DEPARTMENTS
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
The North
COMPANY PROFILES
Ledcor Foundations
Providing deep foundations in the north
under challenging conditions for 10 years
Waterworks Construction Inc.
For over 40 years, this company has been
building its toolkit of experience and reliability
PND Engineers
Tackling tough projects in the north
American Piledriving Equipment
Innovative products proving their
worth in the Canadian north
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Emergency Access
Formula Contractors stepped in to construct
an emergency bridge when a rainstorm
washed out an important thoroughfare
LEGAL
Group Terminations
Different legal requirements for group terminations
when operating in the Canadian north
INDUSTRY NEWS
News Pile
NETWORKING CORNER
Meet a Piling Professional
Dan Homeniuk, Ruskin Construction
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ON THE COVER
This issue of Piling
Canada focuses on deep
foundation construction
in northern and
remote communities.
Read about necessary
equipment prep and
maintenance, filling
your talent pipeline and
how to transport heavy
materials. The feature
section starts on page 8.
TOP PHOTO COURTESY OF AMERICAN PILEDRIVING EQUIPMENT
COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF LEDCOR FOUNDATIONS
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FEATURES
COVER FEATURE
Prepping Heavy Equipment for Remote Jobs
Lost time can be prevented by properly planning
the project, having the recommended parts
on site and scheduling sufficient time for
inspections and maintenance on the equipment
Filling the Gap
As baby boomers retire and the traditional
labour pool shrinks, the construction industry
is focusing on alternative workforces
Hard Roads, Tough Haul
Canada’s remote northern communities rely on
a network of challenging winter and ice roads.
Transport firms have stepped up with logistics and
experience to get goods to isolated residents.
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Contents Q3 • 2016
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