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August 2023

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Sometimes Dreams are Unexpected

Praztek Construction — By Eric O'Callaghan

When Pierre (Pete) Beaucage Jr. started out 20 years ago, he was completing small-scale renovations. Though his skill and dedication have never wavered, his (…)

A Reputation for Success

United Steel Fabricators & Erectors — By David O'Neill

In the construction industry, ten years is a long time. Ever-changing dynamics such as the delicate balance between material shortages and emerging techniques, coupled (…)

An Ongoing Journey

Leesburg Concrete Company — By Emma Kilcawley Hemani

The precast concrete sector is one of the fastest growing areas of the construction industry in North America. While a relatively new product – (…)

Reinforcing Success

Barsplice Products Inc. — By Aoife Chaney

Barsplice Products Inc. is a company built on simple but effective values – treat others with respect, never intentionally lie or mislead customers, and (…)

Restoring the Past to Build the Future

Maxcon Inc. — By Manuela Armini

In Ontario’s bustling construction industry, it is not an easy task to stand out from the crowd. It takes determination, skill, and professionalism; traits (…)

The Value of Process

Stainless Piping Systems — By Caroline Ebbs

In business, change is inevitable. Navigating a fluctuating industry while staying ahead of trends and techniques is not an easy job. Sometimes this change (…)

Facilitating, Educating and Communicating

Florida Prestressed Concrete Association — By Luke Sheehan

In an industry doing its level best to reduce its carbon emissions, alongside omnipresent labor shortages and an aging infrastructure that requires upgrading, it (…)

The Right Way for the Highway

Long Island Contractors' Association — By Eric O'Callaghan

While the infrastructure network across North America needs modernization, it is not advancing quickly enough in many cases. While energy sources and underground cable (…)

A Rising Tide for the Precast Industry

PCI Mountain States — By Christopher Carter

In the world of construction, there are probably as many different ways to put up a building as there are buildings themselves. But creating (…)

Growing the Industry to Keep Workers Safe

By David O'Neill

“We all know the numbers. And we know that four primary hazards account for about 60 percent of construction fatalities every year. We need (…)

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Adapting to Change with AI

By David O'Neill

Buildings, in general terms, are very well designed. Much work, skill and forethought go into every aspect of their design and construction. From materials (…)

The Power of Glass

By David O'Neill

Throughout modern history, construction has been constantly advancing. The precision and expertise available to the builders of today is incomparable to the structures of (…)

Invasive Materials – Construction, the Natural Way

By David O'Neill

In the modern world of construction, building materials are no longer a passive element of the process. From beams and cabling to cement and (…)