FIRST ONSITE is prepared for the new asbestos regulations in British Colombia
FIRST ONSITE Property Restoration, Canada’s leading property restoration company, announced its readiness for changes to British Columbia’s asbestos regulations. First Onsite’s practices are in line with WorkSafeBC’s revised manual entitled “Safe Work Practices for Handling Asbestos” which reflects changes in Occupational…
North Central BRT Rapid Transit Projects Awarded to Graham
Graham is pleased to announce it has been awarded the North Central BRT Rapid Transit projects by the City of Calgary. These projects play a crucial role in the Green Line enabling works, serving as short-term initiatives to enhance transit traffic and…
IAPMO and ASSE Offer Access to Library of Standards
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) and ASSE International are offering read-only access to their library of standards. This includes access to more than 100 national standards (including American National Standards, Canadian National Standards, and Professional Qualification standards,…
5 Fall Protection Safety Tips for Data Centres
The concept of “the cloud” to store an incalculable amount of computer data lifts our imaginations to the sky. We feel assured that our indispensable records are safe and sound “up there.” In reality, we know that the information is not…
IAPMO Seeks Public Input on Manual of Recommended Construction Practices for Potable Water
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) and the Medical Gas Resiliency Task Group are seeking the public’s initial input for development of the Manual of Recommended Construction Practices for Potable Water. On Sept. 15, 2021, IAPMO initiated the task group to create a manual to provide code enhanced and adoptable language for construction use related to…
Canadian Construction Investment Rises 1.7% in November
Statistics Canada reports that investment in building construction rose 1.7% to $19.8 billion in November. The residential sector grew 2.2% to $13.7 billion, while investment in the non-residential sector edged up 0.4% to $6.0 billion. Investment in residential building construction increased…
Improving Data Capture and Management in Australia’s Construction Sector
The TechRepublic article on the Autodesk Construction Industry Tech Report highlights the growing need for improved data capture and management technologies in Australia’s construction sector. Following recent residential construction failures, the report underscores the necessity of efficient data sharing and collaboration…