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.
North Washington St. Bridge project
After more than 100 years of service, the North Washington Street Bridge is being replaced with a new bridge for the 21st-century. A complete street over water that works for everyone: people driving, riding the bus, biking, walking, sightseeing, boating and living nearby. TREVIICOS is progressing its work for the construction of the drilled shaft foundations to support the five new piers.
PileMedic is a game-changing product in foundation and pile repair
By Kelly Gray
Piles face a lot of challenges during their life cycle. Structural supports deteriorate over time. This deterioration happens faster when supports are placed in seawater or exposed to corrosive materials such as road salt. Just think back to Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway. The roadway’s crumbling underside stands out as a prime example of what snow de-icing chemicals can do to infrastructure. Fortunately, help is at hand with products such as PileMedic.
Liebherr is looking to lead the way in sustainable construction practices, and one of the ways it’s doing this is by introducing new electric versions of its piling rigs. The first one – the LB 16 Unplugged – has already been put to work in Europe and could be available in Canada this year.
By Mark Halsall
Battery-powered electric cars have been around for a while and will play an increasingly important role in the future as more and more jurisdictions around the world introduce zero emissions policies as a way to curb climate change.
The importance of diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
By Janna Young and James Jeffrey; Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
Workplace harassment has wide-ranging consequences on the mental health and well-being of workers and, in turn, an employer’s productivity and reputation. The problem is acute in the construction industry, where studies show a higher prevalence of mental distress, coupled with a lower likelihood of workers reporting harassment.
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