Climate change threatens Canada’s dams – but who’s keeping track?
On a hot summer afternoon, the North Maitland River in Southwestern Ontario trickles lazily past crumbling concrete. The Gorrie Dam – what’s left of it –awaits removal. Its destruction had been long foretold. Following a damaging flood in 1974, engineers concluded…
Using Tech to Attract Talent
The urgency of attracting a new young workforce to the construction trades is looming ever larger. We’ve known for a while that the retiring Baby Boomer generation will leave a big hole in the workforce – one that Millennials seem reluctant…
New Guide Addresses Stagnant Water in Buildings with Low Occupancy
At a time when many buildings are not fully occupied due to COVID-19, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) have developed a guide to help building managers address water system stagnation.…
New Brands Support Construction Entertainment and Equipment Sales
Nathan Medcalf is launching several new brands to serve the construction industry. The first brand will unite several digital properties including heavy equipment fan page, Heavy Equipment Junkies and Construction News News—a show that intersects construction news with media profiles and…
Kryton Blog: Waterproofing Membranes – Should You Use Them?
Waterproofing membranes are commonly used to protect structures against hydrostatic pressure. The idea behind them is simple. They keep the water outside the structure (in the case of a basement or tunnel) or inside the structure (in the case of a…
Designing and Manufacturing a Custom Cabinet With L-Block Shield and Cave
MarShield was approached by Lawrence Livermore Laboratory to design and manufacture a custom cabinet so they could store their sources underneath. The cabinet also required a L-block shield and cave on top so they could prepare their unit doses of high-energy sources. The entire cabinet and…