Technical Safety BC releases State of Safety 2017 report
Technical Safety BC has released its State of Safety 2017 Report. The interactive, online document provides an overview of incidents and injuries related to technical equipment observed over the previous year, and the organization’s efforts to understand and manage safety risk. The fully…
Silicon Valley wants to revolutionize the construction industry
From the end of the Second World War until a few years ago, when it cooled off, productivity surged across the U.S. economy, giving rise to what’s often called the “productivity miracle.” From manufacturing to agriculture to retail, industry after industry became cheaper,…
Finning opens used equipment centre in Alberta
Finning Canada, a division of Finning International Inc. (TSX: FTT), opened the doors of its first Used Equipment Centre in Acheson, Alberta just outside Edmonton on June 15. “We are so excited to be able to use this facility to provide customers with a one-stop-shop for…
Calls for Collingwood mayor to step down over construction deal
News that Collingwood, Ont., Mayor Sandra Cooper’s brother may have received a secret cut of a $12.4-million construction contract is prompting calls for the mayor’s resignation. Dozens turned out to protest outside of the town’s city hall on Monday, saying they were…
IAPMO Group Acquires Aquadiagnostics Laboratory
Bengaluru, India (June 25, 2018) — The IAPMO Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Aquadiagnostics Water Research and Technology Center Limited, an independently accredited testing laboratory in Bengaluru, India, previously owned and operated by Eureka Forbes Limited, a…
Keeping the noise down with Sound Barrier Panels
Keeping the noise down: A sound occurs when an ear senses pressure variations or vibrations in the air. The brain relates a subjective element to a sound, and an individual reaction is formed. Numerous studies have indicated that the…