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Lift dax

Hi everyone, i recently picked up my lift dax full brim. When i started wearing it i started to get a headache due to 2 pressure points on my forehead. I have been struggling with this and im tryin...

Does anyone use “Financeit”

Hey everyone, I own an eavestroughing / gutter company in Canada. I’m currently using Jobber as a CRM but have been interested providing a financing option for my services through the financeit app...

Construction Work in Australia

Hi, friends I have a genuine question. With everything that’s going on around the world right now, petrol prices going to the roof, the imminent war approaching, do you guys thinks construction wor...

Do I really need a permit?

I got a new construction home and I would like to add a covered patio to my backyard. Do I really need a permit from the county or HOA? It’s my first time to do something like that and I really don...

Are there any compressed gas services techs on here

Hello everyone. im a service tech for a compressed gasses company. I have been tasked with installing C02 monitors and getting correct permitting form them as well. Im posting here to see if anyone...

Heavy equipment operator jobs in Canada or US?

What is the job situation on the other side of the pond? Having hard wanderlust and dreamt since kid to live in North America I was wondering what are my odds? Mostly interested in Alberta and west...

Building the future: Western Canada’s premier building conference returns to Vancouver

The Leaf at Assiniboine Park / KPMB Architects + Architecture49 | ArchDaily

Completed in 2022 in Winnipeg, Canada. Images by Tom Arban, Ema Peter Photography, Richard Seck. A Horticultural Sanctuary for the 21st Century - Guided by the ambition to celebrate Canada's cultur...

Thorncliffe Park's condo and construction company charged for fire code violations

Toronto Fire Services has charged a construction company, the condo corporation and the property management company with violations of the fire code in the Thorncliffe Park condo fire that stubborn...

Toronto Fire charging construction company and Thorncliffe condo management for fire code violations

Toronto Fire announced charges against PFC Construction Inc., the Thorncliffe condominium association and management after violations of the Ontario fire code.

What’s the biggest issue you’ve faced with fire-rated doors on site?

On a few commercial projects, I’ve noticed fire-rated doors often become a problem area during execution. Common issues I’ve seen: - Incorrect installation - Certification confusion - Last-minute c...

Warranty Walk, without the contractor?

PM from owners side here. We're approaching the end of warranty, so I contacted the prime's pm to schedule a walk. Quick details: -Large dia storm -Confined space and traffic control required -Proj...

Designing for Obsolescence in an Age of Perpetual Upgrades | ArchDaily

The relationship between architecture and technology, focusing on adaptable designs for future resilience and longevity.

Negotiating Boundaries: Climate and the Building Envelope in Central American Architecture | ArchDaily

Understand the shift in architectural design from defense to openness in Central America, balancing airflow and thermal stability.

Course/Book Recommendations for Project Coordinator on Commercial Developer Side

I work as a project coordinator for a commercial developer. I’m pretty new to the industry, but I feel excited about my career growth opportunities as I’ve been learning a lot on the job, and have ...

Frissón Cultural Space / On Form Studio | ArchDaily

Completed in 2026 in Roma, Italy. Images by Giovanni Peyrone. Frissón is a hybrid cultural space in Rome's Pigneto, designed by On Form Studio — Michele Marincola, Ivan Spadaccini, Giovanni Inglese...

Guidance for kids interested in construction

I hope this is okay- I have two sons that I homeschool. My almost 15 year old is adamant that he wants to build and dig. Construction has been something he has said he was interested in pursuing si...