Deadwood technology aims to revolutionize North American forestry

Deadwood technology aims to revolutionize North American forestry
In 1974 B.C. sawmill pioneer Conrad Miller saw a damaged two-by-four piece of lumber that had been run over by a log loader. Be remarked to his son Jerry that there just had to be a way to piece it back together and sell it. Decades later, his grandson,...
Resource , Technology

Climate and Construction: A hybrid solution to project certification
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The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 198: XFrame with founder Ged Finch
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Feds and Manitoba put $42 million towards water projects
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Infrastructure

Deadwood technology aims to revolutionize North American forestry
In 1974 B.C. sawmill pioneer Conrad Miller saw a damaged two-by-four piece of lu...
Resource , Technology

Climate and Construction: A hybrid solution to project certification
Project developments today are expected to address reduced carbon emissions, emb...
Resource
The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 198: XFrame with founder Ged Finch
On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren...

Alberta pilot project creates new industrial zone
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First Nation inks agreement with B.C. to reclaim territorial lands
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Government , Resource

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Premier Jason Kenney kicks off campaign to attract skilled workers to Alberta
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Government , Labour

Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs rally in Vancouver against B.C. natural gas pipeline
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Is Copper’s Price Plateau Signaling a Future Decline in Overall Construction Material Prices?
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August’s Expansion Pace Remains Steady Yet Fewer Areas Report +20% Expansion
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Economic , US News

RAIC cites travel uncertainty, health concerns in cancelling in-person 2022 congress
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Associations

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Calgary crunches data on new procurement approach
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Government

Snye dredging underway near Fort McMurray
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Resource

Vancouver airport’s healthy building mark nothing to sneeze at
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Trades students invited to apply for CAWIC bursaries
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$30M in disaster resilience funding coming to B.C.
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Government , Infrastructure

Construction changed my life – Russell Hixson reflects on time at JOC
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Your top JOC headlines: Aug. 8 to 12
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The Construction Record – Episode 197: A fond farewell for Russell Hixson
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Some Grudging PPI Indications of Construction Material Cost Declines
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Infrastructure

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TC Energy Corp. completes public offering of common shares
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