Going Underground
How a BC Hydro project on Vancouver Island is enhancing public safety while also benefiting the environment
Sealed Deal
WATERLIGHT, SELF-SEALING CONCRETE STRUCTURES ARE RESILIENT FOR THE LONG TERM By Kim Biggar Driving concrete piles in the construction of a deep foundation makes them prone to cracking, which leads to water penetration and corrosion of the reinforcing steel. This is an issue that pile driving contractors have dealt with largely by applying an oil-based coating to the concrete piles before driving. The coating is intended to serve as a barrier to water penetration.
The Right Formula
Formula Contractors Ltd. of Prince George, B.C., has forged a strong reputation as a northern construction specialist during its four decades of doing business
Keeping Current
With ingenuity, integrity and extensive experience, this Ontario-based contractor has the proven ability to complete complex marine and deep foundation projects under the most difficult site conditions
On Solid Ground
BAUER Foundations Canada Inc. has carved out a niche for complex foundation projects
Equipment Corporation of America Celebrates 100 Years in Business
The evolution of a global foundation equipment distributor
AEM Expands Canadian Advocacy Efforts
AEM has always maintained a foothold in Ottawa where the Canadian federal government enacts laws and regulations impacting our industry
Changing the Game
IFS Equipment Ltd.'s introduction of “The Game Changer” is set to revolutionize the future of piling rigs Submitted by Innovative Foundation Solutions Equipment Ltd. There has got to be a better way to do it,” is the thought process of many companies in the foundation business, but for Jason Linley of JD Piling Ltd., it's a thought that never quite leaves him. As president of a mid-size piling company located in British Columbia for over 25 years, the idea hits home a little harder.
Choosing Safer Fluids for Marine Projects
Help protect both the environment and workers by selecting the safest products on the market By Dr. Larry Beaver, RSC Chemical Solutions We all want to be safe. Safety regulators want us and our employees to return safely home from a day's work. Both governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) press for more regulations that mandate less environmental impact as we operate pile driving equipment in marine or estuarine environments.
Foundation Deal
Equipment Sales & Service expands its product depth and market coverage with the purchase of Selix Equipment By Mark Halsall Founded in 1946 and now in its third generation as a thriving family-owned business, Equipment Sales & Service Limited (ESS) is one of the country's most long-standing and established heavy equipment companies. Its extensive presence in Canada's construction market has grown even larger with the recent purchase of Selix Equipment Inc.
High Productivity Pile Driving
New equipment helps Alva Construction drastically cut time to complete project component By Kim Biggar As part of a project to replace a deteriorated wharf at the Little Dover small-craft harbour in Guysborough County, N.S., Alva Construction was required to install 272 fender piles. This work was undertaken upon completion of construction of a new hybrid cribwork and timber pile fishing wharf with a cast-in-place concrete deck, as one of the final components
Drilling Deep: Leaside Station
Deep Foundations Contractors recently drilled one of the deepest large-diameter caissons ever installed in Ontario for the Crosstown Light Rail Transit Project
Stone Columns
Doublestar Drilling helps PCL Construction reduce high-volume traffic in Saskatoon
On the Ice
Building a water intake structure on a remote Alberta river during winter provided some interesting challenges for construction crews from Formula Contractors Ltd.
The University of Saskatchewan’s Collaborative Science Research Building
Innovative Piling Solutions tackled a project that was tight on both time and space, devising a customized piling solution that met construction deadlines despite the intervention of Old Man Winter
Windermere Condo Remediation
As the only Saskatchewan company capable of extensive high capacity structural remediation, Innovative Piling Solutions used its expertise to salvage a condo building that was sinking fast
Non-destructive Testing for Integrity Testing of Concrete Piles
Shedding light on the hidden parts of concrete piles
Weed in the Workplace
What employers need to know to prevent their workplaces from going to pot By Jenna R. Seavers, Fillmore Riley LLP With the imminent legalization of marijuana, some employers in the construction industry worry their workplace cultures - and safety in particular - will go to pot, so to speak. Before the legalization takes effect, it is important employers get all the facts about the law and learn how they can create policies that will help maintain a safe workplace.
Dispute Resolution Clauses Can’t Be Ignored
Proceed with caution! By Steven Z. Raber It is not uncommon to find dispute resolution clauses in contracts of all kinds. They often lurk towards the end of commercial contracts, or in the “fine print” of consumer agreements. Many folks do not give them much, if any, notice until it's too late.