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,...
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The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 198: XFrame with founder Ged Finch
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Deadwood technology aims to revolutionize North American forestry
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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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Premier Jason Kenney kicks off campaign to attract skilled workers to Alberta
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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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RAIC cites travel uncertainty, health concerns in cancelling in-person 2022 congress
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Snye dredging underway near Fort McMurray
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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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TransEd announces Edmonton Valley Line delay due to damaged piers
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B.C. builders urge action from province in budget report
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$30M in disaster resilience funding coming to B.C.
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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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Exyn aims to accelerate digitization of construction environments
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TransLink funding goes towards Surrey improvements
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