Canadian housing starts trend higher in April
The trend in housing starts was 257,846 units in April, up from 253,226 units in March, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of…
The Hierarchy of Fall Protection Solutions
A truly comprehensive rooftop solution follows the Hierarchy of Fall Protection, the gold-standard of safety procedures. by Kee Safety Ltd CEOs are on the top of organizational hierarchies, but it’s rare to find them on a rooftop. Instead, that’s where your…