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Our Top Blog Posts of 2019
December 30, 2019As 2019 wraps up, it’s time to reflect on the past year and all of its successes and challenges. A popular exercise at this time of year is the ranking: taking a look at the top items from 2019. You’ll find lists of the top movies, songs, restaurants, and even Internet searches for the past […]
Construction Tech to Adopt in 2020
December 18, 2019Though the tech movement has impacted many other industries, it has not yet fully reached construction. The construction industry is notoriously slow to adopt technology, with many major firms still relying heavily on pen and paper. But take a look around any major construction trade show and you’ll notice some optimists. Construction tech (or “contech”, […]
4 Tips for Attracting and Retaining Gen Z Employees
December 11, 2019Today, Generation Z takes up about 32% of the world’s population. Though the starting birth year for Gen Z varies depending on who you ask, most demographers use a year in the mid- to late 1990s – meaning the oldest members of Gen Z are already into their 20s. One thing is for certain: this demographic is […]
Safety Culture: Why It’s Important, and How to Create One
November 12, 2019All businesses like to say they are safe. Fortunately, we live in a country where safety is the law. There are many policies and training requirements in place to protect the basic safety of employees in the workplace. However, following minimum standards and having a safety culture are two very different things. Having a safety […]
Tips for a Successful Christmas Tree Lot
November 7, 2019That magical time of year is almost upon us. Now that Halloween has come and gone, retailers are turning their attention to the next big (arguably the biggest) holiday: Christmas. Shops are being merchandised and decorated for the season. Malls are getting busier. And in the temporary fence business, we’re seeing requests for Christmas tree […]
10 Spooky Things Found on Construction Sites
October 30, 2019Editor’s Note: Given the popularity of our original 7 Spooky Things Found on Construction Sites post, we updated it to include three more eerie discoveries. There is no shortage of examples of strange things being found on construction sites. Especially during excavation, it is arguably inevitable that you will unearth some unexpected items. Sometimes, you may […]
How Building Design Affects Our Well-being
October 25, 2019Human beings spend the majority of their time indoors. European research indicates that the average person spends about 20 hours a day inside. Similarly, the average American spends nearly 90% of their time inside. Environmental factors play a key role in our health, and indoor environments are no different. Though the buildings surrounding us – […]
Our Favourite Halloween Attractions Across Canada
October 16, 2019Fall is one of our favourite times of year at Modu-Loc. We can all start to relax a little as the summer rush begins to taper off. The heat gives way to crisp autumn air and the leaves turn vibrant shades of red and yellow. And we get the opportunity to work on some truly […]
What the #BuildingWomen Event Taught Us About Women in Construction
October 4, 2019We were given an opportunity to reach out to influential women and create an impact within the construction community. Within an industry that has stood the test of time, the work never ends and the culture seems to have been set in stone. In partnership with Faber Connect and Procore Technologies, we’ve created an eye-opening […]
How Construction Impacts Well-being
October 1, 2019Have you ever had to live near an active construction site? The continuous drilling, hammering, sawing and incessant beeping from loud machines can really wake you up on the wrong side of the bed. Although vital to continued urbanization, construction can get pretty annoying for local residents. But did you know it could also negatively […]
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