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February 2024

The Opportunity for Success

StructureCast — By Meghan Barton

Bobby Unser, iconic American car racing champion, once said, “Success is where preparation meets opportunity.” This sentiment can easily be illustrated in a study (…)

Building for a Sustainable Future

Menard Canada — By Emma Kilcawley Hemani

In construction, a structure is only as strong as the ground it is built on. Foundational work, therefore, is of huge importance to us (…)

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High-Quality Steel Producer made Strong by its People

Laurel Steel, A Nucor Company — By Raquel Farrington

Laurel Steel produces the tough stuff, but it’s the company’s people who provide the foundation for its nearly 60-years of booming business. To last (…)

Digging Deeper

H & H General Excavating — By Meghan Barton

H & H General Excavating‘s journey to its current incarnation as a dynamic and versatile full-service contractor is a testament to the advantage of (…)

Building the Future

OMNI PRECAST — By David O'Neill

The construction industry is one of perpetual change. Companies across the spectrum of sectors are continuously growing, innovating, and developing. Meeting the needs of (…)

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Precast Concrete & The Next Generation

PCI West — By Aoife Chaney

In a post-pandemic North America, there are two things we know to be in abundance; a pipeline of construction work and a bright and (…)

Navigating the North American Construction Landscape ...

By David O'Neill

In 2023, the construction industry emerged from a challenging period with the resilience and determination that has long been its hallmark. Coming off the (…)

Serving Customers the Right Way

Central Painting & IFS — By Eric O'Callaghan

The construction industry relies on building relationships and creating partnerships. While talent and skill are of course important traits, at the heart of every (…)

Your Steady Hand

DBI Projects — By Raquel Farrington

DBI Projects empowers clients to make informed project decisions. Founded in 2002, the United States-based owner’s representative firm has made a name for itself (…)

Meeting Challenges Head-On

CCPPA — By Emma Kilcawley Hemani

The Canadian Concrete Pipe and Precast Association (CCPPA) advocates on behalf of its producer members, manufacturers of concrete pipe and precast structures. By working (…)

Concrete Innovation

Precast Unlimited — By Meghan Barton

The precast concrete industry stands as a cornerstone in modern construction, revolutionizing not only the way structures are built, but their very design. Positioned (…)

Putting the Customer First

Tri-Kon Precast — By Emma Kilcawley Hemani

Tri-Kon Precast is a family-owned business that is currently in its third generation. Founded in 1972, the company has three owners – Chris Kostiuk (…)

Building Relationships for 4 Decades

IECS — By Eric O'Callaghan

Turning forty is a pivotal point in life for majority of people. It allows us time to reflect on where we came from and (…)

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A Sustainable Future for Underground Infrastructure

Heidelberg Materials — By Raquel Farrington

Heidelberg Materials is building a better world for its people, customers, communities, and shareholders from the [under]ground up. With its headquarters in Texas and (…)

Light-Emitting Cement

By David O'Neill

The developments across modern society have resulted in a civilization that is unrecognizable in many ways. Notwithstanding the technological advances, transport infrastructure and housing (…)

Adaptive Reuse

By David O'Neill

The race for net-zero is one that brings up many questions for stakeholders. In the near future, every sector will be grappling with considerations (…)

Zero Energy Homes

By David O'Neill

The concept of a zero energy home is a fast developing one, gaining interest and traction around the world. So, what makes these homes (…)