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Construction Outlook 2012: A Changing Landscape For BC
January 10, 2012
As 2011 comes to an end, the construction industry in B.C. sits at an interesting crossroads where the words “cautious optimism” try out their new status as buzzwords among construction professionals who have one eye on shaky global...
One Load at a Time: Job Site Recycling Here to Stay
January 10, 2012
Recycling on the job site used to mean two bins: garbage and not garbage, but as green buildings become mainstream, landfill diversion has become a daily reality for wall and ceiling contractors. “Nowadays when you visit a job site you will be...
Polygon Helps Dorchester General Hospital Fully Recover From Hurricane Irene
January 4, 2012
When Hurricane Irene unleashed its fury in eastern Maryland one August night, the storm spared no one in its path – including Dorchester General Hospital in Cambridge, Md. Violent winds and heavy rain caused extensive damage to the hospital,...

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Guest Columns

Profit’s Not a Dirty Word, and the Level Five Finish
Murray Corey
Happy New Year! I hope this message finds you all well and ready to face 2012 with enthusiasm, confidence, and a glimmer of optimism for...
The Importance of Being on Site
Glenn Ayrton
There is a time to lead, and a time to lead closer. We all know that the idea isn’t to do everything ourselves; delegating is part of...
How To Lose Your Shirt In Business
Ian Moes
One of the best ways you can protect yourself personally is to conduct business through a limited liability company. However, if you do not...
Glass Mat Finishing
Terry Kastner
Glass mat products have proven, over the years, to be an exterior sheathing product far superior to those with a paper facing. Building on...

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Industry News

EIFS Council Holds Largest Certification Event in North America
Following similar events across Canada, more than 180 EIFS industry personnel participated in recent Toronto EIFS Quality Assurance Program review and exam sessions. The EIFS Council of Canada’...
Canada's Building Trades Unions Praise Government of Canada for Supporting Helmets to Hardhats
This week's announcement by Prime Minister Harper and Minister Blaney means a great deal to the construction industry and large industrial construction clients. It means Canada's construction...
BCCSA’s Network of Regional Safety Coordinators is Up and Running
The BC Construction Safety Alliance has announced the launch of its Network of Regional Safety Co-ordinators with three highly-skilled construction professionals and certified instructors set to...
Hilti Ranks 15th in International Employer Survey
Hilti achieved a top ranking in the Great Place to Work Institute’s international best employer survey. Hilti placed 15th in the Multinational Workplaces category and was the second-highest...
Skills Canada BC to Host 2013 National Competition
It has been announced that Vancouver will host the 19th annual Skills Canada National Competition in 2013, allowing B.C. students to go head-to-head with students from across the country during...
Workers’ Compensation Act: End of Over-Compensation of Apprentices is in Sight
The Council of Construction Associations (COCA) has responded favourably to the Workers’ Compensation Act revisions set to take place in January 2012. The provincial government has just...

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