The Power of Education
Walk around any job site, or be a fly on the wall in any design-build meeting and you will seldom hear anyone denying or even questioning the importance of properly installed drywall, plumbing, or electrical […]
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Benefits of Healthy Pipe Insulation
In the fields of refrigeration, air conditioning, and plumbing, pipe insulation can be compared to our skin which protects what is ‘’inside’’ of it. In our case, the ‘’inside’’ refers to the pipes carrying the […]
Sector Heats Up in 2017
To say president of Canadian Construction Association Michael Atkinson is stoked about prospects for the Canadian construction sector in 2017 would be an exercise in understatement. Where the industry saw softer years in 2015 and […]
The Year Ahead: Education is key
TIAC members across the country are expecting activity and opportunity in various market sectors. While commercial work rebounds and industrial takes a rest, labour remains a constant concern, especially as it relates to workmanship. Joey […]
Canada’s Climate Change Plan: The costs measured
The federal government spent the better part of last year formulating and negotiating a climate change plan it hopes will bring Canada to the global forefront as an environmental leader. The plan includes action to […]
Project Spotlight: Nova Centre, Halifax, NS
The Nova Centre is a mixed-use commercial space in Halifax, Nova Scotia, set to change the urban landscape with one million square feet dedicated to retail space, restaurants, a convention centre, a boutique hotel, and […]