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Permanent repairs coming to Coquihalla and Highway 1

B.C. continues to build back from last year’s severe flooding that washed out numerous sections of roads in the province.


Losing paper to improve safety

Five advantages of electronic data capture and analysis for safety processes.


Mass timber fire test lives up to expectations

Fire performance of mass timber construction shown to be similar to non-combustible building products.
 
HEADLINES 
 
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Sponsored Spotlight 
 
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Get Your Construction Equipment at Much Shorter Lead Times

Long lead times for industrial equipment are impeding many heavy civil and construction projects right now. Supply chain disruptions aggravated due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still prominent, with contractors and organizations in every province experiencing delays and other challenges in getting the supplies they need to complete projects and meet deadlines. Two to three years ago, the typical lead time when purchasing equipment was two months, but it is now averaging six to eight months... and sometimes even a year! These issues ultimately result in rising costs, losses in revenues, and extreme pressure on organizational teams. » Learn more
 
KNOW IT ALL 
 

Canada in need of 3.5 million housing units

CMHC: Canada's housing supply shortage has led to a loss of affordability, and a need of more housing. » Read More
 
PRODUCTS 
 
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Surface preparation products

Husqvarna Construction’s recently rebranded Blastrac and Diamatic surface preparation product range, which includes floor scrapers, shavers, scarifiers and floor grinders, is available in Canada and the United States. The company offers walk-behind and ride-on floor scrapers that can be used to remove soft and hard resilient floor coverings, adhesives and coatings. Power options include electric, battery and propane. » Read More

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Waterproof women’s work boot

With the CSA women’s San Jose, KEEN Utility offers the brand’s familiar San Jose work boot, but built for the unique fit needs of today’s tradeswoman. This waterproof all-leather boot offers safety, performance and comfort. A KEEN.LUFTcell midsole provides air-infused comfort with nearly 100,000 air bubbles per cubic centimetre and designed to reduce foot fatigue over time. » Read More
 
EVENTS 
 
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RESCON Housing Supply Summit 2.0

October 6, 2022
Location: Virtual/Online
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Bauma 2022

October 24-30, 2022
Location: Munich, Germany
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BUILDEX Alberta 2022

October 26-27, 2022
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology

October 27-28, 2022
Location: Woodbridge, Ontario
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