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Talking to Mike Leathers, CEO of Pipeline Plastics, (PLP), on the occasion of their tenth anniversary, it’s clear that the organization has come a (…)

“There is a lot to learn about. When you are just buying and selling a product that has been shipped to you; to me (…)

There’s a general adage when it comes to getting into business with friends and family; maybe think twice. Money has a pernicious ability to wend its way (…)

The name Rainbow Concrete might strike the casual reader as something of a contradiction in terms. Rainbows always seem to be a colorful source (…)

You might call it the “sweet spot”. A company that is easy to work with, where the organizational style ensures clients receive that “personal (…)

For almost all businesses, innovation is key to being successful. This is especially important for Ewing Fabricators, who have continuously pushed themselves to not (…)

The precast concrete market is one where competition is fierce. This is neither a ground-breaking or surprising statement. What may come as a surprise, (…)

Every aspect of modern society now seems to be striving for greatness,  momentum, and  innovation. From every vantage point, the message is the same: (…)

“At one point we were concerned about having to shut down, but because we were considered essential work we always kept working.” The COVID19 (…)

Renokrew has experienced rapid growth as they take on and continue to complete a series of successful projects, ranging from emergency housing initiatives, women’s (…)

In the past number of years, business owners have become ever more accepting of the need for accountability, particularly in the area of emissions (…)

The construction world is a thrilling and fast-paced place. Literally and figuratively, it is ground-breaking territory where problem solving and product development can lead (…)

The creative ingredients involved in an external design are manifold. Location and climate, materials and vision; all of these factors combine to form an (…)

The Old Chicago Post Office is a massive building spanning 2.5 million square feet across three city blocks, all of which stood unused and (…)

In March and April of 2020, the US economy lost almost 22 million jobs across all sectors, leaving the unemployment rate at 14.7%. Almost (…)

Among all the hype about technological developments in construction, an important point about how the industry actually works cannot be overstated: it all begins (…)

Sustainability needs to be more than just a vague goal for a company – it has to become part of its ethos. It is (…)

In December 2019, the Province of Ontario announced that they were phasing in a new regulation under the Environmental Protection Act that, in addition (…)

Logistics has long been the Gordian knot of the construction industry. A wild tangle of processes, the inherent complexity of supply chains and their iron-clad importance to every aspect (…)

An abundance of creativity is not necessarily the first thing that comes to mind when describing the attributes of a leading precast concrete manufacturer. (…)

In construction, it is often said that the best solutions are the simplest—the most direct and straightforward. According to Vice President Greg Arvai, Ontario (…)

The road to improvement is one that comes with many questions. Regardless of the context or topic, self-reflection and planning is a vital component (…)

Within certain sectors of the construction industry, there seems to be a resistance to change. Heritage and reputation are hard won commodities and, regardless (…)

Changing directions and incorporating new product lines is nothing new in the construction industry, or any other for that matter. Businesses are at the (…)

Industries develop on unique paths. The story of the United States can, in one way, be told as the story of intrepid people forging (…)

“We don’t take shortcuts,” says Daniel J. Chauvin because, as he explains, “there are no shortcuts with life safety”. As President of NSG Life (…)

Modern markets, particularly those within the construction industry, move at their own pace. Each one dances to its own specific beat, reacting and evolving (…)

When asked about being awarded Life Member status by the national American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Prof. Mo Ehsani responds jokingly “That just (…)

The Prairies cover an almost inconceivable stretch of land across Western Canada. At nearly 690,000 square miles, you could fit France inside with some (…)

In order to be successful, a business must be ready to meet multiple demands from an array of sources. These demands; such as products (…)

In an ideal scenario, health and safety would not need to be a consideration in a professional setting. The idea of risking your life, (…)

While nations are at various stages of what is evidently a non-linear and inequitable recovery, the trajectory is finally, moving forward. After eighteen exhausting (…)

Industry leaders within the construction world know how to get things done. In fact, given that buildings and structures have been around as long (…)

Growth is a key aspect of any business. At a moment’s notice, costs can rise and local and global markets are always liable to (…)

Making the case for early CM selection with a robust preconstruction process vs the traditional design / bid / build project delivery method. At (…)

“Teamwork, innovative, going above and beyond. I think if we live by those rules, everything that we’re talking about changes the way a subcontractor (…)

Business does not remain static for long. Each year brings developments, adaptations and new ideas, clients can often look for things faster, better and (…)

Throughout the construction world, branding is key. To staff and company leaders, the goals and principles that drive their organization are evident; these mechanisms (…)

Any start-up business will invariably be faced with challenges, many of these are common and expected. Attempting to gain a foothold in the market, (…)

Being part of a family business is unlike any other job. It is instilled in you from a young age and training begins long (…)

There is no one path to success. Leveraging labor advantages, strategically deploying capital, or just simply hiring the best can get a company there. One or more of these practices might see your (…)

Understanding the requirements of an industry is not an easy feat. Being able to respond to a  client’s needs, to work with them to (…)

2020 will be remembered as being one of the most destructive years in living memory; a time that decimated almost all facets of human (…)

There are companies in every industry that attempt to offer turnkey solutions to their clients and, while this may prove difficult to achieve, the (…)