May 25, 2021
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Moving homes to tighter building envelopes has led to a need to augment air filtration to ensure the quality of your indoor air remains high. Here are a few options for you to consider. High-MERV or HEPA filters These stand-alone filters are the least expensive solution. In order to be effective, you must check that …
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May 4, 2021
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The kitchen is perhaps the place where function counts the most in your home. Focus too much on design and aesthetics and you may end up with a kitchen that isn’t practical. It may be a minor thing like the corner cupboard door doesn’t open all the way before hitting the counter, but these little …
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April 23, 2021
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Studies show that replacing an employee costs an average of 6 to 9 months’ salary. When you lose employees, you fall behind on your project schedules and may even have to turn work down. With the current construction labor shortage set to deepen this year, it is more important than ever to create work environments …
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April 21, 2021
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In an effort to help local restaurants stay afloat during this difficult time, the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) has launched it’s second annual #lunchboxchallenge.
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January 22, 2021
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As a construction company owner or manager, you understand the necessity of promoting your business online. Your website and social media platforms are invaluable in driving business and amplifying the good ‘word of mouth’ business you rely on. But you can’t please all of the people all of the time and sooner or later you will get a bad review. Sometimes these may even come from competitors. If bad reviews are hurting your business, here’s how to restore your online reputation.
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January 14, 2021
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Replacing employees is a difficult and costly job, especially during a pandemic. Putting some time and effort into your recruitment process will help you find the right person for your company. The best way to do this during a pandemic is online. Start by creating a detailed job listing. One tip here is to focus …
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January 8, 2021
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Home of the Seattle Kraken and the WNBA team, Seattle Storm, the new Climate Pledge Arena will be the world’s first certified net-zero carbon arena when it opens in October 2021. Designed by Populous architecture firm and built by Mortenson, the arena will run on renewable energy sources which include onsite solar and offsite wind …
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December 21, 2020
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As a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board, West Fraser is committed to delivering economic, social and environmental benefits to shareholders, employees, customers and the many communities where we operate.
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December 18, 2020
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The International Builder’s Show (IBS) is the highlight of the construction industry calendar. For the last 76 years, construction professionals have looked to the IBS for innovations in the building industry, new products and as the best way to network with others and to promote their brands. Despite the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic present, …
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