By Del Williams Photos courtesy Jadair International For ready-mixed concrete plants, any delay in washouts—whether due to truck operators driving long distances or the complexity of the process itself—can reduce productivity and profitability. After each delivery, washing out the trucks and equipment is essential to meet mix specifications, reclaim unused material, and keep equipment clean.…
The Canadian government has invested $25 million in the Northwest Territories for the Taltson Hydro Expansion Project. Photo ©EcoShot/courtesy bigstockphoto.com The federal government has invested $25 million in the Northwest Territories for the Taltson Hydro Expansion Project. This funding will be provided through the federal government’s Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF). The government plans to complete pre-construction…
Odenak is an upcoming transformative development located in Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats. Image courtesy Dream/Multifaith Housing Initiative Named after the Algonquin Anishinàbe word for community, Odenak is an upcoming transformative development located in Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats. It is a partnership between Dream Unlimited Corp, Dream Impact Trust, and Multifaith Housing Initiative (MHI), a non-profit housing provider. Designed by…
Previously home to a church, synagogue, art school, and offices, it is now reimagined as seven new homes. Brunswick Lofts is a seven-home heritage conversion project in the South Annex neighbourhood of Toronto. Previously home to a church, synagogue, art school, and offices, it is now reimagined as seven new homes on a site with…
Aluflam North America, a leader in fire-rated aluminum/glass construction, announces a significant advancement in their true aluminum framing system. Utilizing Vetrotech’s groundbreaking CONTRAFLAM® One interlayer technology, Aluflam can now provide improved performance in a single intumescent chamber solution across all performance ratings. The Aluflam aluminum framing system is already the preferred choice for a fire-rated…
The transformation will double the size of the current center and introduce new areas for therapy, recreation, and social connection. Image courtesy Montgomery Sisam Architects To meet the growing need for more space, Montgomery Sisam Architects designed the Chatham-Kent Children’s Treatment Centre (CTC-CK) to include a 5,388-m2 (58,000-sf) expanded facility to better serve the local community.…
I’m often asked: “Where do you find the time to volunteer for CSC?” My answer: because my boss told me to. Kidding aside, it’s not really a question for me—I make the time for CSC. Why? The association has given me so much throughout my career. It has provided me with lifelong friendships, helped me…
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