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Cloud ERP: A Necessary Tool for the Canadian Construction Industry
In both Canada and the U.S. the construction companies are evolving in the way they use and adopt new technologies; some faster than others. This week’s Blog look at how modern construction ERP solutions – like that provided by Acumatica – can bring transformational benefits to Canadian construction businesses.
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ICON Launches ‘Project Olympus’ and Reaches for the Stars
Known for the development of advanced construction technologies that advance humanity, ICON has received funding from NASA to launch ‘Project Olympus’ to reach for the stars with an innovative off-world construction system for the Moon. This week’s Blog takes a look at what that entails.
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Does Your Corporate Culture Get All A’s? The Proactive Process to Shape the Team Culture You Want
The best team cultures don’t just magically happen; they are intentionally designed and led along the process. This week’s Blog goes over the process of cultivating your company’s culture through participatory leadership and the use of the six A’s.
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The Science Behind the Number One Contaminant Vapour Barrier System
Over the years, the science of contaminant vapour intrusion mitigation (VIM) has steadily improved as an increasingly competitive market has demanded increasingly more cost-effective and innovative solutions. This week’s Blog takes a look at the three basic qualities to a good contaminant vapour barrier and discusses some VIM solutions for your buildings.
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Virtual Selling is the New Normal for the Building Industry – Tips on Keeping Up with the Virtual Age
The pandemic has changed almost every industry’s business model, including the building products industry, as they adjust to operating within the ‘new normal’. This week’s Blog offers you some tips to help you continue to build your business virtually to ensure you don’t fall behind in this industry shift.
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As COVID-19 Continues, Now is the Time to Solidify Your Company’s Reputation
The COVID-19 pandemic has been extremely hard on many industries, and construction is no exception. This week’s Blog goes through some of the top things to keep in mind as you define your communications approach throughout the coming weeks and months.
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Inspirational Architectural Treasures and Travel
While many of us are currently limited in the places we can visit, we thought we’d take a virtual trip. Here are some architectural treasures that are soaked in history and culture. Hopefully one day soon, we can visit in person!
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Accelerating Canada’s Path to Zero-Carbon Buildings
In this critical decade of climate action, it is clear that all nations must reduce carbon emissions to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. If Canada is to reach its goals, the construction industry must change how buildings are designed, built or renovated, and operated. This week’s Blog takes a look at the findings of a recent Canada Green Building Council report on how to best ready the industry’s professionals to meet the demands of zero carbon building.
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Safe Sites are Profitable Sites: Graham Construction builds on their security solution with mobile surveillance and mass notification
Work-site theft and vandalism is an all-too-frequent problem that can define the success and profitability of a construction site project. Not only does it impact time and costs to replace stolen items, it can also impact productivity, deadlines and it could mean unsafe situations for employees. This week’s Blog looks at a security solution for you site that can detect and deter theft, while keeping both workers and the property safe.
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Operating in the “New Normal”
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage, citizens have had to adjust every facet of their lives; from how they work, to how they raise their children, to how they live. This, as well as a rise in issues demanding societal evolution, has created a turbulent time for the construction industry. This week’s Blog examines the changes going on around us and discusses strategies to help navigate the ‘new normal’ – a buzz phrase that is the defining term of 2020 and beyond
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