A Sean Story: AHU Lift at the Office Tower – The Engineering Orchestra

As I reflected on my past projects, I wanted to share something truly remarkable—and this story while working with Sean immediately came to mind. He’s a mastermind of logistics, planning, and execution, and his leadership on one of the most exciting projects I’ve ever been part of left a lasting impression.

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Construction Contract Types – ONE PAGER!

Discover simple explanations of CCDC contracts, the agreements used in construction projects across Canada. Learn about different contract types, like fixed-price, cost-plus, unit price, and construction management, all made easy to understand!

Putting Safety First: Genuine Conversations About PPE – ONE PAGER!

Workplace safety with our guide to effective PPE communication. Inspired by How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, these scripts help supervisors encourage PPE use through authentic, lasting conversations.

Scheduling Essentials – What Truly Matters

Key principles of effective construction scheduling that drive successful project outcomes. From critical path prioritization to trade sequencing and real-life time-saving hacks, learn what truly matters to keep your projects on track and efficient.

How to boost your takeoffs – Bluebeam

Using Bluebeam’s Search, Count, and Highlight functions. A step-by-step guide on how to effectively use these tools.

Syncing Microsoft Project Milestones with Outlook Calendar!

Export milestone dates from Microsoft Project into Microsoft Outlook Calendar and set reminders. 

Stop Guessing: Take Control of Your Supply Chain

Tired of delays throwing your projects into chaos? Without clear visibility into your supply chain, Superintendents and PMs are left scrambling—rescheduling tasks, managing idle crews, and justifying delays to frustrated clients.

The root cause? Lack of transparency.

To stay on schedule, on budget, and in control, you need real dates and real data. Knowing exactly where your equipment is and when it will arrive transforms your workflow, keeps crews productive, and ensures seamless project execution.

It’s time to make your supply chain work for you.

Fire and smoke dampers

These are essential components in building safety systems, designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) ducts. In Canadian construction, their installation, inspection, and maintenance are governed by specific codes and standards to ensure occupant safety.

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Sustainable Insights for Research Lab Designers: Casework Material Matters

For those designing casework in research labs, MSR Design’s study on embodied carbon is a good-read. The research dives into the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of various materials, offering guidance for sustainable choices.

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How to Integrate an Estimating Breakdown into a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to Manage Your Budget

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to keep your project budget in check, combining estimating breakdowns with a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) makes it manageable.

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Venturi Valves vs. VAV Boxes

Ever wondered whether to go for Venturi Valves or stick with the reliable VAV Boxes?
I put together a simple document breaking down the differences between these two systems- their costs, lead times, functionality, and where each one shines.

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Application for Payment(Invoice): General Contractor

How Payment Flows in Construction

Venturi Valve Installations Demystified

Let’s break down Venturi Valve connections in a lab setup-nice and clean.

Concurrent Delays in Construction

Find out what concurrent delays are all about in construction. Learn the types, see real-world examples, and discover how to spot and handle them.
Bonus: A quick guide on performing a Time Impact Analysis to analyze concurrent delays.

Change Management Process

A breakdown on how to create a change management process.

Fuel Systems for Data Centers: What You Need to Know

Generators are only as reliable as the fuel systems that power them, so let’s break it down.

Constructability Review

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