Neuroscience
The missing link in workplace safety and wellness fatalities and serious injuries By Theo Heineman, 1Life Safety Solutions The most recent statistics from the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC) show that in 2017, 951 workplace fatalities were recorded in Canada, an increase of 46 from the previous year. Among these deaths were [...]
SteelDay 2018: A Big Success
For the past two decades, this annual national event has showcased the versatility, performance and sustainability of steel; in addition to its various innovative applications By Lisa Kopochinski Every fall, the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) holds SteelDay, a day-long interactive and networking event for members of the design, construction and structural steel industry. [...]
Growing Communities
CARM continues to support the creation of community spaces By Jim Chliboyko Asense of community. That’s one of the things industry associations around the world seem to do best, fostering a sense of community. Whether it’s bringing entire sectors together, helping people create their own networks or directly helping communities themselves, a vital business association [...]
Shining a Light on Northern Talent
Competing in the Northern Manitoba Skills Challenge boosted the confidence and self-esteem of talented students By Lisa Gordon The town of The Pas, Man., might be separated from the provincial capital of Winnipeg by a 6.5-hour drive, but in many respects, it’s a world away from the hustle and bustle of Manitoba’s largest city. With [...]
Building in The North
Industry experts talk about the challenges of construction in logistically demanding locations in northern Manitoba By Mark Halsall As anyone who’s worked in the industry knows, there are always challenges that arise in construction. In remote locations in Manitoba’s north, the construction challenges can be quite daunting – and can run the gamut from the [...]