Path to Project Management

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Path to Project Management

Growing up, I couldn’t stop building with Lego and K’Nex.  Fast forward to today, my passion for building has persisted and led me to a career in construction management. However, when I was in high school applying to universities, I was still largely unaware of the vast opportunities within the construction industry and how to navigate towards them. Today, I aim to shed light on the field of project management, its entry points, and keys to success.

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Asphalt Shingle Roofs: What are they and what you should know.

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Asphalt Shingle Roofs: What are they and what you should know.

In the spirit of getting my hands dirty, this week’s blog post is on one of the bigger projects I completed last year: Shingle Roofing.

There are many factors and considerations when replacing or building a roof. Whether you’re in the construction industry, or learning for the first time, this post is for you.

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Shotcrete Shoring

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Shotcrete Shoring

Remember when you were a kid digging in the sand at the beach, and the sand kept collapsing back in? Shoring would prevent this. In construction, this allows project sites to go deeper by providing a safe access for workers to an excavation while maximizing building footprint by protecting the neighbouring structures from loss of supporting soils. Shotcrete shoring, specifically, is a versatile shoring system combining soil anchors and shotcrete that is commonly used in building excavations.

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Concrete - The World's Second Most Used Substance!

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Concrete - The World's Second Most Used Substance!

We all know the basics of concrete, but do you really understand what concrete mix is required for what situation? There is so much material out there on concrete that it may be overwhelming.  In this blog, we'll delve into what is in concrete, discussing its fundamental composition, exposure classes, standard additives, and touch on the main concrete tests you will see.

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