This issue's cover story explores how virtual reality technology is being used to recruit and train the future members of industry. The merging of innovative technology with recruitment efforts may be the key to Canada's skilled-labour shortage.
A relative newcomer to deep foundation construction, Warren Baker has skillfully leveraged social media to ramp up both his networking and client base
By Bilal Rana
“There is a lot of opportunity for success and growth in the industry, but it is not going to fall onto your lap. You have to go out and get it,” said Warren Baker, branch manager of DFI’s office in Fort St. John, B.C. Precisely, this ‘can do’ attitude helped Baker transition into his present role and continues to help him navigate the challenges of his work.
Steel pile encapsulation system
By Mike Elliott, P.Eng., Denso
In July 2020, Dominion Divers Marine Contractors (Dominion Divers), a sub-contractor to Landform Civil Infrastructures Inc. (Landform Civil), was awarded the construction contract involving structural rehabilitation of the Black Sturgeon River Bridge located approximately 12 km north of Kenora, Ont., on Highway 658. The two-lane bridge, owned by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, was supported by five piers, each consisting of four 609 mm (24-inch) diameter steel piles and related cross-bracing, for a total of 20 steel piles of varying lengths. The lower two-thirds of the piles, including the cross-bracing, were permanently submerged underwater.
SPAL/FRPD’s joint venture was a natural extension of the companies’ ongoing collaboration
By Barb Feldman
Vancouver Island’s Esquimalt Harbour, west of downtown Victoria, B.C., is home to the Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt and the Esquimalt Graving Dock, the largest dry dock and ship repair facility on Canada’s West Coast. The graving dock facility includes several massive jetty structures, which are used as staging and additional tie-up areas for the dry dock. They are also where the vast majority of fitting-out, maintenance and repair work are done on vessels when they don’t have to be in the dry dock.
A new virtual reality product may be the key to addressing Canada’s skilled-labour shortage
By Jim Timlick
One of the challenges facing the Canadian construction industry is the need to attract new workers. In fact, some estimates predict the sector will require more than 300,000 additional skilled workers over the next decade to keep pace with current labour demands.
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